Explore the mythical Thessaly
Destinations
Thessaly is mythical and historical. The origin of the name is associated with the mythical hero Thessalos, son of Heraklis.
The History of Thessaly covers the entire period from the prehistoric years to the present. The first sign of life in Thessaly appears at the end of the Paleolithic era in Trikala. At the beginning of the Neolithic period, the population had a large explosion. More than 400 fortified positions were recorded at the time, the most important is the Sesklo of Magnesia.
Sporades
Sporades are a cluster of Islands in the Aegean sea.
The largest and most important are : Skyros, Skopelos, Skiathos, Alonyssos
There are also 15 small islands.
Island
Skiathos
Skiathos, the most cosmopolitan island in the Northern Sporades, is truly a paradise on earth, with lush pine forests and crystal-clear azure waters. The capital town of Skiathos has excellent tourist facilities. The town’s most important landmark is its natural harbour. Its a popular yacht and sailing boat haven that adds a cosmopolitan flair to the island.
An island with a very intense nightlife. The island has about 65 beaches and the most known is Kukunaries. It is one of the most well-known beaches in the Mediterranen sea and a beach that is voted as one of the most beautiful in Europe. Skiathos was the protagonist of the period of the Persian war taking an active part in the struggle of the Greeks against the Persians. In 480 BC the King's Fleet Xerxes was hit by a storm and crashed into the rocks of Skiathos.
Island
Skopelos
In ancient times, Skopelos was called Peparethos. The island is characterized by the dense forests that cover almost 80% of its area, and the blue sea. The whole island is full of old traditional churches, chapels and monasteries. Skopelos is a green island and the greenest island of Sporades.
At 5.7.1997 was declared as green and blue islands from the international organization. Biopolitics. Skopelos is known for its idyllic beaches with emerald green clear water. It is no coincidence that the beaches of Skopelos are considered by many to be the most beautiful in the aegean
Island
Alonissos
An island with innumerable beautiful beaches and small desert islands in an amazing natural environment. Τhere is a national park and the largest protected area (2,220 km2) in Europe. Αpart from the marine area it includes the island of Alos and six smaller ( Peristera, Kyra Panagia, Psathura, Piperi, Skandzura, Giura ) as well as 22 uninhabited islends and rocky islends.
The species of fish are more then 300 and the Marine Park of Alonissos is a very significant underwater ecosystem. You can find tourtles (caretta caretta), green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Mediteranean seal (Monachus monachus) common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), bottlenose dolphins(Tursiops truncatus), and blow whales. Οn the island there are also finds from the Middle Paleolithic era.
Island
Evia
Evia is the second largest island in Greece and the sixth largest island in Mediterranen. An island with an archeological interest and beautiful beaches. Explore the beautiful Aegifa with the thermal springs that have stories over 20,000 years, According to Aristotle and Strabuna.
According to mythology, the goddess Athena asked God of fire Hephaistos, to bring to the surface of the earth, water to rest and heal, so that thelegendary hero Hercules comes to rest after every sport. Then Hephaistos strike the ruins of the earth with the divine hammer and immediately release the hot thermal waters Get to the waters of Heraklis and swim, rest and relax. It helps for many sufferers like migraine, tendinitis, angiopathy and rheumatism.
Island
Skyros
Skyros is the southern and largest island of Sporades. An island that harmoniously combines the texture of Sporades with the inseparable vegetation and the Cycladic Culture with the white houses and the traditional calderimiain the archeological field
According to a myth, Theses hid her son Achilles in Skyros to prevent him from going to fight in Troja. When he learned that Odysseus comes to the island, Achilles disguised as a woman and hid between the daughters of the King of Skyros, Lokomides, so that Odysseus can´t find him. The cunning Odysseus had on his side, perfumes, jewelry, and weapons. The only “girl” who cares about guns was, of course, Achillles. He reveals Achilles and takes him to Troya.
Island
Lichadonisia
Lihadonisia is a cluster of small islands located between northern Evia and the opposite coast of Fthiotida. The verdant islands with the endless blue throw down the gauntlet to the Caribbean.
Visit the Seychelles of Greece with its golden sand, the rich seabed and the rare shipwreck of the Nazi cement tanker.
