Capital: Karpenissi

Overview:

Evritania, surrounded by fir and chestnut forests, is proud of its amazing landscapes and natural beauties. The simple life of the inhabitants in combination with the nature welcomes the visitors for relaxing and activities. Especially Karpenissi, located on the foothills of Mount Timfristos, at an altitude of 960m, is ideal for winter vacations.

Best Evritania Sights:

• Temple of Agii Apostoli

• The ruins of the Church of Agios Leonidas

• Monasteries

Places to visit:

• nearby villages Gorgianades, Kefalovrisso and Korischades

• a fir tree forest and apple, cherry, pear gardens in Mikro Horio

• Megalo Horio, on the slope of Kaliakouda, opposite Helidona

• Proussos, at  800m

• Kokalia, a historic location, east of Karpenissi

• mountain villages Fragista, Granitsa and Agrafa, west of Karpenissi

• Kalesmeno and Aroniada settlements by the river Megdonas

• Karpenissi Ski Centre on Mount Velouchi.

Special Events:

Don't miss Christmas in Karpenissi, Country Fairs, Forest and Folk Traditional Festivals (early July to mid-August) and the Trade Fair of Karpenissi (July 27^th, for 5 days) taking place in summer.