Plataneiko Πλατανέικο |
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Origin | Achaia prefecture |
Length | approximately 15 km |
Mouth elevation | Gulf of Patras |
Basin area | Ionian Sea |
Plataneiko (Greek: Πλατανέικο) is a river in the northern part of the Achaia prefecture. The river flows entirely in municipalities of Rio and empties into the Gulf of Patras.
The river begins near Kastritsi. At the course of the river passes near the town of Platani where it receives the river's name, it empties into the Gulf of Corinth. The area receives water every year and during the winter, it faces floods and causes damages.