Neda is a river on the north side of the prefecture of Messene, at the border of the prefecture of Ilia. It originates from Mount Lycaeus, flows to the west and flows into the Ionian Sea, between the coasts of Kyparissia and Zacharo. Its length is 32 kilometers.
It’s one of the few rivers in Greece with a female name. It’s named after the ancient nymph Neda.
According to Greek Mythology when Rhea gave birth to Zeus, she gave him to nymph Neda, who was a goddess of the waters, to protect him from the husband, Saturn. Neda nursed the infant along with nymphs Theisoa and Agno and she bathed and washed him at Lykeo river, who later got her name, Neda river!
There are some amazing waterfalls with small lakes with cold water, walking paths, shadow, tall trees… A beautiful scenery!
