Nestorio
Town, the province of Kastoria, Florina, homonymous community. Population (1928) 1888. Previously called on Nestramion. It lies in the valley Diikousi Aliakmonas in altitude 900 m, has a climate healthy and watered by springs.In the community also included villages Dranitsion, Dove, Pefkos, Straits and Tsoukas. The circumference of community forests on beech, among whom performed carbonize. Small cereal crop. Reared in the summer mainly sheep and goats (12,000) with important cheese and butter production. With Kastoria Nestorio communicates by of walking (5 hours). The town has beautiful building and good town planning. Here you can find County Court, Gendarmerie, Tax Office, Treasury, Post and Telegraph office third class and Dasonomeion, Municipal school and kindergarten (400 disciples). Great Greek Encyclopedia 1931.
One thing is certain...Nestorio offers visitors a temporary escape from daily routine and bustle of the city, enabling it to become a part of nature, listen to their place and feel the joy of discovery and adventure because Nestorio is a beautiful picturesque village located 22 km southwest of Kastoria. It has many natural beauties and offers guests the opportunity to know unique natural beauty and fun to party till dawn on the river Aliakmonas!
It is a destination for the entire year. The green areas in the region, the river Aliakmonas, the spectacular views afforded by the altitude of 1,000 meters in which built the village and the choices in accommodation, dining and entertainment are just a few reasons why the village has gained nationwide fame.
In Nestorio held every year the famous River Party. This is a music festival which takes place every summer, the first ten days of August on the river Aliakmonas and attracts thousands of visitors. The events involving popular artists with their songs lift the mood.
The area of cultural events take place is magical. The beautiful nature offers the world a temporary escape from daily routine and bustle of the city and the opportunity for communication and new acquaintances are not missing. Every summer thousands of young people from all over Greece eager to visit Nestorio to participate in the River Party.
For lovers of nature, forests of fir, pine, oak, cedar , countless valleys, wild rock formations and steep slopes alternating harmoniously with valleys and meadows, wooded hills, streams and torrents ... constitute a unique natural setting in the border area of Nestorius. Explore! There exist unique monuments of nature waiting to be discovered:
The International Trails E6, crossing the line, it is ideal for hiking in dense woods and near the banks of rivers. In the region there is a whole network of trails - among them several stone linking settlements - which have marked and will help to explore.
Castle, a natural citadel of Nestorius east at an altitude above 1,000 meters. From antiquity to modern times has played an important role in protecting the region from attacks. It is an extensive archaeological site awaits excavation. The view from here is breathtaking.
The Red Rock Pegasus, at the entrance of Nestorius. According to legend, the color came from the blood of the winged horse that fell there from Zeus blinded. Another tradition claims that the cave at the base was once the lair of a huge snake that protected area.
Death of Kotili, the famous and impressive crag of 130 meters near the village. Owes its name to the deadly fighting that took place here during the Civil War.
This spectacular gorge of Aliakmonas with vertical cliffs, the beautiful vegetation and breathtaking water maze.
Cataract in the Archangels Monastery "of Tsoukas' near St Anne and the nearby enchanting valley of "Close".
The top Alevitsa a natural observatory. If the atmosphere is clear you will see from there Smolikas and Olympus.
Also you can navigate to areas near the banks of Aliakmonas and admire the rare natural beauty of the river or fish.
For lovers of alternative tourism Nestorio is the most appropriate destination. To indulge in some peace and quiet rafting, kayaking, hiking in on climbing in mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking and environmental routes jeep ....

