It is the natural continuation of the Mounts Vitsi and Varnounta. It is around 40 km long and it starts at the south of the city of Kastoria to end up outside Kozani. The highest peak, Siniatsiko, is located at an elevation of 2,111 m and there is also a series of peaks that reach 1,500 m. It is a particular mountain, because of its...
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One of the best known and most discussed mountains in Greece is mount Grammos. It is known both for its ecological value and the role it played during the Greek civil war. It belongs to the “Natura 2000” network. To the west it borders to Albania, while to the East it reaches the Arena mountain range. It stands out for its rich flora and fauna.
It is located on the border of Kastoria and Kozani Prefectures and is consisted of Megala Ontria (1,589m), on the side of Kozani and Mikra Ontria (1,530m), on the side of Kastoria. These two highlands are surrounded by impressive natural rocks, that the locals call “zonaria” (“belts” in Greek), forming a natural fortress. Next to the mountain...
Located in southern Kastoria, it is starts and ends at the Prefectures of Kozani and Grevena. It has four peaks: Palaiokrimini (1,812m), Profitis Elias Zoupaniou (1810m), Petritsi (1784m) and Pyrgo Kotyli (1767m). It is considered to be one of the most forested mountains of Greece, rich in oak, beech and chestnut trees. If you go hiking, you...
Verno is the natural border between the Prefectures of Kastoria and Florina and reaches the altitude of 2,128m. Rich flora and fauna and dense forests of oak and beech cover most of its part. The meadows will amaze you. Verno is the habitat of the brown bear and a shelter for many games. Verno has also a rich history as many fierce battles of...