Gynecocracy
Exploring Nea Anchialos Sailing Holidays area
On the first Wednesday of Lent of Easter it revives the Gynecocracy, old custom, accompanied with a feast.
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- Date: Ash Wednesday
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Coastal picturesque fishing village 54 km from Volos, ideal for relaxing holidays. Built on a sheltered secluded bay, it faces far away the islet of Kikinthos with the small church of Holy Trinity.
At a small distance from the city, the beach of Almyros in Platanos can be found. Clean waters and decent taverns.
Beautiful beach with dark sand and pebbles. There are no particular facilities, but in the surrounding area you can find several restaurants and other shops.
Nea Anchialos, south of Volos at a distance of 19 km from the city, has evolved into a popular seasonal resort. It offers splendid and diverse beaches.
The beach is found in front of the homonymous seaside settlement, which is located approximately 3 km north-northeast of Nea Anchialos. Sandy organized beach that is popular with young people.
Few kilometers after Chrysi Akti and in the direction of Volos, we meet the bight Mamidakis and the settlement of Agios Georgios Kynigon. The settlement has both permanent and seasonal residences along with a calm beach with pebbles and shingles.
It is at the front of the homonymous settlement. It is a series of small sandy beaches in coves that are separated from each other by wide rocks.
The settlement Kritharia, as Marathos, is found towards the way to Volos. From the first settlements inhabited by German vacationers.
6 km before Volos, with good tourist infrastructure and awarded with a Blue Flag. The beach is extended at a length of 5 kilometers with plenty of free spaces, cafeterias and restaurants.
Small beach with pebbles and pines between Alykes and Volos. The beach is not organized, but offers calm and quietness.
The beach of Anavros has been consistently awarded with a blue flag and is found in the extension of Agios Konstantinos park. Organized sandy beach that is found quite near the city of Volos.
A reknown beach for its cold and abrupt waters. The beach has pebble and is found at the exit of the city to Agria.
At a distance of 7 km south-east of Volos the popular coastal tourist resort of Agria is a modern and dynamic town, full of life all year long. The plethora of coastal taverns, restaurants and refreshment stands offer visitors great gastronomic options as well as relaxation.
The port of Vólos is a well-sheltered artificial port situated at the head of the homonymous bay. The port is the third largest port in Greece (after Peiraiás and Thessaloníki) and it is the only important port in Thessalía.
The small port’s entrance is 50 meters wide and is facing northwest. It is protected from south winds by a windward mole, 130 meters long.
The theatre of ancient Demetrias is situated within the walls of ancient Demetrias, near the village of Nees Pagasses in Volos Municipality.It was built when the ancient city was founded, near the Palace of the Macedonian Kings.
The theater of Volos is situated in Riga Feraiou square and is one of the biggest stages in the Balkans. It can seat 1000 people.
Volos Marina is located in the center of Volos, a port city on the east coast of the Greek mainland, situated midway between Athens and Thessaloniki. Along with Skiathos marina they are the main ports of call to the Sporades sailing area.