Magnesia
Villages in Magnesia
makrinitsa
Makrinitsa is one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages of Pelion, known as the "Balcony of Pelion" thanks to the breathtaking views it offers over Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf. Built amphith...
portaria
Portaria, the queen of Pelion as people call it, is one of the most beautiful villages of Magnesia Prefecture and of the first tourist resorts in Thessaly. It is a magnificent village built in a privi...
tsagkarada
Tsagarada is the most popular village in Pelion. It lies in the east part of Pelion peninsula in a 500 m altitude. It is 62 km from Volos and commands panoramic views. It is a large, sprawling village...
nea anchialos
Nea Anchialos is located south of Volos, 19 km from the city, and has developed into a popular seaside resort. Its landscapes are characterized by captivating variations. The area is surrounded by pic...
vizitsa
The beautiful mountainous village of Vizitsa is located 30 km from Volos. It is built at an altitude of 550 meters in a densely forested area. Its hallmark is the well-preserved Pelion mansions, which...
agios ioannis
Agios Ioannis is a beautiful seaside destination in Pelion, known for its impressive beach, crystal-clear waters, and lush landscape where the mountain meets the Aegean Sea. Located on the eastern sid...
pinakates
The village of Pinakates is located 27 km from Volos. It is a beautiful, picturesque village with a strong traditional character. The old, well-preserved mansions in the village give it an air of nobi...
chorefto
Chorefto is a beautiful seaside destination in Pelion, known for its long sandy beach, crystal-clear waters, and unique landscape where the mountain meets the sea. Located on the eastern side of Pelio...
milina
Milina is a picturesque seaside village in Pelion, known for its peaceful atmosphere, natural beauty, and stunning views of the Pagasetic Gulf. Surrounded by lush green landscapes, it is a destination...
afissos
The beautiful holiday center of Afissos is 26 km from Volos. The village is built amphitheatrically and is surrounded by olive groves that reach the top of the slope. Once you see the image of the set...
amaliapolis
Amaliapoli is a seaside village that serves as an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful vacation. It is located 54 km from Volos. The village is built in a sheltered bay, opposite the islet of Kiki...
chania
Chania is a small mountainous settlement in eastern Pelion, built at an altitude of 1,200 m within a dense forest of beech and fir trees. It got its name from the old "hania" (inns) that hosted travel...
argalasti
The lush village of Argalasti is encountered when traveling toward southern Pelion. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers, as it is a region with endless natural beauty. Additionally, it offers...
trikeri
Trikeri is a picturesque village located at the tip of the Magnesia Peninsula, atop Mount Tissaios. It lies between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea. Some of its settlements worth visiting includ...
chorto
Chorto is a beautiful seaside village located 47 km from Volos. The area has developed tourism-wise, yet the traditional Pelion character of the village remains intact. The houses are built close toge...
milies
Milies is one of the most picturesque villages of Pelion, boasting a rich historical heritage. This beautiful mountainous village is built at an altitude of 400 m, located 28 km from Volos, and is one...
kalamos
Located 46 km from Volos, along the shores of the Pagasetic Gulf, lies the picturesque seaside village of Kalamos in Pelion. Kalamos is a charming coastal village where visitors can enjoy its local be...
koropi (boufa)
Koropi is a picturesque seaside settlement located in a small fertile valley along the coast, between Kala Nera and Afissos. It belongs to the Municipality of Milea and is 21 km from Volos. The lush g...
agios lavrentios
Agios Lavrentios is a mountain village in western Pelion, located 20 km from Volos. Built at an altitude of 600 meters, it is one of the oldest traditional Pelion villages. According to tradition, it ...
zagora
Zagora is one of the largest villages of Pelion. It is a mountainous village located 47 km northeast of Volos. It is built in a wonderful location with rich landscapes, forests, and flowing waters tha...
agios dimitrios
Agios Dimitrios is another traditional village of Pelion, located 52 km from Volos. It belongs to the municipality of Mouresi and stands out for its strong traditional character. Its stone-paved alley...
platania
The area of Platania is 61 km from Volos. It is a beautiful seaside settlement surrounded by stunning beaches and is the largest fishing harbor in Magnesia. It attracts many fishermen as well as visit...
mouresi
Mouresi is one of the oldest villages of Pelion. It is located 55 km from Volos and is built on a hillside at an altitude of 370 m. Originally, it was built at the site of todays Damouchari, near its ...
agria
The town of Agria is the closest holiday resort of Pelion to Volos, as it is only 7 km from the city. Agria attracts the interest of visitors from Volos and the wider region due to its beautiful beach...
lavkos
The mountainous village of Lavkos is located 45 km from Volos and is built at an altitude of 330 m. It stands atop a hill and offers stunning views of Milina, the island of Alatas, and the Pagasetic G...
velestino
Velestino is a beautiful town in Magnesia, located 19 km west of Volos. It is built on the site of ancient Pherae, the mythical kingdom of King Admetus, situated in a fertile plain and surrounded by p...
sourpi
Sourpi is one of the largest villages in the Almyros region. It is located 51 kilometers from Volos and 16 kilometers from Almyros. This beautiful village also serves as the seat of the municipality o...
agios onoufrios
The lush village of Agios Onoufrios is built along the Krafsidonas stream, also widely known as Mega Rema. It is located along the main road from Volos leading to the villages of central Pelion. The v...
kato & ano lechonia
Just past Agria and crossing the historic Vrychon Bridge, considered the first reinforced concrete bridge built in Greece in 1917, you will encounter the two charming villages of Ano and Kato Lechonia...
keramidi
Keramidi is located in northern Pelion, perched at an altitude of 330 meters. It is a small, picturesque village nestled within lush greenery. The village was founded approximately three centuries ago...
pouri
Pouri is a mountainous village situated at an altitude of 450 meters, 53 km from Volos. It is the last village along the main road of Eastern Pelion, nestled within a chestnut forest and renowned for ...
nea ionia
Nea Ionia is located northwest of Volos. The city is characterized by the atmosphere of its old neighborhoods, which have been largely preserved to this day. It occupies the broader area of the Xiroka...
kissos
Kissos is a beautiful village in eastern Pelion, situated at an altitude of 500 meters and 52 km from Volos. The village is renowned for its dense vegetation, surrounded by chestnut and plane trees th...
kalamaki
Kalamaki is a place name used in several coastal and urban locations across Greece. The name comes from the Greek word "kalamaki," meaning a small reed or straw, and is commonly associated with seasid...
anakasia / ano volos
Heading up the main road toward Pelion, you will encounter the famous Ano Voliotika villages. At their entrance stands the statue of Chiron the Centaur, guiding visitors toward the mythical mountain o...
agios vlasios
Agios Vlasios is a place name found in several regions of Greece and is commonly associated with villages or settlements named after Saint Blaise (Agios Vlasios in Greek Orthodox tradition). These loc...
ano gatzea / agia triada
The neighboring villages of Ano Gatzea and Agia Triada are located just before the junction leading to Kato Gatzea, at a distance of 16 km from Volos. These settlements are literally built amidst the ...
neochori
Neochori is one of the most beautiful main villages of Pelion, combining natural beauty with a rich, centuries-old history. Serving as the seat of the Afetes Municipality, the village is built amphith...
agriolefkes / ski center
At Agriolefkes, situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters, operates one of Greece¢s most beautiful internationally recognized ski resorts. Agriolefkes is one of the first two ski centers established in ...
malaki
Just 3 km beyond Ano Lechonia, you will find the coastal settlement of Malaki. Its long, beautiful beach is a major attraction for visitors to the area. On the mountainous side of the village, there i...
kato gatzea
The small picturesque village of Kato Gatzea is located just 2 km from Malaki. In recent years, following a gentle approach to tourism, it has developed into a notable holiday destination in Western P...
drakia
Drakeia is one of the most remarkable villages of Western Pelion, perfect for those seeking rest and tranquility amidst nature. Located just 6 km from Agria, the village is built amphitheatrically at ...
alli meria
Alli Meria is a traditional village built along the banks of the Anavros stream, surrounded by lush greenery and offering panoramic views of Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf. Highlights during your visit ...
lampinou
Lampinou is a small traditional village located in the Pelion region of Thessaly, Greece. It is situated in a mountainous and forested area, known for its rich natural environment and traditional char...
platanidia
The coastal settlement of Platanidia serves as the seaside extension of Ano Lechonia. It is located just 1 km from the village center and has developed into a popular vacation spot that attracts many ...
stagiates
The village of Stagiates is built on a steep hillside, hidden within dense vegetation, northwest of Portaria. It is renowned for its rich natural environment and the breathtaking views over Volos, whi...
xourichti
Xourichti is a coastal area located on the eastern side of the Pelion region in Thessaly, Greece. It is known for its striking natural scenery, combining lush green landscapes with the deep blue water...
agios georgios
The beautiful village of Agios Georgios is built amphitheatrically at an altitude of 620 m and is located 22 km from Volos. It is set in a naturally gifted area with breathtaking scenery. Beyond the l...
pteleos
Pteleos is a coastal settlement in the Magnesia region of Thessaly, located near the Pagasetic Gulf. It has a calm and traditional character, combining sea views, olive groves, and rolling hills that ...
katochori
Just 3 km from Portaria lies the picturesque village of Katichori, a traditional Pelion village divided into two neighborhoods, with houses that are characteristic examples of Pelion architecture. Nes...
afetes
Afetes is a beautiful, quiet, and lush village in western Pelion, built at an altitude of 300 m. It occupies a privileged location along the main road connecting Volos with the villages of Pelion, jus...
katigiorgis
Katigiorgis Beach is a small, picturesque, and charming cove on the island of Spetses, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by pine trees and natural vegetation, t...
makrinitsa
Makrinitsa is one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages of Pelion, known as the "Balcony of Pelion" thanks to the breathtaking views it offers over Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf. Built amphith...
portaria
Portaria, the queen of Pelion as people call it, is one of the most beautiful villages of Magnesia Prefecture and of the first tourist resorts in Thessaly. It is a magnificent village built in a privi...
tsagkarada
Tsagarada is the most popular village in Pelion. It lies in the east part of Pelion peninsula in a 500 m altitude. It is 62 km from Volos and commands panoramic views. It is a large, sprawling village...
nea anchialos
Nea Anchialos is located south of Volos, 19 km from the city, and has developed into a popular seaside resort. Its landscapes are characterized by captivating variations. The area is surrounded by pic...
vizitsa
The beautiful mountainous village of Vizitsa is located 30 km from Volos. It is built at an altitude of 550 meters in a densely forested area. Its hallmark is the well-preserved Pelion mansions, which...
agios ioannis
Agios Ioannis is a beautiful seaside destination in Pelion, known for its impressive beach, crystal-clear waters, and lush landscape where the mountain meets the Aegean Sea. Located on the eastern sid...
About Magnesia
Magnesia is a region in Thessaly with Volos as its capital. It combines mountainous and coastal landscapes, stretching from Mount Pelion to the Pagasetic Gulf, offering a wide variety of natural and tourist experiences.
The area has a rich history dating back to antiquity and is associated with the mythology of the Argonauts and Jason. Volos, as an important port, has long been a commercial and industrial center, while today it is a modern city with strong economic and cultural activity.
Magnesia is also known for Mount Pelion, one of the most popular mountain destinations in Greece, featuring traditional villages, forests, and beaches. The combination of mountain and sea makes it one of the most complete travel destinations in the country.
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