Travel guide Thessalia
The Heart of Greece
Come to the heart of Greece and spend a beautiful
beach holiday in Thessaly! It is a region in the center of the country, surrounded by Macedonia,
Epirus, Central Greece, and the
Aegean. Trikala, Karditsa, Larisa, and
Magnisia are the four regional districts. If you rent a beautiful vacation apartment or house at a good price, you can drive via the well-developed A 1 highway. Airports are available, for example, in Skyros, Ioannina, Volos, and Skiathos.
Hot Vacation with Vacation Home or Apartment
The climate in Greece is generally Mediterranean, which ensures dry summers and cool, damp winters. Heavy rainfall is not uncommon during the winter months. However, it remains mild along the coastlines. There is virtually no frost. Rain rarely falls in summer. However, cumulus clouds often form over mountain masses in Thessaly. The high summer can be scorching hot. The Mediterranean climate in the inland areas around Larisa or Trikala ensures higher temperatures.
Fiery Schnapps and Soup for Breakfast
Rent a vacation home or apartment privately and discover Thessaly in
Greece from a culinary perspective! The region is known for its homemade Trachana soup, which is sometimes served in the mountain villages for breakfast in winter. Traditional and tasty are also the flour dishes in the region. You can get various traditional sweets in Portaria or Zagora. Fried sausage and paprika are specialties in the taverns of Spetsofai. You have to drink many small glasses of fiery schnapps in Volos when you participate in a Tsipouro ceremony. Many appetizer platters accompany this. Trikala and Larisa are considered centers of cheese production. The best-known varieties include Graviera, Kaseri, and Kefalograviera. Locals usually have lunch around 2 pm. The main meal is usually served in the evening around 8 pm.
Picture-Perfect Beaches
If you want to spend your vacation with your four-legged friend, you should inquire with the vacation home or apartment owner about the possibility of a
Vacation with a dog in Thessaly with the respective accommodation. Thessaly in Greece is suitable for a vacation with the whole family. The most popular beaches are located on the Pelion Peninsula. The turquoise water and sandy or pebble beaches will enchant you! Holiday destinations worth visiting in Pelion include Horefto, Papa Nero, Damouhari, Ai Ioannis, and Fakistra. The Sporades are also famous for their beautiful beaches, for example, Velanio on the evergreen Skopelos. The Pastira Lake is a highlight. On its banks, you can also go archery, horseback riding, cycling, or hiking.
Nature, Culture, and History
On Mount Athos, you will find the largest and most important monasteries in Greece: Meteora. The buildings on the impressive rocks are even considered one of the most important cultural monuments worldwide. A top tip is the city of Volos with its colorful promenade, many restaurants, and converted industrial monuments. The museums and archaeological sites Dimini and Sesklo are also worth a visit here. The capital of Thessaly is Larisa, which has two ancient theaters and the Acropolis on the hill of Agios Achillios. It gets idyllic in Tempi, where the Pineios River carves a narrow, green gorge between Olympus and Ossa. The nearby town of Ambelakia is famous for its magnificent and protected villas. The islands of Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos are beautiful islands with fascinating vegetation, dreamy swimming bays, and the National Marine Park to protect the Mediterranean monk seal. One of the most beautiful beaches in Greece can be found in Koukounaries on Skathos. You can pilgrimage through breathtaking landscapes on ancient paths in Pelion. Here, you will find ancient villages with traditional stone architecture, dense forest areas, old fountains, and stone bridges. The Kissavos (Mount Ossa) is known as an ideal starting point for mountain bike tours, canyoning, and off-road driving. You can sail and canoe, for example, in the calm waters of the Pagasetic Gulf. Grab a cheap vacation apartment or house and enjoy your vacation in Thessaly!