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KASTORIA

Kastoria

KASTORIA TOWN

kastoria town

Kastoria is considered one of the most enchanting cities in Greece and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Western Macedonia. It is the capital of Kastoria prefecture. it is 555 km from Athens an...

NESTORIO

nestorio

Nestorio is a small picturesque village 28 km southwestwards of Kastoria. It has numerous natural beauties and offers visitors the chance to have an endless party at the banks of Aliakmon river! The v...

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KLISOURA

klisoura

Klisoura village is located in the east part of the prefecture, 32 km from Kastoria. It is a traditional, picturesque village with dense forests. A walk along the verdurous paths of the village will r...

ARGOS ORESTIKO

argos orestiko

Argos Orestiko is the second in size city after Kastoria and the most important trade center of the prefecture after the capital. It is located 12 km north of Kastoria in an altitude of 660 m. The anc...

KORISOS

korisos

Korisos is a picturesque settlement 9 km from Kastoria. It is the headquarters of Agii Anargiri Municipality. It is located at the foothills of Mount Gavros right across the magnificent lake of Kastor...

VOGATSIKO

vogatsiko

Vogatsiko is a small picturesque village at the southeast part of the prefecture. It is 26 km from the town in a location verdurous of green hills. The region is famous for the items of folk art that ...

MAVROCHORI

mavrochori

Mavrochori is a small picturesque settlement very close to the lake of Kastoria and 13 km eastwards of the city. It is a quiet village with a few rooms to let for those wanting to relax and escape rou...

APOSKEPOS

aposkepos

The settlement of Aposkepos is 4 km from the center of Kastoria. It has magnificent view to the impressive lake of Kastoria, as the houses are built amphitheatrically viewing at the blue lagoon. The b...

EPTACHORI

eptachori

Small village at the southwest part of Kastoria prefecture and very close to the Prefecture of Grevena. It is built in an altitude of 880 m and has unique natural beauties with dense forests. Visit th...

DISPILIO

dispilio

This small village is 7 km from Kastoria, at the south part of Orestiada lake. It is a beautiful, picturesque village, named after a cave 500 m from the settlement. Dispilio attracts many tourists eve...

MELISSOTOPOS

melissotopos

A small traditional village very close to Kastoria city and the Ski Center of Vitsi. It is worth visiting it and take a stroll around its picturesque cobblestone paths.

NOSTIMO

nostimo

Nostimo is one of the oldest village's in Kastoria. It is located at the southwest part of Kastoria and 27 km from the capital. It is built in an altitude of 950 m, in a magnificent place. Nostimo att...

GRAMMOS

grammos

About Kastoria

Kastoria is one of the most interesting cities of Western Macedonia. It has incredible natural beauties, which make it the perfect travel destination all year round. The impressive byzantine monuments and the imposing mansions make Kastoria one of the most traditional and picturesque cities of Greece. The prefecture of Kastoria lies in the northwest part of Greece and the west end of Western Macedonia. More specifically in the middle of the basin that forms between Vitsi and Grammos mountains. Westwards, Kastoria borders with Florina prefecture, eastwards and southeastwards with the prefectures of Kozani and Grevena, southwestwards with the prefecture of Ioannina, while northwestwards it borders with Albania. Kastoria as and the surrounding villages have numerous natural monuments and high constructive creations, which in combination to the warm hospitality attract thousands of people. Kastoria is the ideal destination for the lovers of sports and nature. The options are many and satisfy all demands. You can ski at the ski center of Vitsi or follow one of the indicated paths close to the wild nature. The region is really beautiful during winter time. The very well known lake of Kastoria and Aliakmonas river are the prefect choice for rowing and long walks along the lakeside leading visitors to the peace and tranquility nature has to offer. The Town of Kastoria has more than 75 Byzantine churches with invaluable religious monuments. The lake prehistoric settlement of Dispilo reveals a lot about the region¢s route through time. Kastoria and the neighboring villages are really enchanting. Tradition, history and modern civilization jog along creating this unique culture of Macedonia. Klisoura, Argos, Orestiko, Korisos, Omorfoklia, are some of the villages you ought to visit. Every town and village has its own history, which makes it unique and special. visit them and meet this earthly paradise.
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