Glafkos (river)

Glafkos
Glafkos east of the Patras Bypass (A8)
Native name Γλαύκος
Country Greece
Physical characteristics
Main source Southern Panachaiko
River mouth Gulf of Patras, Ionian Sea
38°12′55″N 21°42′58″E / 38.21528°N 21.71611°E / 38.21528; 21.71611Coordinates: 38°12′55″N 21°42′58″E / 38.21528°N 21.71611°E / 38.21528; 21.71611
Length 26.3 km

The Glafkos (Greek: Γλαύκος, Latin: Glaucus[1]) is a river in Greece. It flows into the Gulf of Patras (Ionian Sea) in Patras south of the city centre. It is 26.3 km (16.3 mi) long.[2] A hydroelectric power plant was built on this river in 1927. Currently, it is open to the public as a museum.

Its source is in the southern part of the mountain Panachaiko, near the village Vetaiika. It flows along the villages Moira and Neo Souli, and through the southern part of the city of Patras.

The mouth of Glafkos River west of the present day Port of Patras

References

  1. ↑  Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Achaia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. 1. London: John Murray. p. 13.
  2. ↑ Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment, Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, p. 42
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