Voutyro

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Voutyro (also known as Vouturo, Voutiro, Boutyro, Bouturo or Boutiro) is a small village located 9 kilometers or 15 minutes South West of Karpenisi (also know as Karpenissi), the capital of Evritania. Elevation of Voutyro is 820m or 2,690.29 feet. Voutyro is know by UNESCO as one of the 5 most environmentally clean areas in the world. Postal code: 36100.

Voutyro is a traditional village of 150 residents or so, verdurous with fountains of cool spring mountain water, while it is located just 9km away from Karpenisi, the capital of the Prefecture of Evritania. Here in this captivating landscape you will also find the biggest stone church of Byzantine style of the prefecture, Agia Paraskevi. Agia Paraskevi is the biggest church made of stones in the Byzantine architectural design. The municipality of Karpenisi is an administrative part of the Prefecture of Evritania, which is a part of the region of Sterea Ellada. Evritania, with a total extent of 2047km2, borders on the Prefectures of Fthiotida, Karditsa and Etoloakarnania. It is a region with historical tradition and offer to the Greek Nation, with historical and archaeological sites, religious sites and amazing natural beauty. Namely, it offers all the elements needed so that all preferences of the visitors are satisfied, by offering calmness and rest, action and adventure.

Adventures such as white water rafting, trekking, kayaking, hiking, camping, rapelling and more can be found near the village of Voutyro for tourists and locals alike. A must see near Voutyro is the Panta Vrehei gorge, a little difficult to get to, but a must see.

Hotels:

Hotel Villa-Virginia - 3 stars
- Τel: (22370) 25133 - 80300 - 25835
- Fax: (22370) 22264
- Mobile.: 6974 466857
Agroktima Apartments
- Potamia Voutiro - Karpenisi - Evrytania
- Central Greece | 36 100 | Tel. & Fax: 0030 22370 22716 Mob: 0030 6972 859292
AMADRYADES
- TRADITIONAL GUESTHOUSE - 4 stars
- BOUTYRO GR-86100 KARPENISI
- TEL:+30 22370 80909, +30 22370 80921
- MOBILE:+30 6946 506741
- EMAIL: info@amadryades.gr
NINEMIA RESORT (bungalows) - 3 stars
- POTAMIA VOUTIRO
- GR-36100 KARPENISI EVRITANIA
- TEL:+30 22370 24614
- FAX:+30 22370 24614
- MOBILE:+30 6944841493
- EMAIL: ninemiaresort@can.gr