Grasslands, shrubs and barren rocks dominate the higher elevations. The main rivers draining the Athamanika are the Arachthos in the west, and the Achelous in the east.
Barren regions, scrub vegetation, and rocky outcroppings characterize the higher elevations. The primary rivers draining the Athamanika are the Arachthos in the west and the Achelous in the east.