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Antirrio, GR
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Popularly known as the Kasteli of Roumeli, Castle of Antirrio is a real regional landmark.
It was originally built by the Ottomans around 1500 in almost record time, pretty much simultaneously to the Fortress of Rio on the opposite side, at a strategically significant location where the distance between Central Greece and the Peloponnese is at its narrowest.
The much sought-after Castle has a hexagonal ground plan reinforced by polygonal corner bastions. Rebuilt in 1533, it was repaired on several occasions later on, becoming a point of contention throughout its long history, both by the Ottomans and the Venetians.
Directions
30020, Antirrio
On foot
Located on the Antirrio waterfront, 6 minutes from the town centre.
By car
1 minute from the centre of Antirrio
10 minutes from Rio
15 minutes from Nafpaktos
24 minutes from Patras
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Winter hours
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.
Amenities
WC
Parking
Accessibility
Contact
Castle of Antirrio
Τ: +30 26340 32534
Ephorate of Antiquities of Aetolia-Acarnania and Lefkas
Τ: +30 26310 55654
Ε: efaait@culture.gr
