The name came from the beavers that lived for centuries there.
Together with the lake, another known feature of the city is the activation of residents for over 500 years in the art of fur.
The fur those years was a symbol of nobility and social status.
Kastoria is a very beautiful city, full of mansions. Generally, in the mansions of Kastoria there is a balance in relation to the environment.
The lake of Kastoria is located at an altitude of 620 meters. It is the 8th bigger lake in Greece. When the winter is too heavy this lake turns to ice and sometimes people ice-skate on it. Truly gorgeous picture.
I love Kastoria so much!!! It is a place I have visited years ago and has win a place in my heart. I visited Kastoria during my summer holidays and I enjoyed the green, the lake with ducks sometimes sitting in the grass next to me or swimming on the water.
I enjoyed afternoon walks around the lake through an alley which from your right hand side you had the lake and from the left hand side tall pine trees. In winter I guess the scenery is majestic too! For me Kastoria is the perfect place to relax!
Dragon's cave!
A cave worth visiting!!! It is not so big but what impresses you the most is the pontoon bridge you cross inside the cave, the gentle music and the small ponds!
Nymfeo!
Another place you must visit during your staying in Kastoria is Nymfeo. A picturesque village that can offer you anything you want. Moments of fun, tasty food, beautiful routes and trails, browsing where the bears live and the wolve's refuge!
Kastoria is a winter destination I highly recommend!!
Your eyes just can't get enough by looking at this place and admiring the beauty of nature.
I would definitely go back to create more memories...
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