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Karpenísi

Central Greece, Greece · Europe

About Karpenísi

Karpenísi sits on the route: 20 minutes from Kerasochóri, 36km from Lake Plastiras.

Karpenísi is a town located in Central Greece, Greece. With a population of 6,888, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Karpenísi sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karpenísi to your route.

About Karpenísi

Karpenisi (Greek: Καρπενήσι, Greek pronunciation: [karpeˈnisi]) is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania. Karpenisi lies within the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas, in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains. Mount Tymfristos

Read more (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 is a popular destination, especially during winter.

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Where is Karpenísi located?

Karpenísi is located in Central Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9122 latitude, 21.7984 longitude.

What is the population of Karpenísi?

Karpenísi has a population of approximately 6,888 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
6,888
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.9122, 21.7984

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Karpenísi

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Lake Plastiras

A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Nafpaktos

A perfectly circular Venetian harbour enclosed by fortified moles, beneath a castle whose walls cascade down the hillside in five tiers: the port where the 1571 Battle of Lepanto fleet assembled, with a Cervantes statue on the quay.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Karpenísi

  • 36 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 66 kmRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.
  • 78 kmGalaxidiA genteel sea-captains' town of neoclassical mansions on the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Karpenísi.

Kerasochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 274

Makrakómi

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28 km awayPop. 13,500

Spercheiáda

🇬🇷 Greece

29 km awayPop. 2,691

Thérmo

🇬🇷 Greece

39 km awayPop. 1,957

Anávra

🇬🇷 Greece

40 km awayPop. 1,145

Paravóla

🇬🇷 Greece

41 km awayPop. 3,105

Kallíthiro

🇬🇷 Greece

42 km awayPop. 1,098

Kallifóni

🇬🇷 Greece

43 km awayPop. 1,991

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