Karpenisi is the capital of the prefecture and as it is built in the hillsides of Tymfristos it is full of pine, oak and chestnut trees. It played an important role in the Greek Revolution of 1821 and Eugenios Giannoulis Etolos established there the first school.
Karpenisi is a famous destination for thousands of visitors that come here during...
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“Mprousos”, as it is also known, is located at an altitude of 900 meters and 50 kilometers away of Agrinio and 33 kilometers away of Karpenisi. During the past few years, the village has been utilized in matters of tourism as it is not only picturesque but has also lots of sights such as the monastery of Prousos at a short distance. Several...
Koryschades is one of the most beautiful settlements of Evrytania that consists of stone, well-preserved houses, paved alleys and an unharmed identity that was kept during the years. The name of the village derives from the ancient Greek word “korys” (=helmet) and it is believed that in the location “Kaminia” weapons were manufactured in the...
The picturesque identity of the village consists of stone-built manors with tile roofs between tall pine trees, flowing waters, bridges and a view of the mountains. In the foothills of Chelidona you will meet Palio and Neo Chorio. A large part of Palio Chorio was destroyed in 1963 by a landslide and as a result its residents were forced to find...
Near Mikro Chorio and between the hillsides of Kaliakouda, you will find Megalo Chorio. This village is famous for its stone houses, the narrow alleys, the smoking chimneys and the discreet touristic development that has not altered its picturesque characteur. Just outside the village there is a road that leads up to the mountain and in the...
Although they are one the most beautiful villages of the area and only 25 kilometers away from Karpenisi, Fidakia have not attracted the attention they are worth of. Built at an altitude of 950 meters up in the mountain of Chelidona, they have a view of the lake of Kremasta and are one of the three traditional settlements of Evrytania together...
The traditional settlement of Domianoi with its stone houses and paved alleys is located at an altitude of 600 meters on the foothills of mountain Misiaka (it belongs to the mountain range of Velouchi) on the northwest of Karpenisi. It is worth visiting the monastery of Kimiseos tis Theotokou (the Assumption of Virgin Mary) where you will have...
It is said that the village was named after the first resident of the area that offered fresh, hot bread to the tired and harassed passersby. Fourna, which has kept the glory of the past in its houses and alleys, is tightly connected with the priest Dionysios that created the wall paintings of the church of the Transfiguration of Christ in the...
“I want to climb up on Agrafa” goes the folk song and actually the village has passed down in tradition as an inaccessible place. The region was shelter of the rebels and wild goats.
91 kilometers away from Karpenisi they are surrounded by the unharmed nature of Evrytania. Among the different sights, the church of Stana and the canyon of Trypa...
A historical village located on the road to Agrinio and 35 kilometers away from Karpenisi. The one-arched bridge and the ruins of an ancient settlement in Agios Georgios are the two most important sights. The village’s name derives from the Latin word “vinum” (=wine) because the area is full of good and qualitative vineyards. Viviani used to...
Birthplace of the author Zacharias Papantoniou that spent his childhood in this village. The peaks of Agrafa, the rivers, the ravines and the authenticity of the people of Evrytania were significant elements of Papantoniou’s work, which is a cultural heritage of a lost era. Stefanos Granitsas, politician and journalist, was also born here.
Domnista is the first village you will meet in Evrytania on the road from Nafpaktos through Arachova. With the wild flower’s scent in the air, the leaves of the trees giving a golden color to winter and the snow covered balconies, Domnista is a holiday resort graced by the scenery of the mountains. The area is full of ancient findings as the...
Leaving behind the slopes of Tymfristos, 30 kilometers away from Karpenisi and at an altitude of 1120 meters you will meet the square of Krikelo among the impressive pine trees. On the enterance of the village you will drink cold water from the “7 springs” and you will visit the central square where the church of Agios Nikolaos is located. On...
Chochlia is a village of vital historic importance, 42 kilometers away from Karpenisi. The ancient settlement of “Gla” was found there together with lots of ancient objects buried with their owners, tombs as well as a copper statue of god Dionysus depicting him covered in ivy. On the southwest part of the settlement you will find the chapel of...