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Kastoria

West Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Kastoria

Kastoria is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mavrochóri, 41km from Lake Prespa.

Kastoria is a town located in West Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 13,387, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kastoria sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kastoria to your route.

About Kastoria

Kastoria (Greek: Καστοριά, Kastoriá [kastoˈrʝa]) is a city in northern Greece in the region of Western Macedonia. It is the capital of the Kastoria regional unit, in the geographic region of Macedonia. It is situated on a promontory on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, in a valley surrounded by limestone mountains.

Read more The city is known for its many Byzantine churches, Byzantine and Ottoman-era domestic architecture, its lake and its fur clothing industry.

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Kastoria offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kastoria located?

Kastoria is located in West Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.5217 latitude, 21.2634 longitude.

What is the population of Kastoria?

Kastoria has a population of approximately 13,387 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
13,387
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.5217, 21.2634

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Kastoria

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Nymfaio

A stone-built mountain village in beech forest, home to a brown-bear sanctuary near Florina.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Prespa

A tranquil lake shared by three countries on Greece's northwestern border, home to pelican colonies and Byzantine island churches.

41 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Heraclea Lyncestis

A Hellenistic and Roman city site south of Bitola with a theatre and large early Christian floor mosaics, with parking at the entrance.

55 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Pelister National Park

North Macedonia's oldest national park featuring ancient Molika pine forests, glacial mountain lakes known as the Eyes of Pelister, and alpine scenery.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kastoria

  • 60 kmGaličica Pass RoadA serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Maniákoi

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🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,379

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🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 7,473

Mesopotamía

🇬🇷 Greece

9 km awayPop. 3,855

Nestório

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 865

Empório

🇬🇷 Greece

25 km awayPop. 744

Neápoli

🇬🇷 Greece

26 km awayPop. 3,246

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