Pera Kastro
Κάστρο Χώρας
A medieval castle village on the rocky summit above the old capital Chorio, with nine white chapels inside and views over the whole island.
Pera Kastro was a fortified village built by medieval islanders to guard against pirates, and people lived there until the 18th century. Today nine small white chapels remain within the walls, some with Byzantine frescoes. From Chorio you climb the stone steps for about 15–20 minutes. From the top of the walls you can see far across Pothia Harbor, Chorio and the west coast. The site is free to visit, but the path is steep, so avoid the midday heat.
Opening hours
Open all day (church hours vary)
Nearby sights
- Chrysocheria Castle
- Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos
- Pothia
- Sponge Factory & Workshops
- Monastery of Agios Savvas
- Cave of Kefalas
- Masouri Climbing Area
- Grande Grotta