Half day boat tour at the estuary of the Pineios River

On the northern side of the Municipality of Agia near the settlements of Omolio and Palaiopyrgos is the Pineios River Delta, which is a wetland and a wildlife reserve.

It is a wetland that plays an important role in the preservation of biological diversity and the maintenance of ecological balance and has all the physical-biological characteristics to be included in the areas covered by the protection regime of international conventions. It has been designated as a Landscape of Special Natural Beauty (SNA).

Internationally, it belongs to the Important Bird Areas (IMBA) since 226 species of birds belonging to more than 50 genera have been observed in the area. But also the fish fauna of the fresh waters of the river and the sea area are rich in populations and species.

We offer you an unforgettable experience of a half-day guided tour by boat, with a capacity of 5 people and a captain, at the estuary of the Pineios River.

We start from Kouloura, at 9.00 am, which is a small settlement next to Messagala at a distance of 1.5 km from the sea.

Kouloura Beach is sandy and award-winning, next to it the Pineios Delta stands out.

After 40 minutes of water touring, in the areas of Kouloura and Alexandrini a place of rare beauty, a place with fishermen who divide their route between the river and the sea, incredible vegetation and colors emerge and we can stop at the fishermen's boats and capture the moments.

We continue our tour by reaching the nearby beaches, where we can enjoy the sea and swim.

Our walk will proceed with bird watching since 226 species of birds belonging to more than 50 genera were observed in the area. Characteristically, the absence of a port has turned the estuary into a natural sheltered bay for the boats and small boats of the local fishermen.

Finally, we will be driven to Kouloura, to a floating terrace, where a rich meal awaits us with grilled fresh fish, salad, and plenty of tsipouro (juice for our little friends).

Important information:

• children up to 6 years old accompanied by a guardian & from 6 years to 18 years old, with a responsible statement from the guardian.
• required from the participants in the activity, a declaration of swimming skills, as concerned as the river, while insurance coverage is provided for sea swimming.
• we have rapid water rescue CPR & First Aid certification.
• the waters of the river are always calm.
• the estuary tour is recommended for everyone.
• We cover transportation up to 60 km from the meeting point of the activity at a cost of €20/person.

Equip yourself with a good mood, and set off for a unique boat cruise experience on the Pineios River, the mythical home of the Nymphs on the Thessalian plain. Get in the boat and let the water take you on a special journey from the river to the sea!