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Argalasti, Chorto |
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Argalasti is located on a fertile plateau on the mountain of the Centaurs, full of olive trees and within a distance of 40km from Volos.
It is one of the most important villages of Pelion, which was mainly flourished in the Ottoman era, offering a refuge from the Turkish yoke to each "free thinking mind" of that era. The village is rich with vast forest and grass lands where olives, grapes, figs, wheat, barley and various fruit-bearing are cultivated.
| Argalastis Square with the characteristic bell tower of the Church of Holy Apostles |
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Many local residents are also involved in farming and fishing, while previously has been significantly developed the crafts of silk.
Visit the village square, the house where Dimadis Margaritis lived in, a member of the Friendly Society, the building of Girl's School and the gorgeous neoclassical mansions. In the aisled Basilica Church of Saints Peter and Paul, admire the imposing marbled bell tower.
From Argalasti begin some of the finest cobbled streets to the beach or to the mountainous villages. Follow one of them and discover churches, stone arched bridges, fantastic beaches.
In Metochi you will find many elements of the traditional architecture and in Xinovrysi you will see the distinguished stone aisled basilica of the Assumption, which was built in 1778.
It is also worth visiting the Monastery of St. Nicholas in Pau, on the acropolis of the ancient city known as Spalathra with frescos from the 18th century, the Monastery of the Archangels, the seaside village of Lefokastro where Dramalis encamped with his forces before attacking the area, the Folklore Museum in Chorto with local traditional costumes of Pelion, the oil-mills and the packing-rooms of olives. |
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Chorto is a lovely village next to Milina, only three kilometres away. The houses and the accommodations in Chorto are built among olive groves, offering to visitors a sense of serenity in combination with the blue beauty of the Pagasitikos gulf.
Chorto has a sheltered port suitable for marine activities, especially during the summer months. Having the right infrastructure it can support activities such as sailing and wind surfing.
If you stay in Chorto, you can use it as a base for excursions to the many small beaches. You can also make excursions to the monasteries and to the churches in the surrounding area that are filled with old paintings. You can also visit the traditional museum sponsored by the institution of Aggelini.
But, if the tradition is not your only concern, the Chorto has many restaurants, cafes and clubs to spend your time. Also, you can easily visit Milina, just three kilometres away, which is too crowded in the summer.
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| View from Chorto |
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Chorto is waiting for you in its green shore, justifying its name, which in Latin version (Chortus) means "garden". The history of this port, as shown by the archaeological findings, it is very old, since somewhere here is located the ancient city of Spalathra.
Faint samples of the old acme of the area, are the traces of a temple on the pavement of the road, the remains of a larger temple of Agios Nikolaos, on the top of the upper hill, where also appears to had been present there a fortress in the past, which gave to hill its name, "Chortokastro".
In the interwar period, the settlement had a great flourish since it became a transit point for the olives of south Pelion, which were transferred by boats. Then, many beautiful neoclassical houses were built by the local traders. Today, Chorto is very popular among tourists, offering many accommodations, restaurants and entertainment venues.
| Rich program of cultural events is organized in the municipality, in association with the Foundation of Angelini, clubs and groups of the region. Festivals, conferences, theatre seminars, music, dance, are some of our suggestions for your holidays in Argalasti. |
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Accommodation proposals, entertainment and shopping in Chorto |
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