Stretching to the southwest of the prefecture of Evritania, the Municipal Unit of Proussos is a mountainous municipality and consists of the following municipal districts: Municipal District of Proussos, Municipal District of Alestia , Municipal District of Aspropyrgos, Municipal District of Velota, Municipal District of Kastania, Municipal District of Katavothra, Municipal District of Prodromos, Municipal District of Sarkini, Municipal District of Stavrochori, Municipal District of Tornos.
While experiencing the many options of the Municipal Unit of Proussos...
…You will believe in the miracle of Holy Mary in the Monastery of Proussos, at the namesake village. The area stretching to the northeast of the village and the gorge of Proussos has been classified as a CORINE biotopes habitat and is considered one of the few protected cliffs in the area, important for its nesting birds of prey that nest and for its flora.
…You will visit the birthplace of journalist and MP Pavlos Bakogiannis, the village of Velota.
…You will search for the location Apokleistra, near the village of Kastania, which is believed to have been the oracle of Odysseus. It is also the place of tragic death for the village locals, when in an effort to hide from the troops of Omer Vryonis preferred to die instead of surrendering to the Turks.
…You will enjoy the hiking route Katavothra-Drosopigi, starting from the village Katavothra on a trail where nature will gradually unfold its beauty little by little. The route passes through wooded landscapes and a waterfall with crystal clear waters.
…You will get to the highest village of Evritania, Drosopigi or Arenda, built at an altitude of 1500 meters. The area is also suitable for mountaineering to the peak of Arenda, Kedros or the nearby Neraidovouni.
…You will admire the waterfalls of the village Tornos that bear the same name.