Alternative Tourism

At the land of the Gods, The Centaurs, the Nymphs and the Giants, every period have its own charm. Lakes, rivers, fertile valleys and wild and beautiful mountains as base for the blue water of agean pelagos have been welcoming man for 100.000 years.

Archeological sites, Byzantine fortresses, monasteries, historical settlements and ancient traditions are proof of the uninterrupted continuity of culture. Thessaly holds a different, magical landscape for a memorable experience. The Prefecture of Larissa is the heart of the Greece. Has the largest cultivation area of Greece, with exceptionally fertile soil and a rich production of agricultural products.

The eastern side of the Prefecture of Larissa, washed by the Aegean Sea, is one of the most beautiful coastlines of the country, with sandy and rocky beaches, two harbors, crystal clear waters and untouched natural environment. It constitutes the centre of the NW Aegean for sea excursions and journeys. Agiokambos, Sotiritsa and Velika, stretching over a coastline of 12 km, have been repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag (EU symbol for top-quality beaches), are the most popular summer choice for holiday makers, offering a range of exciting activities (beach volley, sea kayaking, water-cycling etc.).

So close to the mountain of Kissavos (or Ossa) covered by dense forest with impressive gorges, torrents and streams crossing its slopes that has been classified as the “Aesthetic Forest of Ossa”, is protected by the Natura 2000 European network and it has been characterized as a “botanical garden” with several water ways (canyons, lakes etc.).

The Mavrovouni mountain also, covered in vegetation with mixed forests of chestnuts, oak, beech and other shrubs, is a particularly interesting escape location. The Polydendri Forest, formerly known as the Royal Estate, with its marked paths and bicycle routes, organized picnic facilities and two old monasteries dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) is an area for visit and rest. At the narrow crossing between Ossa and Olympus (home of the Gods, classified as National Forest, while UNESCO declared the mountain a “Biosphere Reserve”) flows the river Peneus, forming the impressive Tembi Valley. At the outfalls of Peneus to the Aegean Sea, lies the Peneus Delta, one of the most important wetland habitats of Greece, protected by the Ramsar Treaty, is the habitat of several rare bird species.

One can complete his visit to the Prefecture only by savoring the unique tastes of local products and traditional flavors of the area. (Pure, genuine Mediterranean products for a Mediterranean diet!) For the true adventure lovers, the choices offered are infinite. With the experienced staff of Trekking Hellas your vacations will be unforgettable!!!

Larissa: The biggest town of the area has the biggest amphitheatrically ancient theatre of the Europe, a second smaller ancient theatre, the Acropolis on the hill of St. Achillios, Monument of Hippocrates, Pinakotheke, Park of Alkazar, Historical and Archaeological Museum, etc. All the Commercial Centre is pavemented that makes the visit very pleasant.

Agia : St. Anthony church, Romaic Bath, Ancient Caves, Nobleman’s houses, Monasteries, pavemented Commercial Centre, Tassel studio

Agiocampos : Sts Anargiroi ancient rock sea caves, Port

Veneto : Flampouri Monastery, Egea’s Sea Caves Polidendri : organized Forest with BBQ places, MTB roads, 2 Panagia’s churches, Trek paths

Metaksohori : Nobleman’s houses, Ancient school of girls, Aqueduct, Rock Bridge, Churches, summer Cherry’s Feast

Megalovryso : Spring “Megali Vrisi”, Byzantine Monasteries, Feast of Easter

Roof of Kissavos , Profitis Elias, Kanalos (1680 mt), Refuge

Anatoly : Woman multiethnic monastery (unique in Europe), Museum, Rock ancient Bridge

City of Melivoia - Lakes of Skiti and Ampelakia

Ampelakia: Swartz museum, Cultural Centre, Orias Castle, Monasteries

Tempi Valley : Suspension Bridge, Church of St Paraskevi (cave of saint water), Local Wineries, Drias Centre, Trizina, Love Boat

Rapsani : Caves, Mon. St. Teodoroi, Churches, Feast of 15 August, Feast of Wine

Pinio’s Delta : Wetland (Ramsar Treaty), Fiords, Heron’s kind birds

Omolio : Ruins of ancient Omolio, Rock Bridge, August maize and kiwi Feast

Stomio : Pinios River mouth, Mon. St. Demetrio, July Sea’s Feast

Karitsa : Arioprino (forest), Calypsos Canyon, October Chestnut Feast

Kokkino Nero : Prebyzantine Bridge, Spring of natural red carbonic water

From Rakopotamo, Polidendri, Agiokampos, Sotiritsa, Velika, Paliouria, Koutsoupia, Kokkino Nero, Platia Ammos, Panagitsa, Kalibi, Pigadi, Psarolakas, Stomio, Aleksandrini, Delta Piniou, Kouloura, Mesaggala, to Kastri Loutro almost 70 km of coastline and a lot of them awarded Blue Flags (EU symbol for top-quality beaches)

All of those villages present traditional atmosphere and one can find traditional products and artistic local objects.