hamlet · Sporades regional unit
Kastro
Kastro is a hamlet in the municipality of Skiathos, in the Sporades regional unit of Thessaly, Greece, 25 km in a straight line from Skopelos.
Our feature
The Kastro of Skiathos, the old capital on the rock
At the northern tip of Skiathos, on a sheer rock, the islanders lived for centuries out of reach of pirates. Churches and ruins survive today.
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At a glance
- Type
- hamlet
- Regional unit
- Sporades
- Municipality
- Skiathos
- Distance
- 25 km from Skopelos
From Wikipedia
Skiathos Castle or simply Kastro is a medieval fortified site on the northern tip of the island of Skiathos in Greece, which was the main settlement of the island from the mid-14th century to 1829. It is now abandoned and a protected site.
Stories from the area
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kastro?
- Kastro is in the municipality of Skiathos, Sporades regional unit, in Thessaly, central Greece.
- How far is Kastro from Skopelos?
- About 25 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
- Which villages are near Kastro?
- The nearest are Kalyvia (4.2 km), Skiathos (5.4 km), Xanemos (5.6 km), Zorbades (6.6 km).
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