The lake of Kremasta was formed in 1965 near the connection of the rivers Acheloos, Agrafiotis and Megdovas. Lots of villages of Evrytania and Etoloakarnania were drowned in its waters. It is the largest dam of Europe with a capacity of 4.700.000 cubic meters of water. This means that it is eleven times bigger than the lake of Marathonas.

Leaving behind the slopes of Tymfristos, 30 kilometers away from Karpenisi and at an altitude of 1120 meters you will meet the square of Krikelo among the impressive pine trees. On the enterance of the village you will drink cold water from the “7 springs” and you will visit the central square where the church of Agios Nikolaos is located. On...

Velouchi Ski Resort is located in Mount. Tymfristos only 10 kilometers away from the city of Karpenisi which is the capital of Evritania county. The resort has modern facilities offering maximum delight for skiing. The visitors have at their disposal 7 lifts and 12 slopes with a maximum vertical drop of 237 meters. Velouchi Ski Resort offers...

“Mprousos”, as it is also known, is located at an altitude of 900 meters and 50 kilometers away of Agrinio and 33 kilometers away of Karpenisi. During the past few years, the village has been utilized in matters of tourism as it is not only picturesque but has also lots of sights such as the monastery of Prousos at a short distance. Several...

In Tavropos river with a difficulty level of 2. The rafting begins from old Viviani and ends up in the bridge of Megdovas.
In Trikeriotis river with a difficulty level of 3 for experienced athletes. The rafting begins from the lake of Dipotamos and ends in the village of Sarkini near the lake of Kremasta.
Krikelopotamos with his aggressive...

Galaxidi is a traditional seaside town that has been declared a historic preservation district since 1978. Its turbulent history, the legends, the great naval tradition, mansions and churches that have survived until today recall nostalgically the Greece of another era. According to tradition it owes its name to the mermaid Galaxa, which...

The city of thounsands of beautiful natural pictures, of tireless cyclists, of five prime ministers and writers.
The city is surrounded by the langoon of the thousand colors and the uncountable birds. Early in the morning, the cool touches of the east paint the calm lake’s water with every shade of blue purple, as Varasova is mirrored in its...

Already known since the ancient times and with a continuous important role in the events Nafpaktos is a lively town near the borders of the prefecture.
It is built by the sea and extends from its beautiful Venetian castle on the hill until the old stone harbor and around it.
Near the harbor there is the picturesque square with the tall plane...

“I want to climb up on Agrafa” goes the folk song and actually the village has passed down in tradition as an inaccessible place. The region was shelter of the rebels and wild goats.
91 kilometers away from Karpenisi they are surrounded by the unharmed nature of Evrytania. Among the different sights, the church of Stana and the canyon of Trypa...

A river that covers 220km starting from Pindos to flow into the Ionian Sea, while it crosses the prefectures of Trikala, Karditsa, Arta , Evrytania and Etoloakarnania. Acheloos, also known as Aspropotamos, along with its tributaries (the most important are Agrafiotis, Tavropos and Trikeriotis) constitute an important part of the ecosystem,...

Near Mikro Chorio and between the hillsides of Kaliakouda, you will find Megalo Chorio. This village is famous for its stone houses, the narrow alleys, the smoking chimneys and the discreet touristic development that has not altered its picturesque characteur. Just outside the village there is a road that leads up to the mountain and in the...

This is an impressive natural formation, accessed by a fairly poor road. But the wild beauty of the landscape more than compensates the nature loving visitors, who are many during the summer months. Krikelliotis, the small river springing from north of the village Krikello, flows here in the narrow valley with the precipitous slopes and cliffs.

It is located near the bridge of Kastania outside the village of Prousos. It is a relatively short and easy gorge. On the route you will see three small waterfalls where you can swim, a picturesque wooden bridge and after that a 10-meter high waterfall that forms a natural pool.

It is considered to be one of the possible locations of ancient Ichalia, capital of Evrytania that after a while was renamed to Chochlia. Lots of house and war utensils were found in the area of Gla, among which a statue of god Dionysus (covered in ivy, 2^nd century, height of 0,48 meters) that is kept in the Archaeological Museum of Athens. On...

Access

By car: the prefecture is easily accessible by car or buses through the already existing road network. During winter you should always have snow chains.
From Athens: Athens-Lamia Highway
From Lamia: the route is: Lamia, Lianokladi, Kastri, Makri, Makrakomi, Vitoli, Neochoraki, Agios Georgios, Tymfristos, Siranga of Tymfristos,...

Mount Tymfristos or Velouchi, located between Evrytania and Phthiotis prefectures, belongs to the Pindus mountain range and is connected to Agrafa. From its peak you can see the mountains of central Greece, with Vardousia and Kaliakouda to the south and Panetoliko and Chelidona to the southwest. About 50% of Evrytania is dominated by forests- a...

Near Koryschades of Evrytania you can find an organized center that offers rides with horses in nature, ideal for all ages.

In Tavropos river with a difficulty level of 2. The rafting begins from old Viviani and ends up in the bridge of Megdovas.
In Trikeriotis river with a difficulty level of 3 for experienced athletes. The rafting begins from the lake of Dipotamos and ends in the village of Sarkini near the lake of Kremasta.
Krikelopotamos with his aggressive...

A river that springs from the western sides of Tymfristos, flows between the mountains Chelidona and Kaliakouda, runs through the canyon of Klidi and in the village of Dipotama is united with the river Krikelopotamos and together form the river Trikeriotis. Its banks are graced with pine and plane trees as well as with two well known villages...

The lake of Kremasta was formed in 1965 near the connection of the rivers Acheloos, Agrafiotis and Megdovas. Lots of villages of Evrytania and Etoloakarnania were drowned in its waters. It is the largest dam of Europe with a capacity of 4.700.000 cubic meters of water. This means that it is eleven times bigger than the lake of Marathonas.

It is located in the village Monastiraki in Agrafa. Katsantonis, the hero of Greek revolution of 1821, found shelter there during the Turkish Occupation.

This is an impressive natural formation, accessed by a fairly poor road. But the wild beauty of the landscape more than compensates the nature loving visitors, who are many during the summer months. Krikelliotis, the small river springing from north of the village Krikello, flows here in the narrow valley with the precipitous slopes and cliffs.

The roads are not in perfect condition and especially during winter you should be careful and have snow chains.

First of all we should mention a special and delicious soft cheese, katiki, (or tsalafouti), which is hard to find on the market, but is necessary for the recipes of top chefs.
Herbs: Tea from Velouchi, oregano, lavender and of course top quality honey from firs, pollen and royal jelly.
You can enjoy the traditional drinks “moura and krana”...

Evrytania has lots of beauties. Its scenery consists of hillsides full of pine trees, flowing rivers, winding roads and picturesque villages. The combination of the evergreen forests with the crystal clear waters of the rivers can charm all visitors.
It is said that the ancient tribes that used to live there were great archers like the...

Karpenisi is the capital of the prefecture and as it is built in the hillsides of Tymfristos it is full of pine, oak and chestnut trees. It played an important role in the Greek Revolution of 1821 and Eugenios Giannoulis Etolos established there the first school.
Karpenisi is a famous destination for thousands of visitors that come here during...

Authentic people, authentic festivals, authentic tradition.
Feasts of the Forest: from 15 July to 10 August organized Karpenisi the 'Feasts of the Forest'.
Sunday,7 July: Feast of Agia Kyriaki, Mikro Chorio
Bazaar: Grand Bazaar, from 29 July to 10 August, Karpenisi
20 July: Feast of Profitis Ilias, Agia Triada
20 July: Feast of Profitis...

Velouchi Ski Resort is located in Mount. Tymfristos only 10 kilometers away from the city of Karpenisi which is the capital of Evritania county. The resort has modern facilities offering maximum delight for skiing. The visitors have at their disposal 7 lifts and 12 slopes with a maximum vertical drop of 237 meters. Velouchi Ski Resort offers...

In Tavropos river with a difficulty level of 2. The rafting begins from old Viviani and ends up in the bridge of Megdovas.
In Trikeriotis river with a difficulty level of 3 for experienced athletes. The rafting begins from the lake of Dipotamos and ends in the village of Sarkini near the lake of Kremasta.
Krikelopotamos with his aggressive...

In the museum of Karpenisi you will have the chance to see personal items that belonged to Konstantinos and Alexandros Tsatsos as well as a collection of maps that were donated to the museum by Tsatsos family. 

It is a central church with a rich collection of Byzantine and post-byzantine icons. Eugenios Giannoulis played a major role to its reconstruction in the 17^th century.

An impressive folkloric creation with a 30-meter wide arch and a height of 22 meters. The bridge served for more than three centuries as the only passage connecting Karpenisi with western Sterea Ellada. Its use stopped when the dam and the lake of Kremasta were built that caused the rise of the surface of water. 

The mountain range of Agrafa with its high mountains has beautiful passages and trails through ancient paths. The rivers Tavropos and Agrafiotis begin from the foothills of the mountains. The range has seven peaks with an altitude bigger than 2000 meters (Liakoura, Fteri, and Voutsikaki). Karava is the highest with an altitude of 2185 meters....

This cave with its impressive stalagmites and stalactites was found in 1961.

The gorge of Vothona is one the most beautiful and difficult of Evrytania with its nine waterfalls that reach up to 30 meters of height.

“Mprousos”, as it is also known, is located at an altitude of 900 meters and 50 kilometers away of Agrinio and 33 kilometers away of Karpenisi. During the past few years, the village has been utilized in matters of tourism as it is not only picturesque but has also lots of sights such as the monastery of Prousos at a short distance. Several...

In a place, where history is tightly connected to the German Occupation and the actions of Resistance, such a museum is of vital importance. As a result, the primary school of Koryschades was turned into a museum that allows the visitor to get a better insight into that period and the difficulties that the residents and the Greeks in general...

It is formed by the connection of the rivers Karpenisiotis and Krikelopotamos at the location called Dipotama Prousou. It is ideal for those interested in rafting as in its 10 kilometers it offers rapid turns and narrow passages. It is considered to be of the 3^rd difficulty level and is ideal for the experienced athletes.

Typical for lots of monasteries in Evrytania is the surrounding scenery. As a result, the monastery of Prousos is built in beautiful surroundings on a steep rock and above a deep canyon that is run through by the river Karpenisiotis. It was established by the monks Dionysios and Timotheos in 829. They are said to have brought with them the icon...

Built with rocks from the area of Viviani, the bridge connects the banks of river Tavropos. It was constructed during the Turkish Occupation and connected Karpenisi with Agrafa and Valtos. Together with the bridges of Manolis and Tatarna they were the only safe passages in this area. It is said that a haunted beehive protects the passengers and...

It is a beautiful, small gorge with crystal clear flowing water all year round.

This route takes about 30 minutes. It starts from an old military bridge between the villages of Prousos and Kastania. Part of this route goes along with the river. If you take a detour at the wooden bridge you will have the chance to see a beautiful waterfall, as well as other smaller waterfalls and remains of the houses that were used by the...

Located in the village of Prousos, it is only half an hour away from the road, in a route full of ponds, flowing waters and an evergreen environment. The cave served as a shelter and warehouse for the locals during the Turkish Occupation.

It is a single-arched bridge over the Acheloos River. One of its sides is located in Etoloakarnania while the other one connects it with Evrytania. Right next to the bridge you will see the largest spring of Acheloos also known as Mardacha. Unfortunately, the bridge is currently under the waters of the lake of Kremasta. It was replaced by a...

The historic monastery of Panagia (Virgin Mary) Tatarna is located in an evergreen area near the eastern bank of the lake of Kremasta.
The Holy Monastery can be accessed by the road leading from Karpenisi to Agrinio and through the bypass in Eastern Fragkista. It is 70 kilometers away from Karpenisi and 100 kilometers away from Agrinio (both...

Agrafiotis is a basic tributary of Acheloos. It springs from the hillsides of southern Pindos, runs through Agrafa separating them into Eastern and Western and forms the lake of Kremasta at its end. The river is surrounded by lots of streams, waterfalls and of course rich vegetation. Just before the lake, you will see the bridge of Manolis that...

It is the natural border between the prefectures of Etoloakarnania and Evrytania. Panetoliko is the last part of southern Pindos with an altitude of 1922 meters. Its peak is located in Etoloakarnania and it is the highest mountain of the prefecture. The foothills are covered with cedars and up to the 1700 meters there are also pine trees. Its...

On the 10^th March 1944 in Viviani, the first government of free Greece was established. Aris Velouchiotis and Napoleon Zervas met in this village in 22^nd of November 1942 and decided to destroy the bridge of Gorgopotamos.
Nowadays, the local authorities try to restore the damages and operate the museum in order to commemorate the honor of the...

Koryschades is one of the most beautiful settlements of Evrytania that consists of stone, well-preserved houses, paved alleys and an unharmed identity that was kept during the years. The name of the village derives from the ancient Greek word “korys” (=helmet) and it is believed that in the location “Kaminia” weapons were manufactured in the...

The picturesque identity of the village consists of stone-built manors with tile roofs between tall pine trees, flowing waters, bridges and a view of the mountains. In the foothills of Chelidona you will meet Palio and Neo Chorio. A large part of Palio Chorio was destroyed in 1963 by a landslide and as a result its residents were forced to find...

A post-byzantine monument of the 16^th century. It has interesting wall paintings of byzantine technique dating back to 1787. One day before the celebration of the 15^th of August, holy water comes out of the floor of the church.

Photos of the landslide in 1963, exhibits of the Resistance, parts of the old typography centre, historic documents and names of soldiers are exhibited in a building from 1934 that was restored by the residents in order to be used as a school.
The autobiographical scripts and personal texts of the locals are of vital importance. They are texts...

Only 3 kilometers away from Karpenisi you will meet the wonderful, historic location of Kefalovriso. It is an ideal place for relaxation as it is full of green, big plane trees and flowing waters. You will also see the monument in the honor of Markos Botsaris, who was one the most important fighters in the Greek Revolution of 1821. He was...

It springs north of the village of Krikelo and in Dipotama it connects with Karpenisiotis to form Trikeriotis. However, before it reaches Dipotama, it runs through narrow passages and the impressive canyon of Pantavrechi. The experienced canoe-kayak athletes wait for the appropriate conditions and the ideal amount of water to enjoy a unique ride.

This gorge starts from the church of Agia Triada on the provincial road Krenti (western Fragkista) and ends up on the location of Fterolakas.

Fir-clad mount Chelidona is located in Evrytania perfecture, next to the mountains Panetoliko and Kaliakouda. Rivers Karpenisiotis and Trikeriotis flow at its foot, while its peak offers spectacular views of Kremasta dam- but not the villages, byzantine monastery and historical bridge of Tatarna, which are hidden underwater in the artificial...

This path starts from the shelter and it goes up to the ski center. The peak of this route is Tebla and just before that at the left side you will meet the first survey monument (a cement baluster on which a measurement of high accuracy of the region is shown). From there you can clearly see the peak of Voutsikaki and on reaching Petsalouda you...

Mount Kaliakouda (2101 m.) is like a twin to Chelidona; separated only by Karpenisiotis river, the two are of almost equal height. An ideal destination for adventure-seekers, it stands out for the wildness of its nature and thanks to its contiguity with other mountains, it may serve as a base for several days of exploration.The Panta Vrechi...

Near Mikro Chorio and between the hillsides of Kaliakouda, you will find Megalo Chorio. This village is famous for its stone houses, the narrow alleys, the smoking chimneys and the discreet touristic development that has not altered its picturesque characteur. Just outside the village there is a road that leads up to the mountain and in the...

It is located near the bridge of Kastania outside the village of Prousos. It is a relatively short and easy gorge. On the route you will see three small waterfalls where you can swim, a picturesque wooden bridge and after that a 10-meter high waterfall that forms a natural pool.

The biggest folklore museum of Evrytania with its three stories houses collection of exhibits about the everyday life and the creations of the residents. The locals have donated several traditional apparels, woven pieces, utensils, tools from jobs that do not exist anymore, agricultural tools and items of folkloric art. The old clock of the...

A path with yellow signs and starts from Mikro Chorio in Diavolakia. The route goes through a fir forest at the beginning and then the scenery becomes alpine with a great view at lake of Kremasta. From there you can continue at the left side up to the peak. This route takes about 3 hours without any particular difficulties except during winter,...

A river that springs from the Karditsa prefecture, forming the Lake Plastiras that supplies with water the Thessaly plain, travels through Evrytania up to the artificial lake of Kremasta instead of uniting with the Acheloos river as it used to do before. Its length is about 78 km and it passes through the green landscapes of Evrytania, which is...

In a prefecture with such a rich history, every village must have its own folklore museum with exhibits from different periods of the resident’s life. In Domnista, the museum is housed in the old gymnasium of the village. You will see tools, local apparels, kid’s toys and clay jars from the ancient settlement of Fantinos.

You will start the route from Megalo Chorio and within 2 hours through the fir forest and with the help of the marking system you will reach the shelter (you can reach the shelter by the road too). From the shelter continue to the right side for the last part of the climbing route that has a dangerous declination. Within one hour you will reach...

Although they are one the most beautiful villages of the area and only 25 kilometers away from Karpenisi, Fidakia have not attracted the attention they are worth of. Built at an altitude of 950 meters up in the mountain of Chelidona, they have a view of the lake of Kremasta and are one of the three traditional settlements of Evrytania together...

The traditional settlement of Domianoi with its stone houses and paved alleys is located at an altitude of 600 meters on the foothills of mountain Misiaka (it belongs to the mountain range of Velouchi) on the northwest of Karpenisi. It is worth visiting the monastery of Kimiseos tis Theotokou (the Assumption of Virgin Mary) where you will have...

A trail starting from Agios Athanasios, crosses the mountain from east to west, leading close to Koubi peak. The fastest route to Psili Korfi is via a path that begins just after an abandoned open quarry, on the way to the villages Agios Charalambos and Agia Triada (the road intersects with the main road connecting the town of Karpenisi to...

It is said that the village was named after the first resident of the area that offered fresh, hot bread to the tired and harassed passersby. Fourna, which has kept the glory of the past in its houses and alleys, is tightly connected with the priest Dionysios that created the wall paintings of the church of the Transfiguration of Christ in the...

“I want to climb up on Agrafa” goes the folk song and actually the village has passed down in tradition as an inaccessible place. The region was shelter of the rebels and wild goats.
91 kilometers away from Karpenisi they are surrounded by the unharmed nature of Evrytania. Among the different sights, the church of Stana and the canyon of Trypa...

A historical village located on the road to Agrinio and 35 kilometers away from Karpenisi. The one-arched bridge and the ruins of an ancient settlement in Agios Georgios are the two most important sights. The village’s name derives from the Latin word “vinum” (=wine) because the area is full of good and qualitative vineyards. Viviani used to...

Birthplace of the author Zacharias Papantoniou that spent his childhood in this village. The peaks of Agrafa, the rivers, the ravines and the authenticity of the people of Evrytania were significant elements of Papantoniou’s work, which is a cultural heritage of a lost era. Stefanos Granitsas, politician and journalist, was also born here.

Domnista is the first village you will meet in Evrytania on the road from Nafpaktos through Arachova. With the wild flower’s scent in the air, the leaves of the trees giving a golden color to winter and the snow covered balconies, Domnista is a holiday resort graced by the scenery of the mountains. The area is full of ancient findings as the...

Leaving behind the slopes of Tymfristos, 30 kilometers away from Karpenisi and at an altitude of 1120 meters you will meet the square of Krikelo among the impressive pine trees. On the enterance of the village you will drink cold water from the “7 springs” and you will visit the central square where the church of Agios Nikolaos is located. On...

Chochlia is a village of vital historic importance, 42 kilometers away from Karpenisi. The ancient settlement of “Gla” was found there together with lots of ancient objects buried with their owners, tombs as well as a copper statue of god Dionysus depicting him covered in ivy. On the southwest part of the settlement you will find the chapel of...