Seasons & events

Christmas & New Year

In December and early January, the illuminated waterfront, winter food and local events create a calm festive base before Ragoutsaria begins.

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What you will discover

In December and early January, the illuminated waterfront, winter food and local events create a calm festive base before Ragoutsaria begins.

Quick check before setting out

Time: 2–4 h
Access: Walk from the centre
Hours and cost: Seasonal · check before leaving · Varies

Before setting out: Opening hours, tickets, road access and weather can change. Confirm them on the day before setting out.

Practical plan

Allow 2–4 h for Christmas & New Year. Recommended access: Walk from the centre. Add a little time for parking, walking and photographs.

What to combine it with

Keep the route compact by combining it with Ragoutsaria · 6–8 January, Spring by the lake and Summer & River Party, rather than adding distant stops to the same day.

Before setting out

Opening hours: Seasonal · check before leaving. Cost / tickets: Varies. Opening hours, tickets, road access and weather can change. Confirm them on the day before setting out.

3-day forecast

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Where to eat nearby

Sweet Home Concierge suggestions for this route. Confirm opening hours by phone and reserve where needed.

Pasatempos6 Ermou Street · modern Greek cuisine+30 24674 00113

Kalnterimi12 Vizantiou, Doltso · local and Mediterranean cuisine+30 24674 01195

Palia Poli51 Orestiados, Doltso · lakeside Greek cuisine+30 24670 21401

To Steki tis PareasKastoria · Greek and Mediterranean cuisine+30 24670 82397

Gaitanis Meat HouseAgios Athanasios · meat dishes+30 698 988 2500

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Original Sweet Home Kastoria content · Last checked: 24 August 2026. Photo credits

Combine it with

Seasons & events

→Ragoutsaria · 6–8 JanuaryFrom 6 to 8 January, Ragoutsaria fills the town with costumed groups, brass bands and dancing. Peak events mean crowds, road closures and a need to plan early.→Spring by the lakeFrom March to May, the lake combines migratory birds, flowering shores and mild temperatures. Morning is best for light, quiet and nature watching.→Summer & River PartyIn summer, pair cooler hours by the lake with a trip to the Aliakmonas. River Party requires early tickets, transport planning and a check of announced dates.

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