Best places: Fortresses in Greece

Centuries-old castle ruins on a craggy outcrop, accessed by a steep track for caldera views.

Venetian-built fortress ruins set atop a hill & offering sea views, reached by 857 winding steps.

Ancient castle at the top of a steep hill with art, historical exhibits & dramatic ocean views.

Moated fortress built between Roman & Venetian eras presiding on a rocky peninsula with lift access.

👍👍 This is an amazing find. Beautifully and carefully restored. We were greeted at the entrance by a guide (no extra charge), who proceeded to explain the history and to point out features. It was €4 entrance and magnificent with stunning views all around and out to Kefalonia and Zachynthos. We’ll wort...

This restored fort built by Venetians in the 16th century has dramatic views & artifacts on display.

Scenic ruins of an ancient fort, with artifacts on display, a seating area & a church.

15th-century castle ruins with a round tower, guardhouse & prison used for open air concerts.

This Byzantine-era fortress features multiple towers & overlooks the city's acropolis.

Remains of a fortress with 6th-century foundations, offering views of the city & Gulf of Patras.

Preserved defensive city walls dating to the 1400s, with a walkway on top offering scenic views.

Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum.

👍👍 What a stunning place! Steeped in history. Excellent information there so you know what you are seeing. Cute boat ride out there too and very good value entrance price of just €8 and half price for kids over 5. Boat ride is €10 per person. Amazing place with such an interesting history. Beautiful v...

👍👍 What a stunning place! The steep and uneven path up to the castle is totally worth it. It is a vast ruin, with fantastic views of the bay and the archaeological site. There is also a cave on the way up. The path is very rocky and in places you have to climb using your hands.

😐 The castle has some impressive parts and an interesting historical background. The fact that it has been allowed to build houses inside it, even using parts of the old walls removes a big part of its beauty. Still it is worth a visit, although you will need some scouting skills in order to spot the...

Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port.

Historic 16th-century fortified Venetian castle offering city & ocean views.

Now a lighthouse, this bastion was built in the 15th century to guard the harbor entrance.

👍👍 Aptera war schon in der Antike besiedelt. In der Römerzeit hatte die Stadt einen ländlichen Charakter. Die sichtbarsten archäologischen Spuren in den Ruinen gehören in die Zeit von 1000- 685 v. Chr. Aptera befindet sich in einer Höhe von etwa 200 Metern und von hier oben hat man einen tollen Blic...

Remnants of a former military structure, built in the Middle Ages & offering panoramic views.