Kastoria, Greece

Kastoria

A lakeside town of Byzantine churches and old mansions.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Kastoria

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk or drive the road around the lake peninsula.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Byzantine churches and the old mansions of the Doltso quarter.
  3. EveningHave dinner by the lake as the lights come on.

Day 2

Visit the Dragon's Cave or drive on to the Prespa Lakes.

What to eat

Fresh lake fish and Kastoria's bean dishes.

Local tips

Make the most of Kastoria

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Greek holidays bring some visitors.

Best photo spot

The old mansions of the Doltso quarter, and the lake at dawn when the mist rises.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 2.5 hours from Thessaloniki. Buses run from Thessaloniki too.

Don't miss nearby

The Prespa Lakes, about an hour away.

Good to know

The town has dozens of small Byzantine churches. A path goes around the peninsula along the lake shore.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Kastoria

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Plan your visit

Getting to Kastoria

Getting there

  • Kozani Airport (KZI)55 km away
  • Ohrid Airport (OHD)85 km away
  • Thessaloniki140 km away
  • Tirana150 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGreece

Questions

Kastoria: good to know

Is Kastoria worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A lakeside town of Byzantine churches and old mansions.

How many days do you need in Kastoria?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Kastoria?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. Greek holidays bring some visitors.

How do you get to Kastoria?

The nearest airport is Kozani Airport (KZI), about 55 km away. Easiest by car, about 2.5 hours from Thessaloniki. Buses run from Thessaloniki too.

What is there to see near Kastoria?

Nearby hidden places include Meteora (95 km), Gjirokastër (108 km) and Blue Eye Spring (113 km).

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