Vacha
Water type: River
Basin: Maritsa (Evros) -> Aegean Sea
Continent:
Europe
Climate:
Temperate
Country:
Bulgaria
Artificial lakes
Cypriniformes - Carps
Blenniiformes - Blennies
Cypriniformes - Carps
Blenniiformes - Blennies
Perciformes - Perches
Salmoniformes - Salmons and Trouts
Siluriformes - Catfishes
Mugiliformes - Mullets
Gobiiformes - Gobies
Syngnathiformes - Pipefishes and Seahorses
Cypriniformes - Carps
Blenniiformes - Blennies
Perciformes - Perches
Salmoniformes - Salmons and Trouts
Siluriformes - Catfishes
Mugiliformes - Mullets
Gobiiformes - Gobies
Syngnathiformes - Pipefishes and Seahorses
The Vacha is a river in south Bulgaria, one of the main right tributaries of the Maritsa. It is 104 km long and is formed by the confluence of the rivers Buynovska, Trigradska and a small unnamed river.
The Vacha passes through Krichim Dam and Vacha Dam that secure drinking water for Plovdiv and its plains. It runs through the Rhodopes forming a deep valley where the two dams are located. An important town in the valley is Devin.
It is the second largest river that has its source in the Rhodopes after the Arda.
The Vacha does not flow close to any industrial enterprises, which is the reason for its clear water.
The origin of its valley is similar to that of the Chepelare River.