The prefecture of Karditsa with its mountainous landscape alternating with the fertile valleys composes the beauty of this region. Karditsa is a good destination for year-round vacations, fishing, water sports, walking, climbing, skiing and hunting.

Karditsa

Karditsa, capital of the prefecture built on the banks of a tributary of the River Pinios. With its three main squares and Pafsilipo Park , this town is a model of town planning. It has three museums - the Christian Museum , devoted to religious art, and two exhibiting folk-art.

Ambelakia in the 18th century, the locals founded the Koini Syntrofia (Common Company), the first industrial cooperative in Greece , for producing, processing and exporting thread and yarn. The cooperative had agencies in most of the countries of Europe and 6000 members. The Schwarz mansion with its murals, woodcarvings and stained glass windows and the churches of Agios Georgios, Agia Paraskevi and Agios Athanassios are among the many interesting things to see in the village. In addition, stop for a pause in one of the cafes or tavernas and try some of the local delicacies and the superb red wine, to which the town owes its name (Ambelakia from ambelia meaning grape vines). Today the cooperative tradition continues as Ambelakia's women take part in the growth of the area through a state-assisted project that combines traditional rural living with tourism.

Lake Plastira , an artificial lake 800 metres above sea level, set amidst the spectacular Agrafa Mountains . The unspoiled villages of Mesenikolas, Bezoula, Neohori and Kastania where one can find rooms to rent for overnight stays, as well as the summer resort of Neraida. Near the Megdova dam, t he surrounding area is lush, full of oak trees, sycamores and firs. Tiny and picturesque villages set among the woods near the lake, each one has its own individual charm

The area is a developing tourist attraction, as is ideal for an assortment of activities: walking and climbing, rowing, swimming, sailing, mountain cycling etc. The countryside around the prefecture has many sights and villages to explore at your leisure. Mesenicolas and Morphovouni are two very beautiful and historic villages. The view of the gorge from Filakti is astounding and it is worth visiting the well-preserved monastery of The Holy Trinity.