Roya (river)

The Roya (French, ), Roia (Italian), or Ròia (Brigasc, Occitan) is a river of France and Italy, discharging into the Ligurian Sea. It is long, of which in France. Its drainage basin is about , of which in France.Bassin versant : Roya (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA

River course The river rises in French territory near the Col de Tende and flows through the Mercantour National Park. The river passes through the communes of Tende, Saorge, Breil-sur-Roya, La Brigue, before entering Italy in the commune of Olivetta San Michele. The remainder of its course remains within the province of Imperia and, after crossing Airole the river enters the sea at Ventimiglia.The Times (1985), Atlas of the World: Comprehensive Edition, Times Books, Plate 78 (C7).

Its main tributaries are the Lévensa, the Bévéra, the Bendola, the Réfréi and the Maglia.

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