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The Tsalapatas rooftile and brickworks factory was established in 1926. From that time and until it closed in 1978, it served as an important production facility with national scope. Nowadays, it is a rare example of a preserved industrial installation in this sector. It has been in operation as a museum since summer of 2006 and is part of the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation network of thematic museums.

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The second though older Neolithic settlement in Sesklo, 15 km west of Volos, along the same road past Dimini and very near the modern-day village of Sesklo . Early excavations brought to light findings that that established Sesklo as one of the most important Neolithic settlements in Creece and Europe.

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The Volos Archeological Museum was built in 1909. Both the wealth and variety of exhibits and the manner in which they are displayed in the Neolithic gallery and the room where the tombs have been recreated are of particular interest. The most significant exhibits of the museum's collection come from the prehistoric settlements of Sesklo and Dimini and compose an image of the Neolithic period in Thessaly and Greece in general.

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The archeological site of Dimini, 5 km west of Volos lies next to the village of the same name and initially became known for the relics of a Neolithic settlement on the hill.

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All of the beaches are accesible by car, bike or on foot after a pleasant and relatively easy walk through the forest. You can even stay in a beautiful roon next to the surf, where the sand is your terrace and the sea yours for the taking.

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Παλαιο+Τρικερι

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A taste of the local cuisine will round out your introduction of Volos and Pelion. Two types of cuisine are typical of the area. The appetisers,or meze served at the tsipouro or "tsipouradika", and Pelion-style dishes.

Tsipouro is distillate made from the pomace of grapes after they have been pressed to make wine. The distillate is drunk all over Greece in various forms (tsipoyro,raki, tsikoudia), but for a long time it was only marketed in Thessaly.

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Popular beaches or reclusive bays, with expanses of sand or remote and rocky, the waters are always clean, with welcoming seaside restaurants, fresh fish, excellent hotels, some quiet and others more lively with beach bars, water aports and sailing.

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Many beaches have been awarded Blue Flags and can be found along the Pagasetic or on the Aegean side of the mountain. No matter what type of visitor you are, there are plenty of beaches to suit your fancy.

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Christmas in Volos is beautiful   The city lights up  and the streets , trees and houses are all covered with blue lights. An amazing theme park also opens with fun activities to do.

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The sun and the sea are always good reasons to visit Greek destinations, especially in summer. Even better reasons are Volos and Pelion, where the lush green mountain reaches right down to the deep blue of the sea to form a coastline of expansive and gorgeous beaches

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A short distance from Volos and

accessible via regular ferries from the

Port of Volos, visitors can easily get to

the Northern Sporades islands, which

include cosmopolitan Skiathos, verdant

Skopelos and quiet and peaceful

Alonissos.

These three unique islands each offer

something different to satisfy all

expectations .

(2.5 hours by ferry, or 1.5 by hydrofoil to

Skiathos, the ﬁrst of the Northern

Sporades islands).

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The Pelion train travels through the mountain over a lovely mountain route crossing verdant slopes for a total length of 15 km and takes 90 minutes and ends up in the large historic village of Milies

The route is ﬁlled with nature

and old but intricate construction

that shaped the retaining walls,

arched bridges, stone arches and

tunnel entrances.

The modern-day route is part of

the span between Volos and

Milies.

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The main square is among the leading landmarks of Pelion and should be included on visitor's must-see list. The museum of Folk Art and History of Pelion is housed in the Topalis Manor . This is the oldest and largest museum operating in the villages of Pelion, offering a rich collection of exhibits on the history, art, culture and daily life of it's one-time inhabitants

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Makrinitsa is the most representative village in Pelion. It has preserved the integrity of it's traditional Pelion-style architecture and constitutes in it's entirety an authentic example of local tradition. As you walk along the cobblestone lanes found everywhere, you will come across water fountains flowing with cool spring water, manor homes and hospitable people. The village is known as the "balcony of Pelion " , as is offers an unimpeded view towards Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf.

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Lovely routes through the mountain offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the impressive landscapes, breathtaking views of the sea and magnificent villages. A modern ski centre operates near the highest settlement of Chania. There are also many spots around Pelion where organised alternative tourism activities are available, including horse riding, hiking, ecotourism treks and others.

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In history and in art , the Centaurs are shown as having a human torso and the lower body of a horse. The best know Centaur was Chiron , a wise teacher whose students included Asclepius , Jason and Achilles. He was the first to use herbs to treat illnesses and injuries. According to the myth, Chiron belonged to the farmed race of Centaurs descended from the gods and were wise , just , good-hearted , and friends and supporters of humans

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Dozens of renowned villages have been listed as traditional settlements because of the exquisite natural landscape, unique cultural heritage and characteristic Pelion-style architecture.

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Mount Pelion rises to the north and east of Volos, a verdant mountain of legends and Centaurs and one of the most beautiful and bewitching in Greece. With an area of about 50 km and its peak rising to 1624 m, Pelion seduces its visitors by perfectly combining the mountain and the sea.

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The expedition of Jason and the Argonauts

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The expedition of Jason and the Argonauts

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Volos is the centre of the myth of the Argonaut expedition known all over the world. The first major naval expedition of the ancient Greeks is directly related to Iolcos , the ruling city on the Pagasetic Gulf during the Bronze Age. It was from here that the ship Argo set off with Jason and the Argonauts for Colchis in the Black Sea to claim the Golden Fleece.

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Volos is one of the largest Greek cities and one of the most important ports in the country. It is located in Central Greece (320 km north of Athens and 219 km south of Thessaloniki). A natural Harbour in the Pagasetic Gulf and a stone's throw from Mount Pelion, it combines all the allure of the sea with the mystical beauty of the mountain of the Centaurs. The city is associated with the famed expedition of the Argonauts, one of the most important epics of Greek mythology.