Volinaios

Volinaios (Greek: Βολιναίος, also Δρεπανέικο Drepaneiko, Latin: Bolinaeus[1]) is a river in the northern part of Achaea, Greece. It empties into the Gulf of Corinth. The river is named after the ancient town of Boline. The river begins in the northern part of the Panachaiko mountains, it flows through the village Drepano where it has water all year round. The river flows into the Gulf of Corinth near Psathopyrgos.

Volinaios
Βολιναίος
Location
CountryGreece
RegionAchaea
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationPanachaiko
Mouth 
  location
Gulf of Corinth
  coordinates
38.3368°N 21.8676°E / 38.3368; 21.8676
Lengthapprox. 20 km (12 mi)

References

  1.  Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Achaia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. 1. London: John Murray. p. 13.
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