Discover the magical Karpenissi!

The Switzerland of Greece? Yes, and abundant more. In the alpha of the 1990s, Unesco appointed Evrytania as one of the bristles purest ecosystems on the planet, and we intend to accumulate it that way. Afterwards all, Evrytania is the accomplished prefecture in the country in agreement of altitude, and lies on the southern end of the Pindos Mountains. Added than bisected is covered by abutting forests, in accession to a array of accustomed phenomena and arresting villages. Set abysmal in the affection of the Greek mainland, Evrytania offers eco-tourism, alleviation and analysis during all four seasons.

The prefecture’s capital, Karpenisi, was congenital at an ambit of 1000 meters on the slopes of Mount Velouchi (pronounced about with a ‘ch’ as in Loch) and is an complete contentment as far as Greek towns go. Bean bridges and Byzantine monuments alloy with hiking trails, churches and acceptable bedfellow houses, all amidst by chestnut and ache trees.

In winter, skiing in Velouchi – some 1800 meters aloft sea akin – is actual popular, complete with abounding ski lifts, ski advance and a ski school. Snowboarding is additionally a favourite action on the summits of Velouchi.

There are abounding arresting villages about Karpenissi. One of these is Agios Nikolaos, aloof 9 km abroad and accepted for its old abbey of Agios Nikolaos (1887) as able-bodied as its adorable beans and chestnuts. Aloof as far from Karpenissi is Myriki, addition baby apple with a noteworthy abbey in the centre, that of Agios Giorgos. Appointment the acceptable bubbler and abbey of Profitis Elias at the top end of the village.

Koryschades has additionally been appointed as a actual breadth and adequate one, arena a role in the actualization of the aboriginal government. Head to the academy of the apple which is now a museum, and aberrate about the old mansions with acceptable architecture, as able-bodied as the abbey of Agios Athanasios. The apple of Proussos accepted for its abbey and acclaimed figure is addition capital attraction.

A abbreviate way from Koryschades is Koumasia breadth the Moastery of Panagia or abstinent is located, as able-bodied as the Pantavrechi gorge, the chestnut backwoods of Ai Nikolas, Kremasta lake, and Kokkalia breadth age-old battles amid the Aetolians. You can backpack to Pantavrechi from Tornos, a nature-filled apple with a folk building and talents in affection wine production.

Visit Voutyro to adore its bean abbey of Agia Paraskevi and bean houses, as able-bodied as to get pleasure a acceptable meal at its tavernas. In the apple of Agios Andreas there are abounding accustomed sites such as the amnion of Astrapovrisi and Neraki.

Further abroad from Karpenisi at a ambit of 22 km and an ambit of 1030 meters lies Kremasta basin in the breadth of Sella, which is dotted with arresting bean houses. Aloof afterwards Sella is Fidakia at 880 meters, dubbed as one of the best arresting villages in the prefecture, complete with asphalt streets and stone-built houses as well. The clay alley from Fidakia to the apple of Agia Vlacherna offers attractive landscapes, and a appointment to the breadth of Paliogonia-Helidona amid 1550 meters and 1980 meters is awful recommended. Near Fidakia, traces of charcoal and a breastwork in Kastri (possibly Age-old Oihalia) can all be enjoyed in the area.

On the lower end of Basin Kremaston (or Kremasta) lies Episkopi with abounding Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches, additional all the amphibian attributes and adorableness of the lake. Episkopi can be accomplished through an adventuresome detour through Agalianos and Psilovrachos in neighbouring Aitolo-Akarnania, again over the arch and aback to Evrytania.

Beyond history, attitude and culture, Evritania is a paradise for eco-friendly alfresco activities, such as hiking, abundance climbing, canoeing and horseback benumbed amid added activities. Mount Timfristos (aka Velouchi) is one of the accomplished mountains of the region, appearance are Mount Panaeoliko and Kaliakouda. The rivers that breathe alive and adorn the flora accommodate the Aheloos, Megdovas, Agrafiotis, Karpenissiotis, Trikeriotis and others.

Way up in the arctic allotment of Evrytania lies the alive apple of Agrafa, amidst by gorges, mountains, and sycamores that are hundreds of years old. The Panagia post-Byzantine abbey and bean arch of Agrafa can additionally be admired. In the aforementioned arena lies the apple of Saika with an old church, alms as able-bodied abundance aggressive locations such as Tripa tou Agrafioti gorge, Hondeika gorge and Veli. Near actuality is Marathos with abundance aggressive routs that booty you to Ai Lia, and a windmill in the Veli area.

Also almost abutting is Epiniana with its celebrated churches, additionally alms a two-hour hiking avenue to the gorge of Asprorema. Addition proposed hiking avenue of accustomed adorableness in the aforementioned breadth is from Anifora to Fteri, starting from the bean arch of Geortia. Not far off is Monastiraki which appearance an underground cavern at Syhniko, the abundance of Mosholi and abounding springs. Avid abundance climbers can booty the 12 kilometres aisle from Monastiraki to Fteri.

In the southern allotment of Evrytania, villages such as Mikro Horio and Megalo Horio (literally: Little Apple and Big Village) should additionally be visited. Megalo Horio is home to a abundant ballad building that takes you aback in time. Mikro Horio is additionally actual absorbing and was active in allotment by a landslide.

Finally, for a absurd appearance of the basin from a altered appearance point, appropriate in the centre of Evrytania, a abundant across-the-board appearance of the basin can be apparent additionally from Paparoussi, at an ambit of 660 meters. Note the two old bridges in the breadth and sample the ‘Mouro’, a black-mulberry liqueur. Needless to say, hiking and exploring the attractions of this arena represents an acclaimed eco experience.

In all, about any apple or boondocks hidden in the nooks and crannies of this aerial area is a contentment to ascertain and offers aggregate from awe-inspiring aliment to alarming hiking and abundance aggressive opportunities. As we like to say actuality at in-karpenisi.gr, it’s a apple of ‘endless possibilities’.

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