Chrysocheria Castle
Κάστρο της Χρυσοχεριάς
A castle of the Knights Hospitaller on a hill between Pothia and Chorio, with a small white chapel within its walls and views over the harbor and windmills.
Chrysocheria Castle was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th–15th centuries. Its name means “Golden Hand Fortress,” and legend says it once hid gold from the church. Within the castle's remaining walls stands a small white chapel, and at the foot of the hill are several old windmills. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from Pothia along the road, or you can drive to the foot of the hill and climb a short flight of stone steps. This is a fine spot to take in the full panorama of Pothia Harbor and watch the sunset. Free to visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pothia
- Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos
- Monastery of Agios Savvas
- Sponge Factory & Workshops
- Pera Kastro
- Cave of Kefalas
- Masouri Climbing Area
- Grande Grotta