Activities
Vogatsiko village is located in a beautiful mountainous area, in the south-eastern part of the prefecture of Kastoria, a unique location surrounded by mountains and hills, while to the south of the village, at a short distance of not even five minutes, the river Aliakmonas flows. Beautiful location, hospitable people, picturesque with history, all of which together highlight something special!
Characteristics of the village are the large paved square, the stone-build and historic primary school dating from 1917, the few remaining Macedonian mansions, the beautiful cobblestones and the stone-build fountains with their running water.
On the heights and in the lowlands of the village there are 16 old picturesque chapels and within the village there are 2 large churches, dating from the beginning of the last century. The monastery of Saints Constantine and Helen in Vogatsiko village adorns the wider area and is a religious tourist destination. The greenery of nature combined with the rare and unique climate of the area is rejuvenating and considered therapeutic for the soul and body.
The visitor to the village, any day and time of the year, encounters the guest house and then other local businesses, such as a pharmacy, butcher, grocery store, cafe, "tsipouradiκο" and tavern.
The beautiful town of Kastoria is located 15 minutes from the village and you can enjoy either your coffee or your meal in one of the many restaurants and cafes by the lake!
Also, in the city of Kastoria you can find many places for night entertainment.
An important advantage of the area, for the holidays in this special place of Western Macedonia, is the access, via the Egnatia road (vertical axis of Siatista-Krystallopigi) as a result of which the distances have been reduced. So, having this advantage, the traveler can explore the wider areas of the prefectures of Kozani, Florina and Grevena, enjoying the holidays and the trip!