Steep mountainous slopes facing the sea, densely wooded gorges, ancient and medieval castles, quarries and dragon houses, today form the image of the city of Karystos, originally founded by the son of centaur Chiron.Through its predominant symbol, a cockerel, Karystos still maintains its unblemished beauty and continues to proudly inform every visitor that once upon a time at nearby steep Oche, Zeus and Hera were joined in love for the very first time.