Daily getaways
Day trips of Religious interest.
In a magnificent location, over the water-stream “Puri”, you can find the church of AgioiAnargiroi with its two hermitages. The largest of the two, has frescoes dated from the 12th-century. Beneath the hermitages, a monastery with a two-story tower. It was built in the 16th century and the temple was frescoed in 1588.
Day trip to the unique “Meteora” and visit at the most beautiful monasteries
Day trip to the monastery of TimiosProdromos, at the village Anatoli.
Day trip to the beautiful Tempi valley and the picturesque chapel of AgiaParaskevi. The chapel is built in the rock and it is considered one of the most important pilgrimages in the area.
Day trips of Cultural interest.
Day trip to Larissa.
The city of Larissa has a history of 8.000 years, with two ancient theaters within its urban structure, while it also has an important current cultural history and infrastructure – the famous first regional Municipality Theatre, The Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa – G.I. Katsigras Museum, with a significant art collection and art workshops for children, the Ethnographical Historical Museum of Larissa and the Archaeological & Byzantine Museum of Larissa, the Municipal Conservatory, the International Film Festival of Larissa / Artfools every spring, the Cultural Festival of Pinios in June, to name a few.
Day trip to Ampelakia
Ampelakia is a beautiful historical village, located on the foothill of mountain Kissavos.
Its history goes back to 18th century. The colorful threads made of cotton, and especially those in deep red color, were the reason “Ampelakia” became famous all over Europe.
At the entrance of the community you will find the mansion of George Swartz, president of the cooperatives, built in 1798. This majestic mansion is a mixture of the topic folklore architecture, the European barock and has some influences from Maroco and Minor Asia.
Also, don’t forget to visit the folklore museum of Ampelakia and the center of Cultural Heritage.
Finally, walk at the beautiful stone narrow streets of the village and let your imagination get you back in time, at another era.
Day trip to lake Carla.
Day trip to lake Carla and bird watching.