A Natura protected area, with enchanting images. It is absolutely a must to take a tour of it as it abundantly offers you peace of mind. Ideal.
At an altitude of 630 meters above sea level, northwest of Greece the the lake of Kastoria can be found. It spans 28 square kilometres and is the eleventh largest lake in our country. It is also called Lake Orestida but most people call it the lake of Kastoria. And so we’ve come to love her.
In autumn and winter, the lake is like a painting. Not that the other two seasons fall short in any way, but in those months the lake gives a picture recital. And the city, although already high, seems to be going even higher.
The lake of Kastoria is an attraction on its own. The city is beautiful but you can go there just for the lake. Its depth ranges from 1.5 to 12 meters, with the average temperature at 22 degrees Celsius. The strange thing that happens on cold winter days, when the thermometer is well below zero, is that the lake freezes!
Man set foot there many thousands of years ago. On the shores of Lake Kastoria, near the village of Dispilio, a prehistoric lake settlement of the 6th millennium BC has been excavated.
It’s a lake with beautiful pictures and a great history. It’s backing up the already beautiful city. Kastoria has many treasures to show to its visitor. It has museums worth visiting for Greeks and foreigners alike. The Macedonian Struggle Museum, the Folklore Museum, the Costume Museum, the Delinanion Folklore Museum and the Byzantine Museum. It has Dolcho, the most picturesque district of the city and A Apozari with its 17th and 18th-century mansions. The Monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa. The Dragon Cave. It’s got so many other options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Kastoria is located in northwest Greece at an altitude of 630 meters above sea level. It is also known as Lake Orestida and is the eleventh largest lake in Greece, spanning 28 square kilometers.
While Lake Kastoria is beautiful year-round, autumn and winter are particularly stunning seasons when the lake resembles a painting. However, all four seasons offer unique beauty and peace of mind for visitors.
Lake Kastoria is home to over 200 recorded bird species, making it an active and rich bird habitat. The lake also has significant fishlife and ranks second in terms of fish catches. It is protected as a Natura 2000 site with important ecological value for species reproduction.
Kastoria offers several museums including the Macedonian Struggle Museum, Folklore Museum, Costume Museum, Byzantine Museum, and Delinanion Folklore Museum. The city also features the picturesque Dolcho district, 17th and 18th-century mansions in Apozari, the Monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa, and the Dragon Cave.
Yes, Lake Kastoria has significant historical importance. A prehistoric lake settlement from the 6th millennium BC has been excavated near the village of Dispilio on the lake's shores, proving human habitation in the area thousands of years ago.
