Chorto
Χόρτο | |
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Settlement | |
![]() Chorto sunset captured from mountain pathway | |
Coordinates: 39°12′N 23°13′E / 39.200°N 23.217°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Thessaly |
Regional unit | Magnesia |
Municipality | South Pelion |
Municipal unit | Argalasti |
Community | Argalasti |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 85 |
Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
Vehicle registration | ΒΟ |
Chorto ( Greek: Χόρτο) is a seaside village is the municipal unit of Argalasti in Magnesia, Greece. Chorto is located by the Pagasetic Gulf, 4 km south of Argalasti. [2]
The ancient city of Spalathra was situated near Chorto, most likely on the Chortokastron hill. [3] There are archaeological remains of early Christian churches in the village, and of a Byzantine-era church and fortress on Chortokastron. [3]
Located in the centre of Chorto is the museum Aggelini, which has a great range of old books, traditional objects of everyday use and many valuable relics. [4] There are many hiking trails known as Kalderimi in the South Pelion area, which is a network of stone paths dating back a few hundred years. [5] Chorto is also known for its two theatres, indoor and outdoor, which hosts musicians from all over the world. [6]
Year | Population |
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1991 | 130 |
2001 | 133 |
2011 | 147 |
2021 | 85 |
Chorto
Χόρτο | |
---|---|
Settlement | |
![]() Chorto sunset captured from mountain pathway | |
Coordinates: 39°12′N 23°13′E / 39.200°N 23.217°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Thessaly |
Regional unit | Magnesia |
Municipality | South Pelion |
Municipal unit | Argalasti |
Community | Argalasti |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 85 |
Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
Vehicle registration | ΒΟ |
Chorto ( Greek: Χόρτο) is a seaside village is the municipal unit of Argalasti in Magnesia, Greece. Chorto is located by the Pagasetic Gulf, 4 km south of Argalasti. [2]
The ancient city of Spalathra was situated near Chorto, most likely on the Chortokastron hill. [3] There are archaeological remains of early Christian churches in the village, and of a Byzantine-era church and fortress on Chortokastron. [3]
Located in the centre of Chorto is the museum Aggelini, which has a great range of old books, traditional objects of everyday use and many valuable relics. [4] There are many hiking trails known as Kalderimi in the South Pelion area, which is a network of stone paths dating back a few hundred years. [5] Chorto is also known for its two theatres, indoor and outdoor, which hosts musicians from all over the world. [6]
Year | Population |
---|---|
1991 | 130 |
2001 | 133 |
2011 | 147 |
2021 | 85 |