Unique Thessaly
You can visit Thessaly the land of Achilles and Jason. The reasons why you should visit Thessaly, the center of Greece are uncountable: the mystical Olympus, the enchanted Pelion, the river Pinios, the charming Plastira lake, the valley of Tempi, the exquisite Meteora, the idyllic beaches of Larissa and Magnesia. These destinations will most certainly enchant you. Countless archeological sites, byzantine monasteries and churches, traditional villages and ski resorts complete this Thessaly’s exciting natural landscape.
Like sleepless guards over the town of Volos, the villages of Pelion rise, beautiful all year round. With an idyllic background of the olive gardens which shine with the light of sun, dense forests and green gardens, these 24 stone built villages are the real diamonds of the mountain. The best way to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the landscape is to discover its well hidden treasures and walk through it. Visit Volos the town of the Argonauts and of alcohol, with great museums, where you can see the history of the area unfold but also with dreamed beaches where thousand visitors gather every year.
Meteora. Preserved and protected monument of Humanity.
One of the most important monuments of the world, protected by UNESCO which has characterized it as “Preserved and Protected Monument of Humanity” is the most revered- second only to Mount Athos- religious center of Greece. The first monks came here at the 11th century. Meteora became a religious center at the 13th – 14th century, as many residents from the surrounding areas became monks.
The oldest way to reach the monasteries is climbing. Then it had the meaning of struggling to isolate and to seek out the divine. Nowadays is an alternate activity and the best way to enjoy the uniqueness of the landscape. Nevertheless, most pilgrims-visitors use the steps which are carved on the mountain. Enchanting walks through the trails which are hidden between the huge rocks. Rocks which is being said that were created by material brought there by the waters of a big river which flew through that area. With the constant blowing of the winds and the rains an every other geological changes that happened during the years the rocks were shaped like we see them today.
