Chorto: History, Trails and Harbor

Chorto offers something for different kinds of holiday: its history stretches from an ancient settlement to its Venetian-era name; hiking trails lead to clearings or viewpoints, and small sandy coves with clear water lie nearby. The small harbor has facilities suitable for windsurfing and sailing. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these aspects you would most like to shape your stay.

History and Culture in Chorto

The ancient settlement near Chorto is associated with Spalathra, although its identification is not definitive. Only traces of a temple remain on the road surface from the settlement. The present-day village name also points to an earlier era: Chorto got its name during the Venetian period. The Venetians called the place “Hortus,” Latin for “garden.”

The Folklore Museum of the Angelini Foundation is housed in an old village manor house. Its collection includes household items and tools, traditional costumes and books. The items and tools were once used in the daily lives of local residents. Together, these objects tell the story of everyday life and clothing, giving the museum collection a different focus from the archaeological traces in the village.

Chorto’s cultural history also includes exhibitions, concerts and music seminars held by the G. Angelini–P. Hatzinikos Foundation. The foundation organized exhibitions, concerts and music seminars in Chorto; the cultural history of these events dates back to 1984. A cultural perspective on the village therefore encompasses both the collection in the old village manor house and a history of public cultural events.

Trails, Water and Orientation

Hiking trails run through Chorto and onward to clearings or viewpoints. This offers a different focus for planning your day than a visit centered mainly on the village’s history: you can make the trails and their destinations your priority.

Small sandy coves with clear water lie in the vicinity of Chorto. The small harbor has facilities suitable for windsurfing and sailing. These two activities offer a maritime perspective on Chorto, while the trails, clearings and viewpoints appeal to other interests. When choosing your holiday destination, you can decide whether you would rather include cultural themes, trails, coves or water sports in your plans.

The drinking-water fountains also offer clues to Chorto’s history. The Dialetara fountain dates from 1778. The Nanaki fountain dates from 1916 and was recently restored. Both are located along paths within the village. Their different dates and the restoration of Nanaki make the fountains specific historical features of the village, though they do not tell the same story.

To decide whether Chorto is right for your holiday plans, consider the contrast between its possible highlights: the museum, the history of the village’s name and the temple traces sit alongside trails to viewpoints, small sandy coves and harbor facilities suitable for windsurfing and sailing. Base your search for a holiday apartment on which of these aspects particularly interests you during your stay.

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