The town Kastoria is in a lovely setting located on the shores of Lake Orestiada.
A view of the town:
The lake:
Our hotel Venetula’s Mansion is perched on a hillside overlooking the lake. We learned that it’s off-season here and the peak time to visit is during the winter for snow skiing. There are few guests in the hotel now. Our room is comfortable and cozy with a nice sitting area.
We took a quick walk through the local mini-market and were amazed by the variety of olive oils available!
Surprisingly, Kastoria is known for its fur production. Touristy shops sell odd furry knickknacks of every variety and color–not something we’ll be bringing home!
There are several small museums in town plus many hiking trails here and nearby. The weather is good and we think there is lots to keep us busy for a couple of days!
