In the wider area, all alternative forms of tourism flourish:

• Agrotourism
  Agrotourism, which is being developed in the area, can offer unique experiences to its visitors. Getting to know the rural activities, the local produce (beans, apples, chestnuts, walnuts, wild mushrooms, cheese), the traditional cuisine and the everyday life of the residents gives another aspect to the concept of travelling.
• Athletic tourism
  Ski on the snow The facilities of the two ski centres of Vitsio and Vigla Pisoderiou attend the constantly increasing winter sport lovers.
  Rowing Rowing is closely linked to the city life, since pan-Hellenic and international competitions take place in the lake, as well as any kind of athletic events.
  Sailing In Kastoria, there is a Sailing Club which holds various events and competitions.
  Ski on the lake Try water ski on Lake Orestiada.
  Canoe-kayak or small sailing ship in the lake.
  Rafting in river Sarantaporos or Nestorios. Descending to the springs of Aliakmon.
  Climbing to the peaks of Gramos. Ascending in the gorge in river Aliakmon.
  Mountain biking.
  Moto cross on the tracks of Asproklisia and Chiliodendro.
  Modelling in Argos Orestiko, where there is a modelling track.
• Walks around the lake, in the Gorge of Koromila, in Agioi Anargiroi-Polikeraso, on the rock of Ontria, in the Geopark of Asproklisia-Nostimo, in Nestorio etc.
• Hiking on existing paths on Gramos.
• River-Party in Nestorio.
• Medicinal Tourism The medicinal baths of Amoudara (20 km from Kastoria) are suitable for the treatments of rheumatic diseases, skin diseases and arthritic diseases. The water treatment facilities are some of the most modern and operate all year long.
• Religious Tourism Kastoria is a live museum of byzantine art. The tour at its numerous monuments can give you a full picture of the different phases and expressions of the ecclesiastical art from the end of the 9th century to the 14th century. Panagia Koubelidiki, Taxiarchis Mitropoleos, Agios Stefanos, Agios Georgios of Omorfoklisia, Agioi Anargiroi, Panagia of Zevgostasi and Agios Nikolaos of Kasnitzis are some of the approximately 80 amazing churches. The monasteries of the area: the Monastery of Panagia Mavriotisa, in Kastoria, of Agioi Anargiroi of Melisotopos, of Agios Nikolaos of Korisos, of Panagia Klisoura, of Agia Paraskevi Vasiliada, they are all typical of the religious tradition of the area, and visitors can enjoy the traditional hospitality of the monks.
• Hunting The woody mountains of the area (Gramos, Vitsi) are suitable for hunting. The usual prey includes rabbits, partridges, boars, thrushes.
• Photography The natural beauty of Kastoria and the variety of the landscape over the seasons can offer great inspiration to amateurs and also professional photographers.
• Tour by 4x4
• School tourism The extraordinary natural environment of the area gives children the chance to experience the joy of an excursion in nature while, at the same time, they are taught the rich history and the arts that flourished in the area.

In the city of Kastoria, you can enjoy: