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Magnisia / Magnesia Greece

Magnisia. Magnesia is located in the Region of Thessaly, halfway along the North-South road and rail axis (Athens-Salonica) and is traversed by the new, already planned, east-west axis (Igoumenitsa - Volos). Magnesia - a region of central Greece, combines in a unique way the green mountain landscape with the deep blue of the Aegean sea, offering visitors a variety of destinations for holidays or short excursions:

on the mountain of the Centaurs - Mount Pilion

on the cosmopolitan island of Skiathos

on 'traditional' Skopelos

on Alonnisos, the 'ecological' island

in the Olympic city of Volos

the 'unexplored' villages of Almyros, Pteleos, Sourpi and the plain of Thessaly

The lavish abundance of natural beauty, the ever-changing landscape, the beauty of the changing seasons, the ideal geographical position, history, culture, the high quality of amenities and the many forms of tourism available all year round - these are the assets of the region which make Magnesia such a comprehensive tourist attraction.

Special offers in Magnisia

The Olympic city of Volos

The Olympic city of Volos: Capital of the prefecture of Magnesia - a large, modern, dynamic city, in one of the most attractive areas of Greece, guaranteed to enchant the tourist from the first moment. The city is also famed for its rich cultural life, for its archaeological museum and for the important Neolithic settlements at Dimini and Sesklo.

Pilion / Pelion

Twenty-four picturesque villages to delight the visitor, as well as the fine old houses in traditional architectural style, cobbled streets and paths, the Agriolefkes skiing centre, a miniature steam railway and a mountain activities centre offering all sorts of alternative sport and leisure opportunities more Pilion

The islands of the northern Sporades

Beautiful, idyllic Skiathos, the island of sixty magical beaches, one of the most cosmopolitan of Greek islands but still possessed of all its traditional charm and a rich heritage of vernacular architecture. Holidays to meet the most demanding requirements. Lush greenery, historic buildings, culture, traditional towns and villages - all harmoniously combined on one of the most beautiful of all the Aegean islands.

Interesting Magnisia

The Northern Sporades Marine Park: One of the few natural habitats of the Mediterranean seal monachus-monachus, an invitation to magical adventures.

Unexplored' Magnesia: Mt. Othrys, situated opposite Pilion, with the picturesque villages of Almyros, Pteleos, Sourpi and the traditional Kefalohoria villages of the plain of Thessaly - a landscape full of pleasant surprises.

A wide range of alternative forms of tourism, such as: trekking, conferences, cultural tourism, cycling, sports, riding, mountain climbing, ecology, sea sports, diving, religious tourism and gastronomy - and many more.

Relaxing holidays on the beaches of the Aegean or the Pagasitic Gulf, rides on the miniature railway, walks along the cobbled streets and paths, sea sports, swimming in the serene waters of the Aegean, mountain hiking, skiing, riding, traditional foods in the little tavernas and ouzo bars for which the region is renowned...

The Ski Centre of Pelion

The Tracks and stone-paved paths of Pelion - extended walking network of 190 km with 29 routes

The steam train of Pelion - covering the scenic route Ano Lehonia - Milies

National Marine Park of Northern Sporades - protection and development of one of the most important habitats of the Mediterranean seal

Horse riding Clubs

Places of interest in Thessalia (Thessaly)

[ The prefecture of Karditsa ][ The prefecture of Larissa ][ The prefecture of Magnisia ][ The prefecture of Trikala ][ Pilion ][ Meteora ][ Pindos ][ Volos ]

The map of Thessaly

Links: Hotels, hostels, apartments, villas in Magnisia Magnisia(dutch) Thessalie(belgian) Text source: Committee for the Promotion of Tourism in Magnesia The Magnesia Prefecture www.magnesia.gr Magnesia Tourism www.magnesia-tourism.gr