Until the mid 1980's was considered "an end God", the main "unfavourable shift" and other similar unpleasant. But even then, nobody could challenge how beautiful is the evrytania and how lucky visitors will win adversity and will arrive in Karpenisi.
The tourist investment in recent years, but opening and xekouraston good road access to the capital of Evritania, multiplied opportunities and quality of hospitality and apogeiosan the party is now sharing on an equal footing with the reputation of the ski Velouhi.
Hidden on the southwest side of the Velouhi, at an altitude of thousand metres, and surrounded by evergreen, elatofyta mountains, Καρπενήσι declared "Switzerland of Greece" by Linkol Mak Vi, thafmase "mountain characteristics, the abundance of water, the population geroftiagmeno and the splendid view. "
Built on the 8 th century, Καρπενήσι probably took its name from the word koutsovlachiki carpinisi, suggesting place with many sfentamia or pseftoplatania. The second version dominating wants to name came from the Turkish words car (snow) and benis (investment), namely "skepasmeno by snow."
"Mark" of the Kastoria and starting point for tours here, the central square Mark Botsari, "the only piece of Evritania level" as described by the Zacharias Papantoniou, charms visitors with its yperaionovio tree and specials taps of transporting uninterrupted sound of water in the current environment.
Marmarostromeni, with colors that tie in harmony with the environment, the renovated square hosts on the west side of the andrianta Markos Botsari, while semi-circle patterns, indicate the names of former municipalities of Evritania.
Climbing the steps of the square, we find the imposing Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. From istorikotera monuments of the city, built around mid-17 century temple radically renovated in 1765 by Evgenios the Aitolo, and is today one of the most impressive buildings in the area, visible from every point.
Just behind the church, the plaque indicates the point at which operated during the German occupation, the Pedagogical school, while in the same place a small monument pays tribute to the originating from the San Andreas Karpenisiou hero of the'21 Thanassis Karpenissiotis.
If you manage to resist, even for a moment, the magnetism holding Karpenissi to visitors, worth visiting and surrounding villages, Korischades, Lagkadia, San Andreas and Gorianades. Amfitheatrika ktismenoi, "hidden" within the fir trees and breathtaking views of the mountains around traditional villages they may be less kosmopolitikoi from Karpenisi, but excludes not fascinate you - especially if you are a fan of "winter" landscapes. A trip worth and Kalesmeno, the village outside the Karpenisi, kremasmeno among the pines. Combine the trip with food in Hani will find its way.
Great failure of your visit in Karpenissi would not visit the ski resort located 12 kilometres from the city to "Diavolotopos" Velouhi. With 10 tracks of different levels of difficulty, chalets, ski school and shops, created in 1974 Ski-Kastoria is one of the most popular of the country. Extra bonus the magnificent view of the city and surrounding mountains from the lifts.
Where to stay
At a minimum distance from Karpenisi, the Montana Hotel Spa, built at an altitude of 1200 m in terms of overgrown hillside Tymfristou, is one of the most favourable options residence. The luxurious resort 5-star has 105 rooms and 17 suites, all fully equipped with all necessary amenities - satellite TV, access to the internet, room service, mini bar and air condition-and decorated in rustic style, and luxurious spa, two heated swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi, restaurants and bars. Prices for double rooms start at 160 euros with breakfast.
Only a few minutes from the city of Kastoria, at an altitude of 1200 m, Avaris Hotel is the ideal choice of residence, combining luxury, functionality and countless opportunities for recreation. Member of chain Luxury Hotels of the World, the Avaris offers deluxe rooms and houses at prices ranging from 220 euros. It has also heated pool, gym, steam, services spa, piano bar, café, restaurants, room service and shops.
If, again, prefer the traditional sense of a hostel, the settlement Korischades Village is the ideal proposal residence. Only 4 kilometers from Karpenisi, the traditional settlement consists of five separate stone mansions, each of which has a lounge, parking and private garden with a splendid view of the fir and heated swimming pool with jacuzzi of the settlement gives extra moments of relaxation to the visitor. Each room has his personal character and is traditionally furnished while offering all necessary facilities, and many of them have a fireplace.
Where to eat
Information on the inside indicate that the best proposal for akatascheti… kreatofagia is Anchovy, on the road for Prousso, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy extremely baked with approximately 25 per person.
If you prefer steamed and traditional cuisine, definitely visit the "Panorama" and "Georgali". Both will cost you more than 20 per person. Wherever you choose to eat, do not forget to try the excellent local wine and homemade pies.
