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The village of Proussos,
800 metres above sea level, is not only picturesque; it has an interesting
cave, the Black Cave or "Apokleistra" as it is also called.
Believed to have been the site of an oracle, the cave has two entrances,
one in the village, the other some distance away.
East of Karpenissi,
the road from the verdant village of Agios Nikolaos to Krikelo (1,120
m. alt.), which has a charming square with little cafes, passes through
some especially beautiful, spruce filled scenery. Near Krikelo is historic
Kokalia. Even though the road is no longer paved after Krikelo, it
is well worth making the effort to get to Domnitsa, a village crowded
with little churches containing superb wooden icon screens and icons.
The region is full of wildlife - hare, partridge, woodcock, and if you
are in luck, you may even spot a wild boar.
Karpenisi is a small town that offers
everything to a visitor; built in the centre of the mountain, surrounded
by forests, narrow valleys and impressive rivers. A town with modern
facilities and comforts, but also a paradise for adventures seekers.
It has a very well organized ski resort, where anyone can enjoy all
kinds of winter sports. At Velouhi, outside the known ski resorts, there
are slopes that a visitor can ski on. Karpenisi is also a great place
for canyoning, mountain cycling and rafting. There are also rivers for
all levels of kayaking.
In the
waters of Aheloou River and the Lake Kremaston are perfect for rafting,
with rapid and clam waters and the impressive ravines that are cut through
by massive rivers that are the perfect place for canyoning. A visitor
must also note that, according to the publishing of UNESCO in 1991,
the area of Evritania are Karpenisi are considered one of the top five
cleanest areas on the world. The town of Karpenisi offers a world of
things to see. The plaza, which the centre of the town, with the "eternal
water" and the ancient sycamore trees, you will find the statue
of Markos Boutsar.
It is also worth it
to visit the Aghia Triada Cathedral, which was renovated in 1645. Near
the town there is the Kefalovriso, a place of serenity, where Markos
Boutsaris was killed in 1823.
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