Kástros
Kástros is an intermittent stream in Famagusta district, Cyprus. Kástros is situated nearby to the locality Eliochoria, as well as near Rammos.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gastria Castle.
Gastria Castle
Ruins
Gastria Castle is a ruined castle in Northern Cyprus. It is first mentioned in 1210 as a Knights Templar fortress. It was dismantled in 1279 by Hugh III of Cyprus.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gastria and Bogazi.
Gastria
Village
Gastria is a village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, located on the Karpas Peninsula. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. The Gastria Castle is located south–west of the village. Gastria is situated 2½ km northeast of Kástros.
Bogazi
Village
Photo: Wakowlk, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bogazi is a village in Cyprus, located 7 km northeast of Trikomo in the Karpaz Peninsula. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. There is Turkish navy installation in the village, a former Cyprus Navy base, "Bogazi Naval Base". Bogazi is situated 3 km southwest of Kástros.
Monarga
Village
Photo: Wakowlk, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Monarga is a small village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, located 7 km northeast of Trikomo. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. Monarga is situated 3½ km west of Kástros.
Kástros
- Type: Intermittent stream
- Also known as: “Argaki tou Kastrou”, “Kale Deresi”, “Kastros”, “Kastru Deresi”, and “River Kastrou”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Famagusta district, Cyprus, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.32573° or 35° 19′ 33″ northLongitude
33.98176° or 33° 58′ 54″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
8G7M8XGJ+7PGeoNames ID
146536
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In Other Languages
“Kástros” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Kástros”
- Greek: “Κάστρος”
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Localities in the Area
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