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INFORMATION about EVRYTANIA |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| Evrytania is a mountainous prefecture that offers to every visitor an amalgam of verdant mountains, secluded villages and pine tree forests composing an unparalleled icon of sheer natural beauty. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The prefecture of Evrytania, at the district of Sterea, borders with the prefecture of Karditsa on the north, the prefecture of Fthiotida on the east and the prefecture of Etoloakarnania on the south and on the west. |
| | | POPULATION: |
| 24300 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Karpenissi |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The prefecture of Evrytania pulses with verdant forests and imposing mountains, which are full of pine trees, beeches, firs and poplar trees. |
| SEASONS: |
| The prefecture of Evrytania is an ideal resort for your vacations, especially during the winter months that are considered to be the high tourist season of the prefecture. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The traditional villages, the church of Agia Triada and the statue of Marcos Botsaris at Karpenissi.
The bridge, the churches and the region Sotiras at Anatoliki Fragista.
The old churches and the ruins of the ancient settlement at Domnista.
The historical sight Kokkalia at Krikello.
The monastery of Panagia Proussiotissa, the two towers, the church of Agii Pantes and the first school of Kosmas Etolos at Proussos.
The monastery and the bridge of Tatarna at Tripotamo.
The church of Sotiras, the monasteries, the archaeological ruins and the remains of a castle at Fourna.
MUSEUMS:
The cultural museum and the library at Agia Triada.
The cultural museum at Granitsa.
The museum at Domnista.
The cultural museum at Megalo Horio.
The library at Proussos.
The Serafimios library at Fourna.
NATURE:
The cave Mavri Spilia at Proussos. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
If you like mountain hiking, at the mountain Velouhi, at the region Diavolotopos, you will find the shelter Taksi Flegas, while at the mountain Kaliakouda, at the region Lakkomata, you will find the shelter EOS Karpenissiou.
If you are a fan of skiing, at the mountain Velouhi, at the region Diavolotopos there is a ski center. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the prefecture of Evrytania you will find several taverns, restaurants, cafeterias, coffeehouses and bars for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The bazaar and the forest festival during July and August at Karpenissi.
The bazaar on August at Anatoliki Fragista.
The several saint festivals at every village of the prefecture. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Karpenissi
The town of Karpenissi, the capital of the prefecture of Evrytania, built on the southern slopes of the mountain Velouhi, is one of the most beautiful towns of continental Greece, as it pulses with firs, pine trees and chestnut trees.
Proussos
Proussos is the most renowned tourist resort of the prefecture of Evrytania, built between imposing mountains.
Agia Triada
Agia Triada is a picturesque village with stone built houses, situated in the heart of a forest that throbs with firs and chestnut trees.
Fourna
Fourna, an amazing settlement that has been declared scheduled, is the most historical, scenic and traditional village of the prefecture of Evrytania and it is considered to be an ideal tourist resort.
Anatoliki Fragista
Anatoliki Fragista is one of the most beautiful villages of the prefecture of Evrytania and it throbs with running waters, lush verdure and a magnificent climate.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY BUS:
From Athens to the town of Karpenissi, there are bus itineraries all through the year and the distance is 293 km. Karpenissi is also connected with Lamia.
Information:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 8315991
Bus station of Karpenissi: +30 (22370) 80013
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Karpenissi: +30 (22370) 22233
Municipality of Karpenissi: +30 (22370) 21012
Tourist agency of Karpenissi: +30 (22370) 21016
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 8315991
Bus station of Karpenissi: +30 (22370) 80013 |
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