Best Karpenisi Things to Do, Day Trips & Attractions - YouInGreece

A picture of the Monastery of Prousou that is built at the cliffs of the mountain.

photo: G Da / CC BY-SA 3.0

must visit

distant ≈ 30.7km

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Prousou Monastery

Giving the impression that it hangs from the rock, this monastery hosts hagiography of Virgin Mary painted by Evangelist Luke himself.

A waterfall in the «Panta Vrechei» Gorge of Evritania - rock, water, and trees.

photo: John Karakatsanis from Athens, GR / CC BY-SA 2.0

distant ≈ 25.2km

needs caution

#2

«Panta Vrechei» Gorge

In Greece for adventure? This river has cinematic sceneries and a pristine nature. Here you can go canyoning, via ferrata, and rafting.

A picture of the Kremasta Lake with its small islands as well as the surrounding mountains.

photo: Agnee / CC BY 2.0

distant ≈ 36.7km

#3

Lake Kremasta

The Kremasta Lake is an artificial one - born by the construction of a hydroelectric dam. It's beauty is still magnificent.

Fish farm ponds and mountains covered with lush green forests in the background.

photo: Fresko - Fish farm

#4

Fish Farm «Frésko»

Gavros Karpenisi

A modern fish farm in the mountains. Enjoy a fresh trout - directly from the pond onto the grill, and then your plate. And allow nature to work on you.

A horse grazing in front of Saloon cafeteria which is themed after Wild West saloons.

photo: Saloon Park

#5

«Saloon Park» Coffee & Children Activities

Saloon Park has a nice cafeteria and offers exciting activities like horseback riding, wall climbing, archery, and a small zipline. Ideal for kids.

The high trees and the dense vegetation of Kefalovriso Park as well as the building of a small taverna.

photo: eyrytixn

#6

Kefalovriso Park Restaurant & Monument

A beautiful recreation area close to Karpenisi with a taverna, but also a place where an important battle took place.

A photo of the Velouchi Ski Center including the slopes, the infrastructure, and the parking place.

photo: Anastkyriakos / CC BY-SA 4.0

#7

Velouchi Ski Center / Resort

Among the oldest Ski Resorts in Greece, it is well-known for its snow quality and endurance that usually extends the skiing season. Check before you visit.

Karpenisi Why visit?

It's called "Little Switzerland of Greece" because of its alpine landscape.
A lifestyle choice and hidden-gem town with many adventure sports nearby.
A town taking pride in its clean air.

The old elementary school of Korischades that serves today as the Museum of National Resistance.

photo: D.Raizis / CC BY-SA 4.0

Korischades

Evrytania

Just 10 minutes from Karpenisi, in this traditional village you can get an impression of how the area's mountainous settlements look like.

Picturesque old settlement of Old Mikro Chorio among the dense vegetation of the mountainous Eyritania area.

photo: Mikro Chorio Brotherhood

Mikro Chorio

Evrytania

Picturesque traditional settlements at the foothills of Chelidona mountain in an idyllic landscape with many trekking routes in dense vegetation.

A picture showing some houses and the mountain as a background at the village of Megalo Chorio.

photo: Georgios Pazios

Megalo Chorio

Evrytania

In the heart of the Eyritania, this traditional settlement has an amazing cuisine, clean mountain air, and an otherworldly beauty when it snows.

An overview of the village of Rentina of Agrafa among the surrounding mountains and hills.

photo: Σαλαμούρας Σπύρος / CC BY-SA 3.0

distant ≈ 32km

Rentina Agrafon

Sofades

Well-known for the traditional architecture, the rich history, and its significant role during the national liberation struggle of Greece.

An aerial photo of the Church of St. Demetriοs located on the top of the homonymous hill of Karpenisi.

photo: Municipality of Karpenisi

#1

Church of St. Demetriοs

Situated on a spot that offers a great view of the area. For an even better panoramic view, visit the gazebo which is about 700m further up the hill.

A picture of the Manolis Bridge in Agrafiotis River that is visible as a whole, only during the summer season.

photo: Georgios Pazios

distant ≈ 29.9km

#2

Manolis Bridge in Agrafiotis River

Ruins of an arched stone-bridge that, since the construction of a nearby dam, could be submerged depending on seasonal rains and water levels.

The central square and town hall of Karpenisi and other buildings in the background.

photo: Roman Klementschitz, Wien / CC BY-SA 3.0

#3

Central Square of Karpenisi

Famous for its shade of plane trees, Karpenisi Central Square is great for coffee and pastry in any nearby coffeeshop. A beautiful place.

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