The “journey” to Agia continues, following the steps suggested by the Municipality so that visitors can get to know the nature, cuisine, activities, beaches, and mountains of the area.

The Municipality of Agia is launching a series of proposals for the summer of 2025. With its 45-kilometer coastline, endless destinations, the beauty of Kissavos and Mavrovouni, and its vast cultural heritage, the Municipality of Agia proposes 45 “steps” for visitors this summer, for 45 days from July 1 to August 15.

Each destination, each kilometer for each day, is transformed into a “travel guide” for visitors who intend to discover or remember the beauties of the Municipality of Agia.

Every day, a new destination or activity fills the summer of visitors to the area with unique experiences and suggestions for relaxation, flavors, and recreation.

Step #40 Velika Castle

It is a fortified settlement covering an area of 21 acres and reaching a height of 4 meters. It is believed to be the site of the ancient Melivoia and its castle.

It is located on a small hill north of Velika, just 500m from the coast, and dates back to the Justinian period. Five towers and two gates have been uncovered at the site. On the south side, parallel to the Byzantine wall, a significant part of the ancient fortification has been preserved.

According to data from the Ephorate of Antiquities of Larissa, the castle was used to store products and goods that were transported by sea.

It is worth noting that research on the castle continues, as only 3 acres of the 21-acre site have been uncovered and studied.

In recent years, cultural events and special tours have been held at the Castle of Velika, attracting the interest of a large number of visitors.

Step #42 Megalovryso

At 600 m, on a plateau in Kissavos, lies Megalovryso (Nivoliani – heavenly city). It is characterized as a traditional settlement, and even its houses are uniform in color. Built on two hills on the slopes of Ossa, it is 7 km from Agia and 43 km from Larissa. It has an amazing view of the entire plain of Agia, Mavrovouni, Pelion, and the Aegean Sea. If the atmosphere is clear, one can see the Sporades and even Mount Athos.

Step #43 The unknown lakes of Kissavos

-LAKE PALIOURIA

An unknown lake with a trail that starts from the beach of Paliouria. The total walking distance of the route is 6 km.

-ROYAL LAKES

Visitors can see them by visiting the Polydendri Forest (former royal estate) by walking along short and long trails and seeing two churches, the Church of the Virgin Mary and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which are located in a lush natural environment.

-SKITI

It is worth visiting Lake Skiti and the Castle just outside the village, walking along the 5 km circular trail and sampling the local meats in the village taverns. There are two traditional guesthouses open all year round for your stay.

-KOLYBITHRA

The “natural” swimming pool… one of the hot spots in the area.

The small stone hole that allows you to enter only standing up, for a three-minute icy dive into the thermal water.

Caution! It is only for those who can withstand low temperatures.

– THERMAL SPRINGS OF KOKKINO NERO

A small stone hollow. One of the oldest settlements in the area and one of the first bathing destinations in Greece in the early 1900s. Today, it is one of the four major tourist destinations in Greece recommended by Eastern countries.

Step #44 Kissavos-Summit

Ossa or Mount Kelion, known today as Kissavos.

Opposite Mount Athos and just below Mount Olympus.

One of the 12 aesthetic forests of Greece that has been included in the European NATURA 2000 network.

The botanical garden of Europe is characterized by many, as it hosts 96% of European flora.

If you climb to its summit, which at just 22 meters is not quite high enough to be classified as a mountain over 2000 meters, you will enjoy a magnificent view.

To the west lies the plain of Larissa, to the south the plain of Agia, and to the east Thessaloniki, Mount Athos, and the Northern Sporades.

The special feature at an altitude of 1,978 meters is that the summit is the roof of the chapel of the prophet Elias.

From a geological point of view, it is of great interest since its base consists of crystalline rocks, which are covered by other layers of explosive rocks.

On most sides, especially on the eastern side, there are impressive ravines with running water, lakes, gorges, and a unique variety of vegetation with herbs, trees, and rich fauna.

This is where Asclepius studied under Chiron, the Nymphs were hosted, the hero of the Trojan War, Philoctetes, lived, and Alexander the Great safely passed through with his troops.

Visitors can easily walk along numerous trails and O 2 to get to know this unique natural environment, , tour it in a 4×4, venture down into the gorges to discover the cave of Athena, go canoeing and rafting in the delta and the Tembi Valley, and spend the night in the mountain refuge at “Kanalos.”

To reach the summit, we can choose

-Route 02 from Spilia

-Route 02 from Anatoli

-By 4×4 to the OTE tower and then walking for 20 minutes

-From the Kissavos refuge at Kanalos

Step #45 Activities in the Municipality of Agia

Snorkeling/1. The reef with fish outside the port of Agiokampos with the rich variety of fish that can be seen from the coast.

2. At Glymeni Mill to discover the sunken ship

3. North of the Kalatrava bridge, just a few meters away, to see the sunken ship

4. North of the Pinios Delta to see the sunken ship

5. All the rocky sea spots for the magnificent seabed

Walking on the municipality’s trails
Cycling routes:
Polydendri

2.Peneus Delta

3.Route coming from Olympus – Delta

4.Coastal route

6. Large circular asphalt route /beach – Sklithro – Elafos -Kastri – Agias – beach

Dirt road Elafos – Agiokampos

8. Dirt roads in the extensive road network of Kissavos

9. Downhill routes

10. Lake Karla

11. Skiti – Lake Skiti

Canoeing on the beach
Canoeing in the Peneus Delta and the fjords (there are also organized descents)
4×4 and motorbike routes to discover Kissavos
Archery
Aerial crossing
Rafting in the Tembi Valley
Via ferrata in Kissavos
Canyoning – Kalypsos Gorge – Rakopotamos – Omolio
Mountain skiing
Kite surfing – surfing in Stomio – Velika
Sea excursions by inflatable boat to the legendary caves of Pilea in Veneto
Yoga
Cooking in Agia
Mosaic in Velika
Dance and painting in Agia