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Magnesia map
Capital: Volos
Overview:
Volos, in the centre of
Greek mainland, at an approximately equal distance from the two main urban
centers, Athens and Thessaloniki, is situated also
at the innermost point of the Pagasitic Gulf and at the foot
of Mountain Pilion. It is developing into a dynamic city, equal to European
standards, with a new and modern university, an active cultural life, with
highlights also of traditional features, and varied choices for leisure and
entertainment. Volos economy is based
on manufacturing, trade, services and tourism.
Best Magnesia Sights:
- The Neolithic
settlements of Dimini and Sesklo
- Ancient Achialos
(Fthiotic Thebes)
- The Monastery of
Virgin Xenia (Ano Moni Panagias Xenias)
- The Cathedral of
Saint Nicolas
- Churches and
Monasteries of Pilion
Places to visit:
- Numerous Museums
and Folklore centers
- Pilion and its
picturesque villages
- The historic
Pilion Train
- The Cavern in
Malaki, with 250 m of underground corridors, a river and lakes.
Photo of Pelion
Special Events:
Especially Pilion has a rich
folk tradition reviving lively even today. Of the most famous cultural
festivities taking place in Magnesia are the "Maides", the May-Day tradition in
Makrinitsa and the Pilion Weddings, with historic elements.
Best Magnesia
beaches:
Chorefto, Potistika,
Mylopotamos, Agii Saranta, Ai Yannis, Platanias, Katigiorgis, and most ideal
for family vacations are Kala Nera, Chorto, Lefokastro, Koropi, Kato Gazea, Nea
Achialos, Mitzela, Achillio, and many others.
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