Things to see and do Thessaly

The Monastery of the Holy Trinity was probably built in the 15th century by the monk Dometius and decorated with murals by the brothers Antonios and Nikolaos. From the top of its rock, it offers without a doubt the most beautiful and characteristic picture of the Meteors. The first impression one gets of this monastery, when one sees it appearing in the distance, is striking with, in the foreground, the rocky peak that seems to emerge from the Pinion valley and, in the background, the peaks of Le Pinde and its wooded slopes. The summit used to be reached by a rope ladder or gondola, before a staircase of 140 steps was carved out of the rock in 1925. The first church you see when you enter is the church of Saint-Jean-Prodome. It is a circular chapel carved out of the rock. It was decorated with murals and religious paintings in 1862.Before entering the church oratory, we discover the sacristy, built in 1684 according to the epigraph on the wall. Objects of worship such as precious crosses or priestly vestments were placed there. All these objects, some of which were very valuable, were looted by the Germans during the war. We even stole the monastery bell tower! Twenty-six ancient icons have survived this vandalism; they are in the Varlaam convent. The oratory is beautiful with its silver-covered gospel printed in Venice in 1539. On the dome appears Christ and in the four corners the evangelists.

2 km from Ano Lechonia is this long beach (along the road) and a cave that can be visited by caving lovers. 2 and 4 km later, Kato Gatsea and Kala Nera are also popular beaches of Greeks in summer. Taverns offer squid, octopus and fish of the day. In another direction, Platanidia also offers, at 1 km, a beautiful beach and a pleasant holiday place.

The archaeological site of Dimini overlooks the bay of Pagasitikos. It is a famous Neolithic site, discovered at the end of the th century.

Go to Sesklos, 5 km away, to see an even older site dating from the beginning of the Neolithic. Free entrance, same timetable as the Site site.

A medium-sized summer destination, the small seaside resort of Nea Anchialos offers pleasant beaches if you stay in Volos and if you want to swim. It is only 18 km away. Here you can enjoy a lunch and enjoy its clear waters or discover its famous black sand beach.

Much more beautiful and typical than its neighbour Malaki, the beach of Kala Nera is nestled in the hollow of its bay, surrounded by taverns, cafes, hotels, rooms for rent and small shops including a delicious bakery.