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Nea Anchialos

The Nymphe Of Pagassitikos

Thanks to its picturesque, charming nature, clean seaside, the coexistence of peacefulness and the cosmopolitan life and mainly the clean environment and the hospitality of the local people, have made the town one of the biggest tourist resorts of the area.

Nea Anchialos has dense vegetation, full of pine trees, vineyards, olive trees, almonds trees.

Two little hills, Kokkinovrahos and Mavrorahi, rise westnorthwest, which attribute to the town its exquisite view of the clear waters of Pagassitikos bay and reveal the excellent laying out.

The beautiful coasts of Nea Anchialos extend to 20 Klms.

There is a variety of beaches with the unique reddish sand (appropriate for sand-baths for people suffering from rheumatism).

There is also golden sand as well as cliffs and pebbles.

Small bays and ports, which are formed in certain areas, offer indisputably clear water, ideal for swimming, fishing and sea sports.

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Intoduction Welcome to Nea Anchialos Nea Anchialos Beach Animation Half Day Tours Volos-Dimini-Sesklo Volos-Portaria-Makrynitsa Full Day Tours Meteora Delphi Dion and Vergina Athens and Acropolis Sports and Activities Scuba Diving Canyoning Sailing Sailing Horse Riding

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BEACH ANIMATION

Nea Anchialos Animation Sit back and relax

Nea Anchialos Beach Animation There are plenty of things to do while your stay in Nea Anchialos. A big range of local activities, museum visits, archaeological excavations and nature sightseeing.

Our programs include: Aqua Aerobic Beach & Aqua Zoumba Tai Chi Yoga Pilates Stretching Beach Volley Beach Soccer Darts Creative children plays, Mini Disco, Face & Body Painting Excursions at the local sight seeing Traditional Dance lessons Traditional Cuisine lessons

Nea Anchialos Gastronomy Delights

Rich nature, rich and delicious fantasy in Magnesia.

Among the thousands of olive trees, fruit trees and aromatic herbs, the place offers delicious fruit that stimulate the taste.

Besides, it is no secret that Magnesia is not famous only for its unparalleled beauty, but also for original and delicious flavors of fruit, traditional food and sweets.

Enjoy fresh fish as it in the first demand.

Enjoy lobster or grouper in the fish taverns, and enjoy the local tsipouro with the variety of delicious small appetizers served!

An unforgetable culinary journey!

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Nea Anchialos See the glorious past Feel the sea breeze Listen the night sea splashes Taste the local delights And

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HALF DAY TOURS

Tours, Excursions & Fun Journey to the Myths

Volos - Dimini - Sesclo This route is a travel through time and culture.

We depart at 10:00 to visit the Neolithic settlement in Sesclo, which was developed on the hill “Kastraki” and at the around area. It was inhabited from the 7th till the 4rth millenium b.c..

Above “Kastraki” we can find foundations by stone which are small with narrow streets which form at a few points squares.The findings from the excavations made Sesclo's settlement one of the greatest settlements in Greece as well as Europe. Then we can visit the archeological site of Dimini. The site became known because it fully presents the image of the Neolithic settlement until today.

Next stop will be the archeological museum of Volos.

Volos - Portaria - Makrynitsa After a short panoramic drive from the port into the city centre of Volos and the memorable Argo, your excursion begins with a visit at the small but interesting museum of Volos, established in 1909.

Here you will view the findings of the excavations in the Magnesia region, including the exclusive funerary stelesconsidered to be masterpieces of the Hellenistic art of the 3rd Century B.C. You will admire also exhibits such as Neolithic graves and grave objects and findings from the prehistoric sites of Dimini and Sesklo.

Next, visit Mt. Pelion where stops will be made in Portaria (short stop for photos) and Makrynitsa.

These characteristics villages offer a view of the Greek lifestyle and unique local architecture.

Return back to Nea Anchialos.

We will tour in the museum and we will see the exhibits from the excavations at the region of Thessaly. We will see the unique finding of an 8 year old who was buried with her doll and other personal things 2500 years ago.

The tour in the city of Volos is completed with the tour at the shops where we can visit the Metropolitan Temple of Agios Nikolaos, Ermou precinct, the university which is located next to the sea and we will reach the landmark of the city Argo, which is known from the Argonautica which departed from the port of ancient Iolkos.

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FULL DAY TOURS

Tours, Excursions & Fun Journey to the Myths

Meteora The Holy Monasteries

Delphi: The Oracle

During this day tour we will visit the region of Meteora which is of unique beauty and religious interest.

During this day tour we will visit the birthplace of the culture, the center of the world!

We depart from Nea Anchialos at 8:00. On our way we will go by Larissa and Trikala. We arrive at Meteora. The landmark of the region is the natural phenomenon of the steep rocks which are like they are suspended by the sky, on which remarkable byzantine monasteries are built and have to present valuable, historical and religious heirlooms.

We depart from Nea Anchialos, stopping for half an hour to get a coffee.

After that we will visit Delfi's Oracle (1hour and a half) and the archeological museum (1 hour). Delfi's oracle is thought to be the center of the world because, according to tradition, when Zeus set two eagles free, one towards the East and one towards the West, they met each other at Delfi. It was dedicated to Apollo. Pythia was the means by whom god gave the oracles, which were written down.

Meteora consist an international cultural heritage under the favor of UNESCO. We will visit a laboratory of byzantine pictures where the craftsmen will inform us about the unique way of creating these byzantine pictures.

Afterwards we will visit two monasteries of the region.

We will have free time to taste local food at a nearby restaurant. We arrive at Î?ea Anchialos at 17:30

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The collections which consist ancient objects which were discovered at the archeological site of the Delfi's Oracle and mainly the dedications to god. One of the most important and known exhibits of the museum is the Charioteer.

We will have free time to eat at a traditional restaurant of the region. We arrive, after a short stop for coffee, at Nea Anchialos.

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FULL DAY TOURS

Tours, Excursions & Fun Journey to the Myths

Dion & Vergina

Athens & Acropolis

During this day tour we will visit the region that is the Birthplace of Macedonian State!

During this day tour we will visit the birth place of the culture which inspired the international culture.

We depart from Nea Anchialos at 08:30. Our first stop is the archeological site in Dion. Among the findings that we will see there are the Demetra's and Isidas', ornaments, Dionisos' villa and Asclepion, streets with shops and the town's wall, the Hellenistic and roman theatre (at a distance), roman baths with an amplitude of sculptures, the Conservatoire as well as an old Christian Basilica.

We depart from Nea Anchialos at 05:30. On our way we will go by Lamia, stopping for half an hour to get a coffee.

We arrive at Athens at 10:00.

Afterwards we will visit the archaeological site in Vergina, where was the old capital of the ancient Macedonian State, Aiges.

We will visit the royal Graves. Philip's grave with the findings of unique value. (Golden larnax, hydria, shield) which consist the elements of an international brightness.

We will have time to eat at local restaurants.

We depart to Nea Anchialos.

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We will tour the historical center of the city (The parliament, National Garden, Presidential Palace and so on) and Acropolis.

Then we will walk down the Museum, getting the chance to see Herodian Theatre.

After our tour to Museum we will visit Plaka to eat at traditional taverns and do shopping.

We depart at 17:00 from Athens.

We arrive at Nea Anchialos at 22:00.

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Your Diving Experience Nea Anchialos

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Scuba Diving Your Ultimate Experience

All dives are made with the specialized inflatable boat of the Center under the guidance of experienced personnel of the school.

Recreational diving can be single or double per day.

For reservations programming update required 48 hours in advance.

For guided recreational diving, it is necessary to provide some information such as: the level of education (diploma level) and the participant´s obligation to show it, number of recorded dives and existing diving calendar (logbook), the date of the last dive and what kind of equipment you need.

Scuba Diving Have you ever wondered what it feels like to breath underwater? If you want to discover it but don´t feel quite ready to start your training, our Introductory Dive will allow you to try scuba diving and see if you really enjoy it.

Although this program is not educational, during this Introductory Dive you will learn how to use the respirator in shallow waters (max depth 6m) and you will understand what it takes to explore the underwater world.

This program is available for the ages of 10+. For scheduling

the activity we require an update with the information 48 hours prior to the date the customer wishes to participate.

The diving center Sea Breeze organizes guided recreational

dives for certified divers in selected diving spots around the Pagasitikos Gulf.

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Programs shall be implemented with the participation of, at least, 4 divers. Proposed day, for "recreational diving" and “guided recreational dives” is every Friday. For the remaining days, it is possible to implement these programs, provided, there is a minimum of 4 divers/participants and to provide notice 48 hours before.

Activity info : Duration: 1 day Group size: 4+ adults Time period: April - November Services: Private transfers from/to hotel Professional certified diver Equipment

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SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Canyoning Your Ultimate Experience

Canyoning Program No.1 Pelion is a majestic mountain with canyons that lead to beautiful beaches! One of these is a gorge that leads to the beautiful beach of Fakistra. You can cross it with us and then enjoy a swim in the beautiful beach.

Conditions: You don´t need to have prior experience, just a standard physical condition and love for nature and sports.

Everyone can register for this excursion, i.e., those that already have canyoning experience and those who want to try it for the first time.

Fitness level: Moderate physical strength, not to have fear of heights.

Duration: Canyon descent 3 hours duration, hiking 20 min, starts at 10: 30, end time at 15: 30. Our starting point is in Tsagarada, Pelion at 9:30AM. Supplies: You will need to have with you: bathing suit, a pair of antislip footwear for walking on water, a bottle of mineral water + snacks and a towel.

Activity info : Group size: 2+ adults Time period: January - December Services: Private transfers from/to hotel Professional guide Personal equipment

Canyoning Program No.2 When you descend some of the canyons of Pelion, you will understand that they stand out from the rest in three things: the lush vegetation, the beautiful beaches that each ends in and by the myth of the Centaurs that lie hidden within them.

The combination of hiking and canyoning and then swimming in beautiful beaches is rare! The Mylopotamos Ravine is one of those truly remarkable paths for canyoning!

Conditions: You don´t need to have prior experience, just a standard physical condition and love for nature and sports.

Everyone can register for this excursion, i.e., those that already have canyoning experience and those who want to try it for the first time.

Fitness level: Moderate physical strength, know how to swim, not to have fear of heights and to be able to jump in the water from a 2m height.

Duration: Canyon descent 3 hours duration, hiking 20 min, starts at 10: 00 and ends at 15: 30. Our starting point is on Mylopotamos beach in Tsagarada, Pelion at 9:30AM. Supplies: You will need to have with you: bathing suit, a pair of anti-slip footwear for walking on slippery surfaces, a bottle of mineral water + snacks and a towel.

Activity info : Group size: 2+ adults Time period: January - December

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Sailing

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Your Ultimate Experience

3 Days Sunset Cruise 1st day

3rd day

Departure from Platanias or Katigiorgis at 12: 00.

Our destination is the charming island of Skopelos, with our first stop for a swim at the Mamma Mia beach, Kastani (18nm).

There, during our two-hour stay, we can swim in the turquoise waters and enjoy the cool cocktails in the beach bar. From there we move on to reach the picturesque harbor of Agnondas (in Skopelos), 4nm away, to enjoy the taste of deliciously cooked fresh fish as well as the infamous specialty of Paul, lobster-pasta.

After our two-hour we depart from there to reach our final stop of the day, the Main Port of Skopelos(8nm).

Duration: 8 hours approximately.

The third day we leave the port of Skiathos at 11AM having our destination towards the third most beautiful and prized beach in the world - the famous Koukounaries Beach with its golden sand (6nm). There we can swim but also try almost all the water sports and relax with the wonderful cocktails at the beach bars as well as taste the delicious dishes of the chef. We will stay 5 hours and return to the port from where we began our journey, that is Katigiorgis or Platanias (4nm).

Duration: 6.5 hours approximately.

We will be back at around 18:00.

2nd day

Trip info : Duration: 3 days (2 overnights) Group size: 6 - 8 adults Time period: April - November

The next morning we depart at 10 with direction towards the rock of St. John (8nm). That is where we will see the chapel where the marriage of Mamma Mia was filmed.

We will have one hour for swimming and pictures.

Our next destination is Arcos (8nm), a small, uninhabited islet before the port of Skiathos, where we can enjoy a swim and also taste the delicious seafood mezedes in the only tavern on the island. Stay for three hours and then departure for the final destination of the day, the cosmopolitan port of Skiathos Island, where they will stay overnight and have the opportunity to enjoy and participate in the fun rhythms of the island.

Duration: 6.5 hours approximately.

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Sailing

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Your Ultimate Experience

5 Days Sunset Cruise 1st day Departure from the port of Volos at 12:00 towards the Trikeri Island which is at the edge of the Pagasitic Gulf (14 nm). There we can enjoy our dip in the sea, visit the historic monastery and finally taste the gastronomic specialty of the island, the infamous shrimp pasta.

Overnight stay on the island.

2nd day Departure from the Trikeri Island at 10AM for the uninhabited island of Skiathos called Tsougria (25nm).

There, during our two-hour stay in us we can enjoy a swim in the truly magnificent waters and also taste the delicacies of the only tavern on the island. From there we will depart for the central port of Skopelos (15 nm) where we will spend the night.

3rd day On our third day, we will depart from the port of Skopelos at 10: 30 for the shelter of the Mediterranean Seal which is at Steni Valla (10nm) in Alonissos. There we can swim at the two beautiful beaches, as well as taste Kyra Tasia´s famous and wonderfully tasteful lobster pasta.

We will stay there for the night and for those who want, there is the possibility to take a taxi to the very pretty village of the old country which is on the top of the island with breathtaking views!

for very cosmopolitan port of Skiathos where we stay overnight and you will have the chance to have fun and enjoy the hectic pace of the island. Duration: 7 hours.

5th day On the fifth day of our journey we will leave the port of Skiathos at 10 to reach the third most beautiful beach in the world and also award-winning, the Koukounaries Beach (6 nm) infamous for its golden sand. There we can enjoy our swim for two hours. We will leave the Koukounaries Beach and move towards Agia Kyriaki (St. Sunday) (20nm), a small, picturesque village by the entrance of the Pagasitic Gulf, where you we will taste the fresh seafood and fish delicacies of Manolas. After our two-hour stay we will sail to our final destination, the central port of Volos (16nm). Duration: 10 hours.

Trip info : Duration: 5 days (4 overnights) Group size: 6 - 8 adults Time period: April - November

4th day The fourth day we depart 10AM, heading to Limnonari, a wonderful beach of Skopelos (9nm) for swimming. After our two-hour stay we depart for Arco, a small, uninhabited island of Skiathos (10nm) where we can taste the wonderful seafood an fish delicacies of the only tavern on the island. After about 1.5 hour we will leave

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Horse Riding

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Your Ultimate Experience

Horse Riding Program No.1

Horse Riding Program No.2

This route starts from the riding club in Koropi. After an hour of riding in gorgeous natural scenery alongside the river Mpelegrino under the pine trees, we reach the Kala Nera Beach (Good Waters Beach), and then through the olive groves we return to the club.

Our route starts at the riding club and lasts 2 to 3 hours, riding in gorgeous natural scenery alongside the river Mpelegrino and we reach the Kala Nera Beach. We ride through the olive groves and will pass the settlement Koropi or otherwise known as Boúfa with a huge sandy beach in the Pagasitikos Gulf, well organized, with leisure facilities and catering, ideal for swimming and a stroll.

Passing the settlement we will ascend on a path with unique beauty and ride through another settlement, Stavrodromi and thereby descend towards the club overlooking both the Pagasitic Gulf and the villages of Milies and Vyzítsa.

Conditions: You don´t need to have prior experience, everyone can register for this excursion Activity info : Group size: 4+ adults Time period: January - December Duration: Distance:

1hour -1hour,30΄min.

3.6 km.

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Private transfers from/to hotel Professional guide

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Conditions: You don´t need to have prior experience, everyone can register for this excursion Activity info : Group size: 4+ adults Time period: January - December Duration: Distance:

2hours,30 min - 3hours.

17 km.

Services:

Private transfers from/to hotel Professional guide

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Mountain Bike - Hiking

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Meet the Centaurs

Mountain Bike: Portaria-Hania

Mountain Bike: Volos-Portaria

We start from Portaria and head towards Katihóri, then we move towards Alykópetra and end our route at Xenia Palace Hotel in Portaria..

This route has beautiful alternations in ascends and descends until Alykópetra, passing through Katihóri in easy forest and rural roads. After our arrival in Alykópetra, at the "Old Hánia" we continue our ride for a little while on an asphalt road and on to a downhill dirt road but also in a beautiful forest path until we reach the village of Portaria.

Our route finishes at the same point we began.

We start from Portaria and head towards Katihóri, followed by Alli Meria and end at Volos .

Our route passes through a beautiful forest path/rural road with a few hills in the first 15-20 minutes and then we follow a narrow downhill road to Alli Meria (Other Side).

Then we ascend a little until we reach the northerly foothills of the Gorítsa Hill and enter into a beautiful trail and a small pine forest until we reach the Volos National Stadium. From there we bike to the Ánavros Beach and continue until the end of our ride.

This whole route has an impressive and breathtaking view of the Pagasitikos Gulf and the city of Volos!

Activity info Duration: Total duration ~ 3 hours (including 2 stops ~ 20' and 10' at Katihóri & Alli Meria respectively).

Height difference: from 500 m to 0 m Group size: 4+ adults Time period: January - December Services: Private transfers from/to hotel Professional mountain guide Mountain bikes rental

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Activity info : Duration: Total duration ~ 3 hours, including stops in Katihóri and Alykópetra for a total duration of 30 minutes.

Group size: 4+ adults Time period: April - November Services:

Private transfers from/to hotel Professional mountain guide Mountain bikes rental

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I n Magnesia make Asderakis Hotels your first choice

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Stroll along the picturesque coast of Nea Anchialos explore the ancient glory visiting the ruins of early Christian basilicas, engulfed by the magic of quiet verdant environment by making your walk along the seaside and discover Asderakis Hotels.

Asderakis Hotels: Your choice is here

Protessilaos Hotel 8, Kasneti Str ● 37400 Nea Anchialos Volos Τel: +30 2428078780 ● Fax: +30 2428077551 Email: info@protessilaos.com ● Web: www.protessilaos.com Laodamia Hotel 2a, Diamandopoulou Str ● 37400 Nea Anchialos Volos Tel: +30 2428078800 ● Fax: +30 2428078839 Email: info@laodamia.com ● Web: www.laodamia.com

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