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13-693: Evrytania is almost entirely formed of mountains, including the Tymfristos and the Panaitoliko in the south. Its rivers include the Acheloos in the west, Agrafiotis to the east, and Megdova in the east flowing down to the Ionian Sea . It is one of the least populated regional units in Greece. The area borders Aetolia-Acarnania to the west, southwest and south (west over the Acheloos river), Karditsa regional unit to

26-503: Is a popular destination, especially during winter. It is called Switzerland of Greece for the resemblance with the mountainous country and its beauty, atypical for a Mediterranean place. The name Karpenisi derives from the Aromanian word kárpinu ' hornbeam ' + the ending - iş . The Greek spelling Καρπενήσι is influenced by folk etymology, the second combining form appearing to be νησί 'island' (pronounced [niˈsi]). The first mention of

39-520: Is a town in central Greece . It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania . Karpenisi is situated in the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas , in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains . Mount Tymfristos (2,315 m elevation) lies directly to the north of the town, and the foothills of mount Kaliakouda are in the south. Karpenisi has a ski resort and

52-471: Is subdivided into 2 municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox): Evrytania was created as a prefecture in 1947 out of the Aetolia-Acarnania prefecture. As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the regional unit Evrytania was created out of the former prefecture Evrytania ( Greek : Νομός Ευρυτανίας ). The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At

65-519: The bow. During the Greek Revolution of 1821 , the towns mountainous location was of strategic importance for central Roumeli. During more recent times, the region took part in WWI and WWII, becoming the place where the armed National Resistance was initiated. Due to its altitude, Karpenisi has a temperate climate ( Köppen : C ), with abundant rainfall year round and much cooler temperatures. Snowfall

78-546: The difficulties experienced in conquest of the region. After 400 years, Evrytania finally became part of Greece following the Greek War of Independence . As in all of Greece, the area was affected by World War II , and later the Greek Civil War . Peace finally returned to Evrytania at the end of the 1940s and its economy expanded, though there was significant migration from the villages to cities. The regional unit Evrytania

91-788: The division of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century it joined the eastern part, also known as the Byzantine Empire . In the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade in 1204 it became part of the Despotate of Epirus , which was conquered by the Ottoman Empire around 1450. Unlike other parts of Greece at the time, while the eastern and the southern parts were definitively ruled by the Ottomans, the area around Agrafa managed to sustain complete autonomy due to

104-417: The lower areas of the mountain, and the higher elevations are covered with grasslands. The nearest town is Karpenisi , to the southwest. Other villages are Tymfristos and Agios Georgios Tymfristou to the east. The Greek National Road 38 ( Agrinio - Karpenisi - Lamia ) passes south of the mountain. Karpenisi Karpenisi ( Greek : Καρπενήσι , Greek pronunciation: [karpeˈnisi] )

117-442: The name is traced back to an Ottoman tax ledger of 1454–1455. The municipality Karpenisi was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 6 former municipalities, that became municipal units: The municipality has an area of 948.570 km , the municipal unit 250.887 km . Karpenisi has a lot of history in the region. In antiquity, Karpenisi was known as Oechalia and ruled by king Evrytos, inventor of

130-460: The north, and Phthiotis to the east. Evrytania also features a famous skiing resort located near Karpenisi on the Tymfristos mountain. Its climate is a mixture of Mediterranean and mountainous in the western portion. Much of the area receives snow in winter and is warm during the summer months. The Greek National Road 38 from Agrinio to Lamia passes through the southern part of Evrytania and

143-503: The same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below. Tymfristos Tymfristos ( Greek : Τυμφρηστός [timfriˈstos] ) is a mountain in the eastern part of Evrytania and the western part of Phthiotis , Greece . The mountain is a part of the Pindus mountain range. The elevation of its highest peak, Velouchi ( Greek : Βελούχι ), is 2,315 m. The nearest mountains are Kaliakouda and Panaitoliko to

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156-503: The south, Vardousia to the southeast and the Agrafa mountains to the north. It is drained by the river Spercheios to the east and by tributaries of the Acheloos (including Megdovas ) to the west. The name Velouchi comes from Velos which means arrow, as Aetolian archers were known for harassing invading pre-Christian Celts and Persians with their famous archery. See The Greek and Macedonian Art of War, by F.E. Adcock, 1962. Forests dominate

169-572: The town Karpenisi . On the border with Phthiotis , the GR-38 passes through the 1.4 km-long Tymfristos Tunnel since 2004. Evrytania dates to ancient times, the area was first settled around 6000 to 5000 BC. In classical antiquity, the Greek Eurytanes ( Greek : Ευρυτάνες ) resided in the region. In the 2nd century BC it fell into Roman hands, and became part of the Roman province of Macedonia . At

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