Chorto
Settlement in Greece
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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.[2]
Chorto
Χόρτο | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
Chorto sunset captured from mountain pathway | |
  Chorto | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′N 23°13′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Thessaly |
| Regional unit | Magnesia |
| Municipality | South Pelion |
| Municipal unit | Argalasti |
| Community | Argalasti |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 85 |
| 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 |
| 2021 | 85 |