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Thessaly

Thessaly

Enjoy Thessaly, a region of sheer beauty with mountains, rivers, beaches, the popular Plastira Lake, Tempi valley, and last but not least the unique Meteora, the most photogenic spiritual site in Greece. Archeological areas, Byzantine monasteries and churches, traditional settlements and ski resorts complete the fascinating natural beauty of Thessaly and make it a popular holiday destination. Soaring like a sleepless guardian above the city of Volos, Mt Pelion is gorgeous throughout the year. Set against an idyllic backdrop of olive groves that shimmer in the sunlight, dense forests and lush fruit orchards, these 24 stone-built villages are the true gems of Pelion.

Take the legendary “Mountzouris”, the traditional train of Pelion that connects Milies with Ano Lechona. It’s the perfect way to see part of the mountain and some other traditional villages. Visit Volos, the city of the Argonauts, where you will definitely pass by a tsipouro taverna as they are dispersed in every nook and cranny: almost 600 (!) of them bear the gastronomic stamp of the city and provide people with a favourite meeting point; that is the unrivalled landmark of Volos. Just a few kilometers to the West, lie the archaeological sites of Sesklo (the most ancient settlement of Europe, dating back to 6.000 BC) and Dimini, the most important prehistoric settlement in Greece and one of the most important ones of the New Stone Age worldwide.

Quick Guide

  • Volos

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  • Kalabaka

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  • Karditsa

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  • Larissa

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  • Pelion

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  • Trikala

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Signature Experiences

Immerse yourself in the authentic Greek way of life

  • Easter at Meteora

    Easter at Meteora

    Easter at Meteora
  • Christmas in Meteora

    Christmas in Meteora

    Christmas in Meteora
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    Pafsilipou Grove

    Pafsilipou Grove
  • Lake Plastira

    Lake Plastira

    Lake Plastira
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    Tsitsanis Museum

    Tsitsanis Museum
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    The Gathering of the Sarakatsani

    The Gathering of the Sarakatsani
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    Pertouli Ski Resort

    Pertouli Ski Resort
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    Matsopoulos Mill

    Matsopoulos Mill
  • The Monasteries of Meteora

    The Monasteries of Meteora

    The Monasteries of Meteora
  • The most photogenic spiritual monument in Greece

    The most photogenic spiritual monument in Greece

    The most photogenic spiritual monument in Greece
  • Rock Climbing in Meteora

    Rock Climbing in Meteora

    Rock Climbing in Meteora
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    Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Kalabaka

    Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Kalabaka
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    The “Maides” of Makrinitsa, Mount Pelion

    The “Maides” of Makrinitsa, Mount Pelion
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    Canyoning in the gorges of Tsagarada

    Canyoning in the gorges of Tsagarada
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    Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum

    Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum
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    Archaeological sites of Sesklo and Dimini

    Archaeological sites of Sesklo and Dimini
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    Mount Pelion architecture

    Mount Pelion architecture
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    Volos Museum of the City

    Volos Museum of the City
  • Routes in Pelion

    Routes in Pelion

    Routes in Pelion
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    Horseback riding on Mount Pelion

    Horseback riding on Mount Pelion
  • Mt Pelion

    Mt Pelion

    Mt Pelion
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    Cooking lessons on Mount Pelion

    Cooking lessons on Mount Pelion
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    The picturesque village of Lafkos

    The picturesque village of Lafkos
  • Canoe kayak in the Pinios River

    Canoe kayak in the Pinios River

    Canoe kayak in the Pinios River
  • The dreamy beaches of Volos

    The dreamy beaches of Volos

    The dreamy beaches of Volos
  • At Volos’ famous tsipouradika

    At Volos’ famous tsipouradika

    At Volos’ famous tsipouradika
  • Pinios river

    Pinios river

    Pinios river
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    Pinios Festival

    Pinios Festival
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    Beaches of Larissa

    Beaches of Larissa
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    Diachronic Museum of Larisa

    Diachronic Museum of Larisa
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    The gastronomy of Larissa

    The gastronomy of Larissa
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    Wine tourism in Rapsani

    Wine tourism in Rapsani
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    Tyrnavos Tsipouro

    Tyrnavos Tsipouro
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    Mount Ossa and nearby villages

    Mount Ossa and nearby villages
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    Ambelakia, Kissavos

    Ambelakia, Kissavos

Meteora. A pilgrimage between heaven and earth

A sacred place, inscribed as a UNESCO Mixed World Heritage Site in 1988, Meteora blends spirituality and religious devotion with unparalleled natural beauty. The rocks of Meteora, which are part of the Meteora-Pyli Geopark, belonging to the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, were formed from sediments carried by rivers that accumulated here millions of years ago, when the area was a sea. The sandy sandstone was sculpted over time by rain, snow, and wind, creating an impressive relief. P...

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