Chorto
Chorto (Greek: Χόρτο) is a seaside village is the municipal unit of Argalasti in Magnesia, Greece. Its population in 2011 was 147. Chorto is located by the Pagasetic Gulf, 4 km south of Argalasti.
Chorto
Χόρτο | |
|---|---|
  Chorto | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′N 23°13′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Thessaly |
| Regional unit | Magnesia |
| Municipality | South Pelion |
| Municipal unit | Argalasti |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Rural | 147 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ΒΟ |
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]
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 130 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2011 | 147 |
External links
References
- "Home". www.friendsofthekalderimi.org. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- Koder, Johannes; Hild, Friedrich (1976). Tabula Imperii Byzantini, Band 1: Hellas und Thessalia (in German). Vienna: Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften. p. 140. ISBN 978-3-7001-0182-6.
- "Horto :: Pelion pilio pelion pilion villages in Pelion Greece holidays in Pelion Greece pelio greek travel greek hotels holidays greek hotel accommodation volos :: pelionweb.gr". www.pelionweb.gr. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- "Home". www.friendsofthekalderimi.org. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- "Horto Festival". horto.net. Retrieved 2020-07-04.