Perdika Thesprotia

Dimokastro

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"Dimokastro", or "Elina", dates back to the 4th century BC. It was a colony of the ancient Corinthians.

It once was a town of 4 to 6 thousand inhabitants.

It is situated at the top of the southern hill of "Karavostasi" the walls going down to the sea once a port.

There are also walls of the Roman and/or Hellenistic era.

Needless to say, the view from up there is breathtaking!

Excavations, although at a very slow rate, are still carried on.

You can walk up to the hill from Karavostasi. To see how you can get there by car (dirt road) click HERE. Photo map HERE.