Syllogos Evritanon Holds Dance In Astoria

Three outstanding women of Karpenissi were honored. They are Maria Vartholomeos (2nd from left), Alexandra Tsinias, and Eleni Kontogiannis. President T. Tsiampoulis (left to right), Kostas Katsanos and George Siamboulis.

Evrytania is an area of mountain beauty. Winter sports such as skiing, walking, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking are the main tourist attraction. The prefecture of Evrytania is known as the “Switzerland” of Greece. Karpenissi is the capital of the prefecture, on the southerin slopes of Timphristos.This is the only urban center. Traditional hotels, local cuisine and night life attracts tourism.

Information on Evrytania Karpenissi on the Internet is at: http://www.gtp.gr/Karpenissi, http://www.unitedhellas.com/tourism/central/evrytania/index.php,andhttp://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=4789.—Catherine Tsounis