Description of Karpenisi
Karpenissi is one of the most important
winter destinations of mountainous
Greece with all kinds of alternative tourism like
skiing in the
ski centre of
Velouchi,
rafting,
kayak,
walking,
climbing and
horse back riding.
Karpenisi offers a wide range of different types of
accommodation with traditional
guest houses, luxury
hotels and family run
hostels.
Karpenisi has also many
restaurants and
taverns but also intense
night life with modern
cafes and
bars.
Sightseeing in Karpenisi
The area around the city of Karpenisi is offered for walk in beautiful forest paths, rafting in the rivers such as Acheloos, Agrafiotis, Megdovas, Trikeriotis, Karpenisiotis and Krikelopotamos, kayak, crossing of gorges, mountain bike or 4X4 jeeps in the enchanting mountains of Timfristos, Agrafa, Chelidona and Kaliakouda. The natural monument of “Pantavrechi” is a gorge of inconceivable natural beauty that you should visit. Another important landmark of Karpenisi is the famous Monastery of Proussos that is visited by numerous tourists and pilgrims every year.
Useful Phone Numbers in Karpenisi
Velouhi Ski Center: +30 22370 21111-2, 22002, 23506
Bus services in Karpenisi: +30 22370 80013
Police in Karpenisi: +30 22370 89160
Hospital in Karpenisi: +30 22370 80680-3