Karistos
- Platanistos - Komito - Zacharia - Amygthalia - Kalianos
Places
of interest
Ancient
quarries |
Bourtzi, on the sea
front of Karisto near the harbor. Venetian Castle of the 15th century.
The Fortress of Karistos
which dominates the area. «Roso Castle» as it is called, situated 400
- 500 metres above sea level, was built by the Lombards after the Frankish
occupation of Evia.
The Dragon house on
mountain Ochi, 1388 metres above sea level.
The monasteries of Taxiarchon
and Saint George.
The Cathedral of Saint
Nicholas and the Town Hall.
The cave at the fountains
of saint Triatha with wonderful stalactites.
The Archaeological Museum
which is housed in the Institution of Yiokaliou.
Ancient quarries 400
metres high at the point of «Kilindra».
Ruins of the temple
of Apollo in the centre of the town.
Geographical
position and features