Mention Karpenisi, and most people instantly picture snow-capped peaks, steaming mugs of cocoa, and ski slopes. But when the winter coat melts away, the capital of Evrytania wakes up as a lush, emerald paradise—the ultimate insider secret for a summer escape far from the scorching heat and elbow-to-elbow beach crowds. While the rest of Greece is sizzling under the summer sun, Karpenisi offers the ultimate luxury: the sweet relief of a cool breeze. Guarded by the majestic Mount Velouchi, the landscape here goes wild. Think dense fir forests, crystal-clear streams rushing through rocky beds, and deep...