Thessalia is one of the most interesting and harmonious regions of Greece. It is where the legendary Mount Olympus, hundreds of unique historical sites and one of the best beaches in the country can be found. The region is situated off the coast of the Aegean Sea. Sporades archipelago with its popular beach resorts and wildlife sanctuaries is also a part of Thessalia.
1. To begin with, Thessaly is not located in the tropics, there is the change of seasons in this region, in summer the temperature is about 30 degrees Celsius, and in winter, it is about 10 … Open
The most popular beaches of Thessalia are concentrated in Volos Prefecture, as well as in the capital region and its immediate environs. Within the city of Agria the rocky beach of Barba … Open
Tourists, which aren’t fond of hiking, are offered to ride to the most picturesque places by Yasonos train, which was first launched in 1895. In addition to its amazing natural beauty, Pilo Peninsula is famous for its picturesque villages, each of which is a storehouse of historical and architectural attractions.
Thessalia is famous for various accommodation places of different categories. Historic hotels are widespread, one of the most famous among them is located in Portaria. We are talking about a … Open
After examining the mainland region, you have to pay attention to the isles. Picturesque Sporades islands are famous due to variety of natural attractions, as each of them has unique reserves. Alonnisos and Skopelos make the best fit for hiking and admiring nature. You could combine trips to historical sites and exploring natural attractions on Skiathos ; it is famous for its lively atmosphere and a wide selection of first-class resorts. For many years, Thessalia has remained under scrutiny of archaeologists. Many historical areas are now available for public access. Travelers will have an opportunity to admire the ruins of castles and amphitheaters, temples and ancient thermae. Museums of Thessalia represent unique historical artifacts and art objects.
In truth, Thessaly is not a very suitable place for shopping. An exception to this can be your purpose to buy a fur coat. If it is exactly your case, then it makes sense and you can safely … Open
Vegetables and grain are still popular agricultural cultures in Thessalia. There are also plantations with medical herbs. The island is also a great place to see unique Skyros horses. Breeding these horses is also an important occupation of local people. These tiny horses look somewhat similar to ponies. Excursions to horse farms are very popular with tourists, especially tourists with children. Quite an interesting fact – it is not clearly known how these horses appeared on the island.