📸 Viewpoint
Plaka & the Kastro
Climb through whitewashed lanes to the Venetian castle for island-wide views.
Typical duration
90 min
Price
Free
From port
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Transfer time
15 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Late afternoon for cooler air and the best light; Plaka is famous for its sunset
Getting there from the port
KTEL bus, taxi or rental car to Plaka, then a short uphill walk to the Kastro
🚌 Best transport: bus💶 Cost: €2-3 bus or €12-18 taxi