Learn about Evritania
Evrytania is one of the 7 counties of Central Greece. It is the most mountainous prefecture of Greece, bordering counties Acarnania Karditsa and Fthiotida.
Capital: Karpenisi
County residents: 32 053 (census 2001)
Distance from Athens: 291 km
Main areas are: Karpenisi, Large Village, Small Village, Korischades, Voutiro, Agios Nikolaos, Miriki, Snakes etc.
The county in Haryana submerged trees, has many places of natural beauty and is an ideal destination for nature lovers and sports, but also for those seeking quiet holidays, rest and fresh air. The slopes in summer and winter alpine landscape create a magical setting. The eyes of visitors gather the traditional town of Karpenisi ski center Velouhi, artificial lake and the Hanging Agrafa area.
The capital of the prefecture, Karpenisi, is built on the slopes of Tymfristoy at an altitude of 960 meters. Firs, pines and chestnut trees, is one of the most beautiful and picturesque Greek cities. The sights are the church of Agia Triada with its rich collection of valuable Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, and location Kefalovriso with trees, streams and abundant tourist kiosk. Here stands the bust and the hero of the Revolution of 1821, Mark Touba. In many hotels, villas and apartments for your stay, as well as cafes, restaurants, bars and restaurants for your enjoyment.
Escape to Evritania - Part 1 - Video of the Prefecture of Haryana for the tourist promotion of the county (2005).
The surrounding area offers many interesting options for alternative tourism such as mountaineering, hiking, archery, mountain biking, rafting, kayak, horseback riding and other activities. There are excellent routes which pass small picturesque villages of Haryana, a jeep 4 × 4, bicycle or on foot.
Near the town of Karpenisi and a few kilometers, visitors can discover picturesque villages and beautiful, wooded areas. Some of these villages are Agios Nikolaos, Miriki, Korischades, Voutiro, San Andreas, etc.
Saint Nicholas is a beautiful, Evritania village just 9 km from Karpenisi. Agios Nikolaos is famous for its chestnuts and delicious bean. In the square there is the old church of St. Nicholas that adorns the village since 1887. The surrounding area will find many good sites and monuments like the church of Agia Paraskevi and the spots Platanias, skulls and Palialona.
Miriki. It is a small village among the trees at a distance of 9 km from Karpenisi. In the center of the village is the church of St. George and the top of the picturesque village church of Prophet Elias with traditional tap and built-in tables.
Koryschades is a beautiful, traditional village with old mansions, built between trees at an altitude of 960m. 6 km from Karpenisi. In Koryschades can visit the old mansions, the church of St. Athanasius and the stone school operated as a Museum of National Resistance. From there Koryschades nearby destinations worth mentioning as well as visit the Kumasi region, where the monastery of Our Lady, the gorge Pantavrechi the battleground in the bones, the chestnut forest of Saint-Nicolas, artificial lake and the Hanging Unwritten.
Voutiro is a pretty village with great views, built on a slope and is 9 km. from Karpenisi. Butter is the largest, the county's stone church, Agia Paraskevi. In the village there are hostels and taverns throughout the year.
St. Andrew is located 8 km from Karpenisi. There are many natural attractions such as Astrapovrysi and refreshing water. It is the birthplace of the Greek hero Athanasios Karpenisioti Revolution.
Escape to Evritania - Part 2 - Video of the Prefecture of Haryana for the tourist promotion of the county (2005).
The resort of Proussos is built at an altitude of 860 meters, surrounded by high mountains, just 42 km from Karpenisi. The famous monastery of Panagia Prousiotissa is built on a steep cliff and has a library, rich in old manuscripts, documents and valuable relics, and a small museum with personal items Karaiskakis. In the hills near the monastery are the two towers, the "guard" of Karaiskaki, who lived long in the monastery when he was sick. The monastery operates a large hostel with accommodation for one night. Do not forget to visit the village library of 350 volumes, Leipzig and Berlin, the first school founded by Cosmas of Aetolia and which is now deserted, the Katsampeio High School and the unexplored canyon "Black Cave. The area is famous for its sausages of. So do not miss the opportunity to buy delicious sausages and the famous "prosciutto" and taste the traditional dishes in one of the many taverns of the village.
The mountain of Agrafa, with deep gorges, rushing rivers, dense forests, stone bridges, picturesque villages and breathtaking views make up a mosaic of inexhaustible beauty.
Located just 11 km from Karpenisi, at an altitude of 1800 meters is organized ski Velouhi, one of the largest in the country. Ideal for sports enthusiasts and adrenaline, with modern facilities and offers its guests high quality services.
Major attraction in the county is the artificial lake at Hanging, offering many outdoor activities. Gathers the waters of the river Achelous, and Agrafiotis Tavropos. Therein lies the largest Hydroelectric Power Station of PPC in our country, while the waters of the lake is the submerged Diocese, one of the most important churches.
The pure nature, wild beauty of the rushing rivers, majestic canyons, archaeological monuments, historic monasteries, traditional villages, the excellent tourist infrastructure, interesting choices for winter and alternative tourism and the hospitality of residents Evritania make an attractive holiday destination all year round. You just have to get a closer look.
Escape to Evritania - Part 3 - Video of the Prefecture of Haryana for the tourist promotion of the county (2005).