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The '''Evrotas''' (Greek: Ευρώτας) is a river in the [[Peloponnese]] in southern [[Greece]]. The river originates in the [[Taygetos]] mountains and flows for 82 km. It flows through the city of [[Sparta]] and empties into the [[Laconic Gulf]]. Historically, it was used as a transportation method by the Ancient Spartans as an alternative to their port located at [[Gytheio]]. | The '''Evrotas''' (Greek: Ευρώτας) is a river in the [[Peloponnese]] in southern [[Greece]]. The river originates in the [[Taygetos]] mountains and flows for 82 km. It flows through the city of [[Sparta]] and empties into the [[Laconic Gulf]]. Historically, it was used as a transportation method by the Ancient Spartans as an alternative to their port located at [[Gytheio]]. | ||
| − | The Evrotas was swaped by major floods | + | The Evrotas was swaped by major floods and ruined properties in [[1999]]. On [[November 24]], [[2005]], a low-pressure system caused floods along the river and threatened buildings and properties. Automobiles were stranded as streets were flooded and crops, including the famous orange and olive groves, were damaged. Most of those were in the town of [[Elos]]. The flood also affected villages along the valley and [[Gytheio]]. The flood ruined 17,000 ha of land. |
[[Category:Laconia prefecture]] | [[Category:Laconia prefecture]] | ||
[[Category:Rivers of Greece]] | [[Category:Rivers of Greece]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:18, March 16, 2006
The Evrotas (Greek: Ευρώτας) is a river in the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The river originates in the Taygetos mountains and flows for 82 km. It flows through the city of Sparta and empties into the Laconic Gulf. Historically, it was used as a transportation method by the Ancient Spartans as an alternative to their port located at Gytheio.
The Evrotas was swaped by major floods and ruined properties in 1999. On November 24, 2005, a low-pressure system caused floods along the river and threatened buildings and properties. Automobiles were stranded as streets were flooded and crops, including the famous orange and olive groves, were damaged. Most of those were in the town of Elos. The flood also affected villages along the valley and Gytheio. The flood ruined 17,000 ha of land.