Kastoria

Kastoria is known throughout Greece for the rich flavors that characterize its cuisine. Meat-based dishes, as well as fish offered by the lake can be tried in all restaurants of the city and the surrounding settlements. Do not forget to try the sarmades with sauerkraut (armia) or the meatballs with makalo (mixture of flour, tomato juice, garlic and spices, passed through a pan.) If you are a fan of fish and especially of the lake, it is worth trying , the priki and the pike in multiple cooking variants. Kastoria is also famous for its exceptional sweets. Sweet pies with pumpkin, lalangites (fasting chocolate chip cookies made at Christmas time) and the bridal rice pie with homemade leaf, are among the sweet delicacies that you should not miss to try. 

The winter months are especially recommended, due to the emotions offered by the mountainous landscape in combination with the natural beauties of the lake. Immediately after the period of Christmas and Epiphany, Ragoutsaria takes place, a celebration reminiscent of a Dionysian feast that lasts 3 days. Orchestras with traditional bronze instruments, masquerades parading through the streets of the city dancing to the frantic rhythms of music, wearing masks and costumes as Halloween preludes and the abundant wine offered to all, create a unique warm atmosphere in the heart.