Greece · Central Macedonia
Edessa Waterfalls
The Edessa Waterfalls or Edessis Waterfalls are located in Edessa city in Macedonia, Greece. The falls are a natural phenomenon that arose after a strong earthquake that struck the surrounding area in the 14th century.
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Edessa Waterfalls drops over a series of steps. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Edessa, Greece. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Edessa Waterfalls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Edessa are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Winter rain and spring snowmelt: March to June is the season, and late summer can leave the smaller falls dry.
Getting there
- Base town Edessa, Greece
- Country Greece
- Region Central Macedonia, Southern Europe, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Edessa Waterfalls
Greece
Height—Width—
Most similar
Langfoss
Norway
Height612 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall and in Norway
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
We don't have a reliable crest width for Edessa Waterfalls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
40.80346, 22.0553
Quick answers
Where is Edessa Waterfalls?
Edessa Waterfalls is in Greece (Central Macedonia). The nearest base is Edessa, Greece. Its coordinates are 40.8035, 22.0553.
When is the best time to visit Edessa Waterfalls?
Peak flow is March to June. Winter rain and spring snowmelt: March to June is the season, and late summer can leave the smaller falls dry.
What can you do at Edessa Waterfalls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Edessa Waterfalls?
The usual base is Edessa, Greece. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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