This gorge is famous for the little train that traverses it, climbing up the mountain from the seaside village of Diakopto to the mountain village of Kalavryta. The views from the train are splendid, as it zigzags between the mountains and rocks, next to the small but turbulent Vouraikos river.

Fonissa is a stream that forms a deep gorge from Vrysoules village to Loutro, in the municipality of Xylokatsro-Evrostini. The name “fonissa” (female murderer) highlights how dangerous it is to be in its way when it is full of water. It consists of a small yet impressive gorge that offers a trekking route of 10km.

An artificial lake an hour’s drive from Sykia. It is situated at an elevation of 900 m. and was built in the late 1990s.In the heart of the lake on a small peninsula stands the small church of Agios Fanourios. The Saint George Monastery in Feneos was relocated to higher ground, north of the lake. The lake is surrounded by pine forests.

From Sykia take the road to Xylokastro and from there continue upwards towards Trikala. A string of picturesque villages awaits you all the way up to the top of mount Ziria. The most famous of all is Trikala.