Evinos

Evinos River, taken by the Bania Bridge.

The Evinos (Greek Εύηνος, also Fidaris Φιδάρης, ancient Greek Evenus Εὔηνος or Lykormas ( Λυκόρμας ), Latin Evenus ) is - according to sources - 92-113 km long river in the region of Western Greece. It flows from northeast to southwest through the prefecture Etoloakarnania and flows east of Messolonghi and the local lagoons in the Gulf of Patras east of the village Evinochori and near the village of Kryoneri.

The Evinos springs from the mountains Korakas and Tsekouri near the village Artotina. On his way to the Gulf of Patras he takes on the larger tributaries Kotsalo, Portiari, Fidakia and Gidomandriti. During the Evinos many stone bridges found from the Ottoman period, including the bridge of Artotiva, which is the largest Einbogensteinbrücke in Western Greece. Other buildings of this type are the bridge of Dorvitsa, the bridge of Poriari, the bridge of Klepa and the bridge of Meligova.

From the beginning of the 21st century waters of the Evinos be diverted through a tunnel system into the river Mornos. This is done for the purpose of water supply of Greater Athens.

The course of the river Evinos suitable for water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and rafting.

• River in Europe
• River in Greece
• Water system Ionian Sea