| INTRODUCTION: |
| Kastoria is a magnificent prefecture full of natural landscapes and a bedazzling lake that embellishes in a unique manner the already appealing region. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The prefecture of Kastoria borders with the prefecture of Florina on the north and northeastern part, the prefecture of Kozani on the east and the south, the prefecture of Grevena on the south, the prefecture of Ioannina on the west and Albania on the northwestern part. |
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| CAPITAL: |
| Kastoria |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The prefecture of Kastoria, gifted with a marvelous lake, is a mountainous region full of infinite forests and running waters. |
| SEASONS: |
| The prefecture of Kastoria is an ideal resort for your summer vacations and for your winter holidays. The prefecture of Kastoria is an impressive tourist resort ideal for a serene and peaceful stay. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The several churches, the walls, the quarters Apozari and Doltso, the famous mansions, the municipal hospital, the monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa and the church of Agios Ioannis Theologos at Kastoria.
The Byzantine church of Agios Georgios, the church of Agios Georgios, the wallsof the Roman Dioklitianoupolis and the ruins of the ancient settlement at Argos Orestiko.
The Neolithic settlement at Dispili.
The monastery of Agios Georgios at Eptahori.
The church of Agios Nikolaos and theb church of Agios Spiridonas t Kalohori.
The monastery at Klisoura.
The church of Taxiarhes and the monastery of Panagia Tsouka at Nestorio.
The monastery of Agios P[anteleimonas at Hrissi.
MUSEUMS:
The Byzantine and the cultural museums at Kastoria.
NATURE:
The copse at Argos Orestiko.
The cave at Dispili. |
| ENTERTAINMENT: |
| The prefecture of Kastoria offers to the visitors a selection of taverns, cafeterias and bars, for your entertainment. |
| LOCAL EVENTS: |
The cultural events during the week of the emigrants on July, the traditional carnival, the fur exhibition on April and the festival of Panagia on August the 15th, at Kastoria.
The bazaar on September and the cultural events Orestia on August at Argos Orestiko.
The festival of Theofania and Agia Paraskevi as well as the traditional customs on New Years Day at Eptahori.
The carnival on New Years Day at Korissos.
The cultural events Merominia on August, the bazaar and the carnival at Mavrohori.
The river party at Aliakmonas on August at Nestorio.
The carnival and the bazaar on August at Mesopotamia. |
| LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the prefecture of Kastoria you can buy furs and weavings. |
| MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Kastoria
Kastoria, the scenic capital of the prefecture, built on the western side of the bank of the beautiful lake, despite the fact that it is a modern town, has managed to preserve several traditional mansions and churches.
Argos Orestiko
Argos Orestiko is a hamlet and the most important center of the prefecture apart from the capital.
Vogatsiko
Vogatsiko is a picturesque village, built on seven wooded hills.
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is a village situated at a very inaccessible region with two large parks that attracts visitors from Kastoria and from the surrounding villages.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY AIRPLANE:
From the airport Eleftherios Venizelos at Spata to the airport of Kastoria, there are fights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The airport of Kavala Aristotelis is located at a distance of 10 km from the capital of the prefecture.
Information:
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 22275
Airport of Kavala: +30 (24670) 44330
BY BUS:
From Athens and Thessaloniki to the town of Kastoria, there are bus itineraries all through the year. From Athens the distance is 555 km via Kozani, while from Thessalonica the distance is 219 km via Kozani and 214 km via Edessa. Kastoria is also connected with Amynteo, Ioannina, Florina, Vigla and Larissa.
Information:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5252548
Bus station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 522162
Bus station of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 83455
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 22100
Traffic police of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 83194
Municipality of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 22312
Taxi station of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 82100
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5252548
Bus station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 522162
Bus station of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 83455
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kastoria: +30 (24670) 22275
Airport of Kavala: +30 (24670) 44330 |
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