Greece’s Mountain Jewel
Karpenisi
Karpenisi is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania. Karpenisi is situated in the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas, in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains. Mount Tymfristos (2,315 m elevation) lies directly to the north of the town, and the foothills of mount Kaliakouda are in the south. Karpenisi has a ski resort and is a popular destination, especially during winter. It is called Switzerland of Greece for the resemblance with the mountainous country and its beauty, atypical for a Mediterranean place
Karpenisi is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania. Karpenisi is situated in the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas, in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains. Mount Tymfristos (2,315 m elevation) lies directly to the north of the town, and the foothills of mount Kaliakouda are in the south. Karpenisi has a ski resort and is a popular destination, especially during winter. It is called Switzerland of Greece for the resemblance with the mountainous country and its beauty, atypical for a Mediterranean place
The Beauty of Kremasta
Kremasta Lake
Karpenisi is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania. Karpenisi is situated in the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas, in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains. Mount Tymfristos (2,315 m elevation) lies directly to the north of the town, and the foothills of mount Kaliakouda are in the south. Karpenisi has a ski resort and is a popular destination, especially during winter. It is called Switzerland of Greece for the resemblance with the mountainous country and its beauty, atypical for a Mediterranean place
Karpenisi is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania. Karpenisi is situated in the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas, in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains. Mount Tymfristos (2,315 m elevation) lies directly to the north of the town, and the foothills of mount Kaliakouda are in the south. Karpenisi has a ski resort and is a popular destination, especially during winter. It is called Switzerland of Greece for the resemblance with the mountainous country and its beauty, atypical for a Mediterranean place
A Monastery Among the Pines and Cliffs
Proussos Monastery
Prouso Monastery is a monastery of the Prefecture of Evrytania. It is located 31 kilometers south of Karpenissi and 53 kilometers northwest of Agrinio, 2 kilometers from the homonymous village and is a spiritual and pilgrimage center of the whole area. It is built in a magnificent landscape, in a steep, rocky area between the mountains of Chelidona, Kaliakouda and the mountain range of Panetoliko, which is full of fir trees.
Prouso Monastery is a monastery of the Prefecture of Evrytania. It is located 31 kilometers south of Karpenissi and 53 kilometers northwest of Agrinio, 2 kilometers from the homonymous village and is a spiritual and pilgrimage center of the whole area. It is built in a magnificent landscape, in a steep, rocky area between the mountains of Chelidona, Kaliakouda and the mountain range of Panetoliko, which is full of fir trees.
The Secret Ravine of Evrytania
Small "Rainy" Ravine
The small "rainy" ravine, known to very few, gives a little taste of the sweet wildness of the Evritanian nature. It is very close to the most classic road route of Evritania from Karpenissi to Prouso and Monastery of Panagia Proousiotissa
The small "rainy" ravine, known to very few, gives a little taste of the sweet wildness of the Evritanian nature. It is very close to the most classic road route of Evritania from Karpenissi to Prouso and Monastery of Panagia Proousiotissa
