Paleokastro consists of many villages, each one with its own style
and architecture. Piskopeio
with the lovely house architecture, the wind and water mills, the scenic springs
and the old Elementary School. Lardia
with the flowery gardens and the breath-taking view of Ormos and the open sea.
Gianniseo, high up on the mountain, with Agridiotissa church dominating
in the area and the old Elementary School. Exo Vouni
in a pure mountainous environment. Mesa
Vouni with the therapeutic spring Petrenia, the water-mills, the tiny monastery
Agios Antonios, the Elementary School and the impressive geological formations,
Lefkopodes, with signs of palaeolithic settlement. Don't forget to be there on
August 23rd for the traditional Wine Festival.
Leaving Vouni,
go to the remarkable Panachrantou
Monastery, where you will admire the impressive interior and you will rest
under the thick shadow in the yard, having a rare view of the central part of
the island with Chora.
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Map & Distances
Altitude:
448 meters
Longitude:
24o 55' 58.8" E
Latitude:
37o 46' 50.75" N
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