Guidebook for Makrinitsa
Food Scene
Apólausē
Traditional food plates , good quality and local tastes.
Α +Β παραδοσιακή ταβέρνα
Eparchiaki Odos Makrinitsas-Ano VolouLocal and fresh food direct from their farms.
Εστιατόριο Γευσοκράτορας
Excellent food from a very good Chef.
Great place to try local drink Tsipouro in front of the sea side area of Volos.
8 locals recommend
Tsipouradiko Papadis
6 ArgonaftonGreat place to try local drink Tsipouro in front of the sea side area of Volos.
KRITSA Restaurant
Yota
15 KrokiouANother place to try local drink and local food not near the city center.
One of the oldest taverns in the city on the beach of the city of Volos. You can drink your beer , tsipouro, ouzo and taste sea food or just souvlaki.
8 locals recommend
Aúra
Τέρμα PlastiraOne of the oldest taverns in the city on the beach of the city of Volos. You can drink your beer , tsipouro, ouzo and taste sea food or just souvlaki.
Lola & Luna
Very good italian food.
KARAKANAS -Production Tyropoleia (Central)
15 PolymeriGood place to buy local feta cheese.
Kamelia Portaria
Good food, family owned, feels like home.
The best place to taste souvlaki. Family owned very good quality!! There are also tables so you can eat your meal there.
Tasty on your plate Souvlaki / Gyradiko
The best place to taste souvlaki. Family owned very good quality!! There are also tables so you can eat your meal there.
Sightseeing
Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
1 AthanasakiMuseum of the City of Volos
17 FeronMuseum with the history of Volos
One of the few villages in Greece being protected from The Ministry of Culture to maintain the traditional
69 locals recommend
Makrinitsa
One of the few villages in Greece being protected from The Ministry of Culture to maintain the traditional
The most famous Church in the area , just in front of the sea with stunning view.
14 locals recommend
Agios Konstantinos
The most famous Church in the area , just in front of the sea with stunning view.
Mylopotamos
Very famous beach. Great view on the Aegean sea. A must destination
A nice village in Pelion. You can take a tour on the main church of the village plus the old train station.
76 locals recommend
Milies
A nice village in Pelion. You can take a tour on the main church of the village plus the old train station.
Parks & Nature
Anavros
Nice place for a walk with few taverns on th ebeach
A very big beach that offers you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the clear sun and the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Also perfect for a snack or a drink at the local shops.
23 locals recommend
Chorefto
A very big beach that offers you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the clear sun and the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Also perfect for a snack or a drink at the local shops.
Ntamouchari
A wonderful beach , you should visit.
Agios Ioannis is a village in Pelion. The beach is very big and offers you a great walk alongside the sea. Lots of local shops, taverns e.t.c.
37 locals recommend
Agios Ioannis, Pelion
Agios Ioannis is a village in Pelion. The beach is very big and offers you a great walk alongside the sea. Lots of local shops, taverns e.t.c.
Chania is at the top of mountain Pelion. During winter is a famous ski resort while during summer you can talk long walks inside the forest.
22 locals recommend
Chania
Chania is at the top of mountain Pelion. During winter is a famous ski resort while during summer you can talk long walks inside the forest.
Arts & Culture
The Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N. & S. Tsalapatas provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about the city’s great industrial past. The old factory houses the museum where the conditions of production are accurately portrayed.
50 locals recommend
Μουσείο Πλινθοκεραμοποιίας Ν. & Σ. Τσαλαπάτα
The Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N. & S. Tsalapatas provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about the city’s great industrial past. The old factory houses the museum where the conditions of production are accurately portrayed.
Girls. In the museum you will find a permanent historical and folklore exhibition with various objects, relics, photographs, paintings, etc. that show the history and the locals' way of living. Most of the exhibits are authentic, original and give you the opportunity to get to know some of the elements of economic and cultural development in the wider area –focusing on the way of life and reintegration of the Egyptians in the region– from the beginning of the 19th century up to the middle of the 20th century. There are various rooms in the museum, such as the one dedicated to the Egyptians, to education, to the private life of Portaria residents, to Theoxenia hotel and to S. Porfyris.
Folklore Museum Portartias
16 Epar.Od. Portarias-MakrinitsasGirls. In the museum you will find a permanent historical and folklore exhibition with various objects, relics, photographs, paintings, etc. that show the history and the locals' way of living. Most of the exhibits are authentic, original and give you the opportunity to get to know some of the elements of economic and cultural development in the wider area –focusing on the way of life and reintegration of the Egyptians in the region– from the beginning of the 19th century up to the middle of the 20th century. There are various rooms in the museum, such as the one dedicated to the Egyptians, to education, to the private life of Portaria residents, to Theoxenia hotel and to S. Porfyris.
Makrinitsa clock tower
Makrinitsa's main church. Originally was a monastery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect place for breakfast in Volos. Just in front of the sea offers great views to the city of Volos. You can also visit it for a drink. Not a quite place.
19 locals recommend
ISALOS
17b PlastiraPerfect place for breakfast in Volos. Just in front of the sea offers great views to the city of Volos. You can also visit it for a drink. Not a quite place.
Grappa Vino & Aperitivo
1 Dimarchou KontaratouΑΒΒΑΕΙΟ
LachanaVery good choice to try beer and to eat.
Very good cafe - bar , on the road between Makrinitsa - Portaria perfect place for cocktails.
14 locals recommend
Aeriko cafe bar - Makrinitsa
Very good cafe - bar , on the road between Makrinitsa - Portaria perfect place for cocktails.
Getting Around
Hertz Rent a Car, Ενοικιάσεις αυτοκινήτων στο Βόλο
Entertainment & Activities
Bike or Hike
29 EO Volou PortariasBike rentals or hiking tours
Village Cinemas Volos
Kreontos