The Gold Book of Xanthi | Page 85

NESTOS RIVER The Nestos river in antiquity was worshiped aw a deity. A look from above to its meanders and the dazzling beauty of the natural landscape lying around it is enough to comprehend the reasons why people in antiquity worshiped Nes- tos as a god. Nestos is among the 5 largest rivers in Greece. Its runs a total of 243 km, 130 of which are on Greek territory. It flows from the Rila mountains of Bulgaria and flows into Thracian Sea. The Nestos Delta, an area of 550.000 acres, is a wetland with immense international significance. Nestos offers a variety of activities, such as ecotourism routes on hiking trails, horseback riding, 4x4 jeep, or excur- sions on the river with canoe and kayaking. 85