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Located in the centre of Gavdos island, Chania Prefecture, approximately 5km from Karave and an altitude of 190m, lies Kastri, the capital of Gavdos. The community clinic and community office are under one roof, while the police station and public school are two dilapidated buildings forsaken by the residents long ago.

The need to preserve law and order, and provide education has weathered away with the thinning of population. The stone-built country houses are abandoned and gradually disintegrating. However, there are two bars where you can quench your thirst with a cool beer, soft drinks, or have coffee, canned food, or buy…soap for your laundry.

Walking distances (See hiking routes and image galleries from Gavdos):Karave to Korfos = 60 minKarave to Sarakiniko = 30 minKarave to Kastri village = 45 - 60 minKorfos to Tripiti = 60 - 120 minKorfos to Vatsiana village = 60 minKorfos to Kastri village = 60 minSarakiniko to Agios Ioannis Beach = 60 minSarakiniko to Lavrakas = 90 min Kastri to Ambelos village = 90 min Kastri village to Vatsiana village = 90 min Ambelos village to Potamos = 90 - 120 min Ambelos village to Pirgos = 120 - 150 min