Kastoria

Nikos Sarganis: Greece's Legendary 'Phantom' Goalkeeper Passes at 70

Nikos Sarganis, affectionately known as the "Phantom," was a legendary Greek goalkeeper whose remarkable skill and tenacity left an indelible…

8 December 2024

Mountain routes in Grammos for endless mountain adventures

Landscapes and routes in one of the most enigmatic mountains of Greece. Grammos is one of the largest, most isolated,…

22 November 2024

Panos Zizos gives a new perspective to the schools and mansions of Kastoria

He works as a school nurse, is in his mid-thirties, and before the turn of the century, he started doing…

16 October 2024

Vegoritida to Kastoria: A route by car between 4 lakes

How do you see four lakes in one route? As we approach the heart of autumn, the need for an…

15 October 2024

Dispilio, the oldest Neolithic settlement in Europe

The settlement of Dispilio, officially the oldest Neolithic settlement in Europe, is located 8km from the town of Kastoria—a prehistoric…

13 October 2024

7,000-year-old Dispilio Tablet found in Greece challenges traditional archaeology

A 7,000-year-old tablet found in Greece over a decade ago challenges traditional archaeology. This Dispilio Tablet was discovered in 1993…

28 September 2024

Kastoria: The autumn magic of Western Macedonia

Autumn may still be at its beginning, but that doesn't mean that nature hasn't already started to reveal its beauty…

27 September 2024

Bear Causes Chaos in Greek Town

A frantic chase unfolded in a Greek town last night after a large bear wandered into the center of Argos…

17 July 2024

Kastoria: Forest Fire Raises Concerns as Suspicious Van Sought

A forest fire near the village of Melanthio, Kastoria has authorities on high alert as a suspicious van is being…

6 July 2024

Bear Cub Freed from Hotel Forecourt in Kastoria

A bear cub, approximately six months old, was freed this morning from a hotel forecourt by the Kastoria Forest Service,…

16 June 2024

The Tale of St. George, the Dragon-Slayer

St George’s origins and his military background linked him to Byzantium and its military tradition. As early as the 6th…

6 May 2024

Why is it worth travelling to Kastoria this Easter?

Kastoria is an ideal destination for a spring escape, with its cultural wealth as a compass. When, in the enchanting…

30 April 2024

Airbnb: Which Destinations Do Greeks Prefer for Spring Getaways This Year?

According to Airbnb data, changes in travel trends this spring are evident. Millennials are leading the way in getaways, and…

20 March 2024

Greek Tourism Gears Up for Busy Season with Strong Domestic Bookings

Boasting high booking rates, the long weekend ending on Clean Monday (the start of Orthodox Lent) and the subsequent long…

17 March 2024

Burglary Spree Hits Northern Greece

A string of burglaries, carried out by a group of skilled climbers has left residents in northern Greece on edge…

14 March 2024

The most beautiful and mysterious Greek caves

According to reports by the Geological Society of Greece, there are more than 8,500 caves scattered all throughout Greece. Here…

14 March 2024

The "red villages" of Kastoria

Days before, and while we were still planning the trip to the area of ​​Kastoria, I had been told about…

26 February 2024

From Samarina to Florina - A mountainous weekend in Western Macedonia

A route in the heart of winter Western Macedonia Buried in the snowy mountains of Pindos and with a huge…

26 January 2024

Perfect romantic winter getaways all over Greece - 4 destinations

The only things better in the world than the summer holidays are the winter holidays, specifically those of December and…

18 December 2023

November 11, 1912 - Greek Army liberates Kastoria from Ottoman forces

On this day in 1912, the town of Kastoria in Macedonia was liberated by the Greek Army. Today is also…

11 November 2023

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