The Skiathians were forced to leave the historic town of Skiathos about the year 1360 due to frequent pirate invasions, and they built a new settlement in Kastro that was roughly 25.000 m2 in size.
Although Kastro is only a little over an hour away, a car cannot truly get there. The old town of Kastro may, however, be reached after parking your car and ascending for 30 minutes.
So that you can enjoy the voyage and vista, the best way to get there is via kaiki boat from Skiathos’ old port.
The Skiathians were forced to leave the historic town of Skiathos about the year 1360 due to frequent pirate invasions, and they built a new settlement in Kastro that was roughly 25.000 m2 in size. It is a rocky peninsula in the north of the island that resembles a natural fortification because it is perched atop an intimidating rock with a grand vista. Because of this, it is surrounded by a weaker wall on the three sides that face the sea, while powerful, high walls with cannons and crenelations were built on the side that connects to the land. The wooden drawbridge that connected the fortress’ gate to the butte across it served as its point of land contact. The gate featured a rooftop with crenelations and a box machicolation on top of it.
Source: https://skiathos.gr
