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. There are several beach hotels and restaurants in the village. The ancient city of Spalathra was situated near Chorto. 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.[3] 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. [4] Chorto is also known for its two theatres, indoor and outdoor, which hosts musicians from all over the world. [5]
Horto sunset captured from mountain pathway [1]
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 |
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.
- "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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