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AGII THEODORI (Village) ALMYROS
Tel: +30 24220 92289
AGIOS DIMITRIOS PELIO (Village) ZAGORA-MOURESI
Tel: +30 24260 31204, 31205
Fax: +30 24260 31205
Agios Dimitrios is a scenic village that extends along a fully green slope to
the sea. Its name comes from an old monastery that gave its place to the majestic
metropolitan temple. Several chapels with remarkable wall fresco' and temples
are scattered all over the green landscape of the village: Agios Ioannis Theologos,
Agios Georgios, Virgin Mary (Panagia), and Sotiros chapel on the homonymous square.
The village evolves into a holiday resort with remarkable tourist infrastructure
that grows continuously. Following the well-preserved cobbled paths, one reaches
the beach resort of Agios Ioannis.
AGIOS IOANNIS PILION (Port) ZAGORA-MOURESI
Five minutes away, descending the green slope, one reaches the village
of Agios Ioannis. This fisherman's village that attracted visitors even from the
beginning of the century, has quickly become one of the most dynamic resorts of
Mount Pelion Its green-clad landscape, its blue waters and its long beach with
a magnificent sable, are ideal for beautiful and carefree vacations. Small rowboats
as well as Yachts can be accommodated inside its small but functional port. There
are also Flying Dolphins connecting Agios Ioannis and Salonica, Halkidiki and
the Sporades.
This text is cited Sep 2002 from an old URL of the Municipality of Mouressi
ALI MERIA (Village) VOLOS
Tel: +30 24280 46414
Alli Meria is the first municipal compartment the visitor meets entering the Municipality
of Portaria. It is a village built in the traditional form, attracting many new
residents who dream of finding a peaceful home in beautiful surroundings. The
vegetation is lush and the village is built on the bank of the historical waterfall
Anavros, with a beautiful view on the Pagassitikos
bay and the urban complex of Volos.
ALMYROS (Town) MAGNESSIA
We can trace the history of contemporary Almyros back to ancient Alos,
home of Achilles, near the site Kefalosi; it was moved to its present location
after suffering repeated raids by pirates.
In the Archaeological
Museum the visitor can admire stone carvings, reliefs, inscriptions, as well
as artifacts from the Mycenean, Geometric, Classical and Hellenistic periods,
up until the age of the Roman Empire. A short distance form Almyros are the remains
of ancient Alos and the Kouri
forest, covering an area of 1,100 hectares with artificial lakes, various kinds
of animals and a miniature train, which takes visitors on a tour in the forest.
Setting out form Almyros one can visit the Monastery
of the Dormition, Upper Xenias, 600 metres up in the Othris
mountains, and admire the superb frescoes and carved wooden screen dating
from the 16th century, before enjoying a walk on the Othris mountains and through
the are of Zirelia, natural habitat of many aquatic species. The Forestry Department
office at Almyros supplies maps of planned walking routs and the Climbers Club
of Almyros will provide any information you need about climbing and mountain walks.
A short distance from the town are the beaches of Almyros, Euxeinoupolis
and Platanos, where you can
swim and enjoy the appetizers in one of the beautiful little tavernas. Two of
the year's high spots in the region are the Euxeinoupolis
carnival and the fish evening on Almyros beach, organized every June.
This text (extract) is cited November 2003 from the GNTO
- Region of Thessaly
- Prefecture of Magnesia
- Magnesia Prefecture
Tourism Committee tourist pamphlet.
ALONISSOS (Port) NORTH SPORADES
Arriving on Alonissos with the ferry or the hydrofoil, one disembarks
in Patitiri. Patitiri was chosen to be the main Port because is a natural harbour.
It took its name from the old wine pressures (Patitiria) that used
to exists, from when Alonissos was a red wine produser island.
Patitiri became the main town of the island accomodating the facilities
of life, today. Someone can find lots of places to stay and taste our delicious
sea food snacks.
Further to the North we meet the next two fishing villages, Rousoum
- Yialo and Votsi,
located at two charming bays, one after the other. Continuing to the North, one
finds many wonderfull beaches to swim such as: Milia,
Chrisi Milia, Tzortzi - Yialo, Lefto - Yialo e.t.c.
The visitor can reach the beaches either by land or by sea, using
cars or small taxi - boats which do these tours.
Leaving Patitiri and taking the main road, leading West, after 3 km.
you come to the old village of Alonissos. For those who love walking, there is
the old donkey path, which takes you from the port to the old Alonissos within
30min.
This text is cited Mar 2003 from the Municipality of Alonissos URL below, which contains image.
AMALIAPOLI (Port) ALMYROS
Tel: +30 24220 91246
Surrounded by dense pine and olive groves, 58 kilometers from Volos,
the fishing village of Amaliapolis is beautifully laid out in a natural amphitheatre.
It has two natural harbors, one of them sheltered by the little island
of Kikynthos, home to the
picturesque little church of Agios Nikolaos, built by the people of Trikeri
in 1805. The village has an unbroken history dating back to medieval times.
The visitor will enjoy his holiday in immaculate hotels or rented
accommodation, he will taste the village's traditional fish appetizers and visit
the new monastery of Panayia Xenia. He can also sail by caique to enjoy the delights
of the sea at Pagasitikos,
the Northern Sporades and
Evoia. Just 8 kilometers from
Amaliapolis lies Sourpi and
the beach of Nies, the ancient
port of the Myrmidons, from where Achilles set out to the Trojan War. A picturesque
beach for swimming and fishing.
This text (extract) is cited November 2003 from the GNTO
- Region of Thessaly
- Prefecture of Magnesia
- Magnesia Prefecture
Tourism Committee tourist pamphlet.
ANILIO (Village) ZAGORA-MOURESI
Tel: +30 24260 31328
Fax: +30 24260 31328
Anilio village is the entry point of Mouresi
municipality for the visitor that follows the mountain road via Chania
peak. Hidden behind a slope, the village probably got its name "because in
winter the sun almost never catches it". (An-Ilio: where "Ilios" is "sun" in Greek)
Being a visitor in Anilio you should visit the small, scenic square
where the church of Agios Athanassios is located, a great ecclesiastic monument
with one of the best Baroque wood-engraved temples in Pelion area. Anilio is also
a place where a number of other well-known monasteries thrived during past times
(Holly Mary admittance, Agios Haralambos, The holly cross, Holly trinity).
According to local tradition, at the lower part of the village there
used to be the ancient city Achilleio,
founded by Homer?s hero "Achilles" himself. Centaur "Cheiron", the master of Achilles
and Hercules, used to rest inside the big cave located at the coast of "Banikas"!
Another beautiful beach with crystal clear waters and rich flora touching
the edge of the sand, is Plaka
beach. Besides the tourist services, great credit is given to the local women?s
agricultural cooperative, which promotes the land through traditional homemade
fruit-sweets and drinks.
ARGALASTI (Village) SOUTH PELION
DAMOUCHARI (Settlement) ZAGORA-MOURESI
5Km away from Mouressi, there is the picturesque borough of Damouhari, the only natural harbor of the East Pelion. Its magnificent beach with its white pebbles in the wild, natural and impressive landscape stimulates the visitor.
KATOCHORI (Village) VOLOS
Tel: +30 24280 99101
Katihori lies in the southeast part of the Municipality of Portaria.
Is is picturesque village with rich vegetation, which has preserved its traditional
aspect.
As in the other compartments, here also the population cultivates
olive and apple trees, vegetables and vineyards of excellent quality, a fact which
has allowed the local population over the years to develop the production of wine
and tsipouro. Nowadays there are not many vineyards left, and the wine production
is limited to a small number of cultivators, who however still follow the traditional
methods, which guarantee the excellent quality of the product. A number of farmers
continue production, but the largest percentage of the product is consumed locally.
In recent years olive cultivation has spread widely. The farming area of the village
is one of the largest in Pelion,
with thousands of olive-trees, which produce thousands of tons of oil, part of
which is given to the Unions and commerce for edible use, while the largest part
of the production goes to the oil- press, where large quantities of excellent
quality oil is produced. Some producers make small quantities of «unburnt» oil,
which is considered by the older generation as a medicine for various health problems
(stomach, liver, etc.).
An Agricultural Assocation has been functioning for many years, which
mainly aims at supporting the farmers work. The Association provides pesticides,
is responsible for spraying the crops, and paying the producers from various business
transactions with the Pelion Union.
KISSOS (Village) ZAGORA-MOURESI
The highest located village of East Pelion, uniquely scenic, buried amongst the
wild and domestic flora of a breathtaking landscape, stands hidden away from the
sight of the unaware. Agia Marina Basilica church, a remarkable monument that
stands beside the homonymous square of equivalent beauty, marks the villages?
past time financial growth. It is known to be of the best and most representative
ecclesiastic monuments of Pelion Mount. The famous church that was recently restored
is decorated since the second half of 18th century with the best wood-engraved
gold-plated temple found around Pelion Mountain?s churches. It also contains numerous
Byzantine icons of great artistic value. The church of Agia Marina, hosts in one
of its side rooms the local ecclesiastic museum, to which one can see old ecclesiastic
scriptures and icons.
Other ecclesiastic monuments of interest include the Agios Efstathios
chapel found higher on the hills of Kissos and Agios Constantinos? old temple
in Mavroutsa area. Being a visitor in Kissos you will be satisfied not only by
the area sights and monuments, but also by the first class tourist services of
the local market.
MAKRYRACHI (Village) MAGNESSIA
Tel: +30 24260 31343
METOCHI (Village) SOUTH PELION
Tel: +30 24230 54313
MONI EVANGELISTRIAS (Monastery) SKIATHOS
Tel: +30 24270 22012
The Monastery of the Annunciation or the Evangelistria, as it is widely known, is one of the most remarkable monuments of Northern Sporades.< br>
The Monastery was built on the Agallianou site, where there were ruins of an old monastery. The complex was built from 1794 to 1806 and became the stronghold of "Kollyvades". A group of monks from Agion Oros, led by Niphon, due to a feud that emerged after the mid-18th century to the beginning of the 19th, left from there and went to several islands ( Patmos, Samos, Leipso etc.). After a short wandering they went to Skiathos, where they proceeded with the monastery’s building.
Monastery’s architecture is based on the one of the Agion Oros monasteries. The Cathedral is a condensed form of the Athonite type with the lateral spaces, the frugal and the splint and roofed by three domes, covered by gray slates. The rich rood screen projects into the simple space of the church. Only the Holy Step has frescoes from the time of the Greek Revolution, by painters from Galatista. In this space kept in ambries bones of many Saints. Outside the Catholic, within the monastery complex are the monks’ cells, the bank, the hospital, the hostel, the vesta (kitchen), the magkipeio, the taliagkra (olive press), the library, the chapels, the storerooms, the stable, etc. In addition, the monastery has a valuable library with many rare publications and documents, an eccestiastic museum, where are many priestly utensils and relics and a olive press/exhibition.
Daily itineraries from the town of Skiathos to the monastery service the visitors.
MOURESSI (Village) ZAGORA-MOURESI
Mouresi, a widely spread structured village built into a sea of green, is a wonderful
and especially prosperous village with a remarkable view to not only the Aegean
Sea but also to the nearby villages (Agios
Dimitrios - Agios Ioannis,
Kissos). It has a lot to
demonstrate to the visitor, including a wonderful square with magnificent view
that is shaded by three giant trees, being also a place where one can find the
metropolitan temple of Agia Triada (Holly Trinity).
The visitor should also not neglect to visit Damouhari
area, a place remarkably scenic and of a wild beauty. Damouhari beach is separated
into two halves being divided by a peninsula that reaches the sea: the "old Damouhari",
a nice pebbled beach and "new Damouhari" a small natural bay -unique in Pelion-
historically known as a port of trade during past times. The ruins of an old castle
of the middle ages , which stands on the peninsula's hill, and the remarkable
old chapel of Agios Nikolaos, are the area's only monuments. One of the "must
go to" beaches that one should not miss is the one called "Papa Nero" regarded
by some as one of the most wonderful beaches in whole Greece! Mouresi village
in all it's length is a place where one can find cosy, hospitable accommodation
at hotels, delicious local food and spirits at the tavernas, and wonderful flowers
within the pots of each village home.
NEA AGCHIALOS (Small town) VOLOS
One of the major towns of the region. Anchialos means the city by
the sea. Its well known for its beautiful black sand beach, picturesque port,
pine-clad hill (the citadel of the ancient Pyrasos)
and archaeological remains.
There are sites of archaeological interest all around the town: the
remains of both secular buildings and early Christian churches with extremely
fine mosaics.
Near Nea Anchialos is situated one of the two airports of the region.
The tourist infrastructure (hotels, rented accommodation, transport, small conference
facilities) guarantees the visitor a pleasant, relaxing holiday. Picturesque seaside
sites like Kritharia, Marathos,
Agios Georgios Kinigon, Megali
Valanidia and Dimitriada
are ideal for short excursions to complement the cultural activities taking place
all year round and culminating in the wine festival at the end of July or beginning
of August, where free wine is offered by the Dimitra Agricultural Collective,
one of the biggest wine producers in Greece.
This text (extract) is cited November 2003 from the GNTO
- Region of Thessaly
- Prefecture of Magnesia
- Magnesia Prefecture
Tourism Committee tourist pamphlet.
PORTARIA (Village) VOLOS
Queen of Pelion,
the beautiful village of Portaria, is one of most popular tourist resorts in Greece.
It is 12 klm distance from Volos
and 13 klm from the ski center, combining sea and mountains. It is situated at
a height of 650 mtrs. with an exceptional view of the Pagassitikos
bay.
Portaria is one of the most significant tourist resorts in Greece.
Visitors admire its natural beauties, like the «Centaurs' path» and the cascade
of Karavos, walk along the cobbled streets that are surrounded by yards with flowers
in full bloom, enjoy the view over the gulf of Pagassitikos and visit the Byzantine
churches and the old monasteries.
The numerous restored mansions remind you of the past of Portaria.
The Athanassakio Kindergarten (one of the first to be established in Greece),
the Zoulia Mansion (which operated as a Vocational School for girls), the Tsopotio
School (nowadays, the Town hall), are only several of its important monuments.
Portaria has a rich traditional culture and the Municipality promotes
the cultural element organizing events, congresses, meetings and festivals in
collaboration with the cultural association «ORMINIO». Suggestively we mention
the following annual activities:
•World Day of Dance.
•International Folklore Dance Festival for Children.
•International Folklore Festival.
•Revival of the Pelioritic Wedding.
•Exhibitions - Concerts - Meetings.
There are many hotels available of every class, traditional hostels,
rented rooms, and also restaurants, taverns and other similar establishments,
serving the needs of visitors. The women of Portaria have established the Agro-tourist
Association, which provides homemade fruit conserves, marmelades, liquors, pastries
and culinary specialities.
POURI (Village) ZAGORA-MOURESI
Tel: +30 24260 22160
STAGIATES (Village) VOLOS
Tel: +30 24280 42937
Stagiates is the fourth municipal compartment of the Municipality of Portaria.
Is is a small village to the northwest of Portaria,
with a rich natural enviroment, where visitors can enjoy the view of Volos
and the luscious green of the area. The village of Stagiates owes its fame to
for two reasons: the superb waters and the delicious sausages. Nowadays the Municipality
of Portaria, in an effort to preserve some of the old traditions, organizes a
yearly revival of the sausage tradition, with the Sausage Festival, which takes
place in July in the central square of the village.
TRIKERI (Small town) SOUTH PELION
Densely built at the top of the ancient Aeantion penisula, on the
right of Pagassitikos mouth,
Trikeri, the historic fishing village, stands in sleepless vigilance. In its harbor,
Agia Kiriaki, the visitor
can see a fleet of every kind of fishing boats and gets welcomed by the weatherbeaten,
kindhearted Trikeri villagers
The history of the village begins in the mid 1700's. The village
shipowners were the first to take part in the 1821 revolution against the Turks.
An outstanding example of historic greatness and of old grandeur are the churches
with the magnificent woodcarving decorations, the castle like houses of the seafaring
captains, the quaint local marriage the Easter customs and the luxurious golden
threaded Trikeri women's costume. Starting on Easter Day and for a whole week,
a joyful festival takes place in authentic island tradition. In the stone-paved
Central Square, every evening everyone participates in the "Kalamatianos" dance,
the folk songs perfomend by a popular orchestra. On Friday and Sunday following
Easter, we come to the highlights of the festivities. Supple bodied village girls,
wearing their gold-threaded costumes with the splendidid "Klidotaria" (gold or
silver bejeweled round clasps worn over embroidered bodices) are dancing gracefully
while the young men secretely make their choice of future wife. It's a dance of
ingredible grace and grandeur.
The people of Trikeri are traditionally sponge divers. All during
the year they set off to harvest the precious spongers off the deep of the seas.
Every june they orgazine a fishing festival in Agia Kiriaki harbor and at that
night all year's longings, hardships and yearings are poured out in song and dance.
To the village also belong the settlement of Kotes,
Trikeri's eastern resort and the "Old
Trikeri" island with its picturesque, sandy, lace like beaches. The great
monastery of "Panagia" stands on the inland and on the 9th and 10th of September
there's the celebration for the discovery of the miracle performing icon after
which the monastery is named. To Trikeri belong the little islands Alatas,
Prassouda, Mikra too. In the ouzo selling waterfront shops of Agia Kiriaki and
the island, as well as those in Trikeri village, the visitor can taste local specialities,
as octopus grilled on coals and other delicious sea-food delicacies. Spotless
guest house in the village, Agia Kiriaki and on Trikeri inland, offer visitors
hospitality.
You can get to Trikeri by car, public transportation buses as well
as by boat using the Volos - Sporades Ferry line that also stops at Trikeri island.
The visitor of Trikeri has a lot of fine beautiful memories...
The text is cited December 2002 from the tourist brochure of the Community
of Trikeri
TSAGARADA (Village) ZAGORA-MOURESI
Tsagarada, the "sea of green", is the home of Mouresi
municipality with significant history. We find it on our way right after Xourihti
village as we drive along from Volos town via the coastal road. The village lies
on the slopes of the mountain, facing the Aegean
Sea and is divided into four sections: Agii Taxiarhes, Agia
Paraskevi, Agios Stefanos
and Agia Kiriaki. The rich flora that surrounds this place adds numerous sights
of natural beauty, which transforms Tsagarada into one of the greatest and most
well organized tourist resorts of Pelion with constantly growing fans. Tsagarada
is well known to domestic and international tourists for the quality provided
within all sections of tourism industry, including hotels and lodgments, selected
restaurants, tourist gift shops and art galleries, etc.
Being a visitor to Tsagarada you should pay a visit to the scenic
squares scattered all around the four homonymous sections of the village, each
one hosting an old ecclesiastic monument. A rare monument of nature is found within
Agia Paraskevi Square, were the 1000-year-old plane tree stands dominating the
landscape. Following the traditional cobbled streets, you will pass along old
traditional houses, residences of noblemen and stone-built fountains. The wonderful
beaches of Tsagarada -"Fakistra" and the worldwide known "Milopotamos"-
with crystal clear waters and clean, marble-white tiny pebbles, offer the visitor
a unique sense of relaxation and joy never to be forgotten as the surrounding
landscapes are truly remarkable!
XORYCHTI (Village) ZAGORA-MOURESI
Xourichti is located on a green gorge called "Tsounaga" that is the deepest gorge
of Pelion. The wilderness of the landscape is truly awesome. The road of snake-sliding-turns
from Milies village extends like a curb up to Xourichti, making it the south side
entrance of Mouresi municipality.
"Limnionas" beach is a remarkable and quiet spot of natural beauty,
untouched by human intervention. A visitor here will have the privilege of enjoying
the glory and beauty of the land and sea.
Art-oriented visitors should pay a visit to the scenic chapel of "Kimisi
tis Theotokou" (Holly Mary's Assumption) dated probably to the 17th century,
with interesting late Byzantine paintings and a remarkable wood-engraved temple.
Nature lovers and fans of walking will find the old, arched, stone-build
bridge joining Xourichti with Tsagarada
an interesting place to visit.
XYNOVRYSSI (Village) SOUTH PELION
Tel: +30 24230 54517
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