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Volos is the biggest city of Magnisia. It is located inside the “hug” of Pelio, staring at the indented coastline of Pagasitikos Bay combining uniquely mountain and sea. The ancient Iolkos and Dimitrias are two of the land-names that are connected with this historical city. Volos (or Golos, as the city used to be named during the ancient years)...
Just 13 km outside or more accurately above Volos, since it is situated at an altitude of 650 m, Portaria is at an advantageous position where through the green slopes of Pelion, it overlooks the clear blue waters of Pagasitikos. Being the main entrance to Pelion, it was the main road of commerce for the other 24 villages. Today it welcomes...
It is nicknamed the balcony of Mt. Pelion because of its amazing view over the city of Volos; Makrinitsa has won the hearts of the locals and visitors from all over Greece. The dry microclimate, the cool atmosphere, the picturesque cobbled streets and the good quality of food and services, places it among the best destinations in Magnesia. It...
In this picturesque village the train of Pelion, Mountzouris, ends its journey. At a distance of 28 km from Volos, it appears through luscious olive groves at an altitude of 400 m. The combination of green scenery with the cobblestone-paved streets and the crystal clear springs, it paints a rare picture of harmony and relaxation. You will drink...
It’s sparsely populated village, known for the cultivation of flowers and the luscious nature. It is situated at an altitude of 500 m and overlooks the Aegean Sea. The name originates either from the Slavic language meaning ‘beautiful view’, or from the word ‘tsagadia’ which means herds and sheepfolds, many of which exist in the area. From...
The town of Almiros is approximately 40 km from Volos and is the second largest in Magnesia. It is an important agricultural – livestock centre, which in the recent years has strongly developed in the tourism sector. The Archaeological Museum, Municipal Art Gallery, Folklore Museum of Almiros and of course the Kouri forest (which is the second...
It is a modern village, situated 40 km away from Almiros and Lamia! We could easily consider it as a model agricultural settlement since it is the first village in Greece which covers its energy needs entirely from renewable sources. Anavra has 17 wind turbines in its wind farm and the Environmental & Cultural Park of Anavra (240 acres), is...
Has taken Rigas Feraios’ (Velestinlis) legacy and utilised it to its full potential. Rigas Feraios, also known as Velestinlis, a name taken from his place of birth, was born in 1757 in a rich family. He was one of the first supporters of the Enlightenment, with rich literary work and important political activism. With his ideas he contributed...
