Chorto
Chorto (Greek: Χόρτο) is a seaside village is the municipal unit of Argalasti in Magnesia, Greece. Chorto is located by the Pagasetic Gulf, 4 km south of Argalasti.
The ancient city of Spalathra was situated near Chorto, most likely on the Chortokastron hill. There are archaeological remains of early Christian churches in the village, and of a Byzantine-era church and fortress on Chortokastron.
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. 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. Chorto is also known for its two theatres, indoor and outdoor, which hosts musicians from all over the world.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 130 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2011 | 147 |
| 2021 | 85 |
See also
References
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Home". www.friendsofthekalderimi.org. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ 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.
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