Which countries does the river AOOS flow through?

1. Aoos River originates from Mavrovouni mountain (part of the Northern Pindos mountain chain in Greece). It flows in NW direction through Albania and discharges into the Adriatic Sea. The total length of the river is about 260 km, with the first 80 km in Greece.

Where is Vjosa river located?

Albania
Located in the transboundary area of Albania and Greece, the Vjosa/Aoos River is one of Europe’s last wild rivers. Its entire course of over 270 kilometers is untamed and free-flowing, characterized by beautiful canyons, braided river sections, oxbows, meandering stretches, and islands covered with vegetation.

Why is Vjosa river important?

The Vjosa River has a special and crucial place in the daily lives of the people that live along its banks. Its terraces provide the villages with fertile land for agricultural activities such as crop production and livestock farming.

What are the major rivers in Albania?

The most important rivers in the country are the Drin River in the north and the Seman and Shkumbin Rivers in the south. Deep gorges created by rivers in the Albanian mountains provide water for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation of vast lands.

Where does Vjosa river start?

Adriatic SeaVjosë / Mouth

Who is the biggest river in Albania?

the Drin
At 335 kilometres (208 miles) long, the Drin is the longest river of Albania of which 285 kilometres (177 miles) passes across Albania and the remainder through Kosovo and North Macedonia.

How many rivers Albania have?

Albania has more than 152 rivers and streams, forming 8 large rivers flowing from southeast to northwest, mainly discharging towards the Adriatic coast. The rivers of Albania have a total annual flow rate of 1,308 m3/s (46,200 cu ft/s), or 41.25 km3 (9.90 cu mi) per year.

How long is Vjosa river?

169 miVjosë / Length
Vjosa River is one of the main rivers in Albania with a total length of 272 kilometers of which the first 80 kilometers are in Greece, and the remaining 192 kilometers are in Albania.

Where do you fly into for Albanian Riviera?

To get to the Albanian Riviera, you can fly to two airports:

  • Tirana International Airport.
  • Corfu Airport. Tirana International Airport is the only airport in Albania. It is located near the capital city Tirana, in the center of the country. Therefore, it is not that close to the Albanian Riviera, which is in the south.