Chestnut Festival
Toward the end of October, the mountainous village of Kastanofyto invites you to enjoy the autumn’s golden hues at their most fitting celebration: the Chestnut Festival. Experience a day dedicated to chestnut, the valuable local product with the outstanding nutritional value and rich flavor. Here you will taste warm, local chestnuts, boiled and roasted, fragrant, and served with local wine and tsipouro, in a welcoming atmosphere that quickly draws you into the festivities. Traditional dances and songs set the rhythm, turning your visit into an authentic experience of joy and togetherness. Don’t forget to step inside the old elementary school, the courtyard of which serves as the main venue for the celebrations: there, you shall discover a small folklore museum with costumes, everyday objects, and photographs narrating the village’s history.
