Bewitching scenery and an invigorating climate are the main features of Evritania prefecture. It is the most thickly wooded, best-watered region in Greece. There are so many fir trees in Evritania that you think you’re in the midst of a magnificent endless forest, and in fact the region has been nicknamed "The Switzerland of Greece" for this reason.

        According to Homer, the first known inhabitants of northern Evritania were the Dolopes, who took part in the campaign against Troy. During the Byzantine era, the people of Evritania had the rare privileges of self government and tax exemption. For this reason the northern part of the district was also called "Agrafa", (unwritten), because the residents were not listed in the Imperial tax registers. Its mountainous countryside also discouraged would-be conquerors. The church of Agia Triada, the Gorgianades and the site of Kefalovrisso are among the places in the vicinity we recommend that you visit .

        Just 5 km. southwest of the capital, concluding one of the most beautiful drives, you come to Korishades, a village of well preserved stone mansions. Here the GNTO has recently renovated and opened several traditional homes as guesthouses. Not far away there are traces of ancient ruins which have not yet been studied. Many scholars say that this was the ancient capital of Evritania Oichalia.
       Next comes Mikro Horio, a marvellous place for a summer holiday, nestled in a small fir forest interspersed with apple, cherry and pear orchards. The view from here is magnificent.
       Megalo Horio lies nearby, situated in an equally lovely setting on the slopes of Kaliakouda, opposite Mt. Helidona. A little trip around the area will never be forgotten. At Klidi, a lush, majestic gorge stands the Byzantine church of Agios Athanassios .
         After a drive through trees alongside the Trikerioti River, you arrive at the stately monastery of the Virgin Proussiotissa which possesses a miracle - working icon said to have been painted by St. Luke. The monastery church was built in 1754 and is full of remarkable icons, wood carvings, sacred treasures and silver utensils. There is also a small museum in the monastery containing some personal mementoes of Karaiskakis, the Revolutionary hero.
        On the 15th and 23rd of August, the monastery becomes a place of pilgrimage, attracting the devout from all over Greece.
       Opposite the monastery stands the chapel of Agioi Pantes, decorated with old icons. Above it loom Karaiskakis' watch towers .