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Dear guest, A warm welcome to Nea Anchialos .

We are delighted that you have chosen our hotels as your 'home away from home' and I sincerely hope your stay is a pleasant and memorable.

One of the largest destinations of Magnesia, there is no shortage of things to see and do in Nea Anchialos.

We hope that this guide a useful resource in the city to plan your visit. We also invite you to experience our exciting food and beverage destinations.

Our team and we are looking forward to being at your service and wish you a pleasant stay.

Vassilis Asderakis General Manager

Giannis Asderakis General Manager

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Welcome

Climate

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How to come

Information

Must to see

Contents

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Eating out

The Tsipouro

Our Cuisine

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Local products

Entertainment

Maps

Welcome to Nea Anchialos

Thanks to its picturesque, charming nature, clean seaside, the coexistence of peacefulness and the cosmopolitan life and mainly the clean environment and the hospitality of the local people, have made the town one of the biggest tourist resorts of the area. Nea Anchialos has dense vegetation, full of pine trees, vineyards, olive trees, almonds trees.

Nea Anchialos is a seashore city situated 18 km southeast of Volos, almost in the middle of the distance between Athens (305 km) and Thessaloniki (230 km).

Two little hills, Kokkinovrahos and Mavrorahi, rise west-northwest, which attribute to the town its exquisite view of the clear waters of Pagassitikos bay and reveal the excellent laying out.

The beautiful coasts of Nea Anchialos extend to 20 kilometers. There is a variety of beaches with the unique reddish sand (appropriate for sandbaths for people suffering from rheumatism).

There is also golden sand as well as cliffs and pebbles. Small bays and ports, which are formed in certain areas, offer indisputably clear water, ideal for swimming, fishing and sea sports.

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Goverment: Country Periphery County Municipality Population Area Density Currency Postal Code

Greece Thessaly Magnesia Volos 7,411 80.462 km² 92 /km² Euro €1 = 100 cent 37400

Opening Hours Mon-Wed-Sat 08:00-14:00 Tue-Thu-Fri 08:00-14:00 & 17:30-20:30 Sun Closed Only some shops are open.

Internet www.anchialos.com Emmergency Numbers: Police 100 (local phone) Fire Brigade 199 Tourist Information: Volos Tourism Information Office Tel: +30 24210 23.500

Nea Anchialos Climate

Nea Anchialos, unlike other towns in Thessalian plain, enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with can-be-hot-but-bearable summers (though a little bit humid) and mild winters. Spring and autumn are the best to visit the city itself, winter is the time to be on the Pelion mountain villages, and summer definitely dedicated to the numerous beaches on the suburbs of Nea Anchialos.

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Getting Around On Foot: Nea Anchialos is extremely compact and covering it on foot is not a problem. A lot of pedestrian streets and specially the of the sea side are waiting for you to discover the beauty of the city.

By Bus: The frequent buses schedule connecting Nea Anchialos with Almyros gives you a cheap opportunity to visit Volos. The bus drive is 15 minutes.

By Taxi: There are many taxis in Nea Anchialos. If you need a taxi during your stay the best way is to contact your hotel to call it for you.

By Rent a Car: If you do not have a mean of transportation, we advice you to rent a car, as mainland in Greece has wonderful places to visit and you will safe time. There are many Rent a car companies. Ask your hotel.

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How To Come to Nea Anchialos

The geographical position of Magnesia, in the centre of mainland Greece and just a short distance from Athens and Thessaloniki, makes a journey here easy and convenient by whatever means you choose to travel.

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By Plane

By Bus

Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL) is the first civil airport of Thessaly.

Located 18 km away from the city the city of Nea Anchialos and 26 km from Volos, is easily accessible from the motorway E75. One can get a bus from the airport terminal or a taxi to come in Nea Anchialos.

Long distance buses travelling to Nea Anchialos terminate at the bus station at the local port.

Nea Anchialos is connected on regular basis to Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras and Ioannina. Local buses connect Nea Anchialos with Volos and Almyros.

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By Train

By Car

Nea Anchialos has regular rail connection. From Athens or Thessaloniki to Volos and from there by bus or taxi to Nea Anchialos.

From the E75 highway from Athens or Thessaloniki, turn right at the exit "MIKROTHIVES. Pass Mikrothives and 5 km you reach the Nea Anchialos.

“LEARNING GREEK�

Many people speak English in cities and tourist areas in order to survive in Greece without speaking Greek, but of course if you live here you want to learn the language. In very remote areas, where appropriate, English may be spoken.

Mastering the alphabet is important and is not as difficult as it might seem at first place. The Greek language is phonetic so once you have learned the letters is relatively easy to read in Greek.

USEFUL PHRASES Hello: Good morning: Good afternoon: Good night: Thank you: You're welcome: Cheers: Yes / No: Excuse me: How are you: Open: Closed: How much:

Ghia Sou Kalimera Kalispera Kalinihta Efharisto Parakalo Ghia mas Nai / Ohi Sygnomi Ti kanete Anihto Klesto Poso kani

Excuse me' where is.?

Sighnomi, pu ine. . . ?

May I have the bill please: Ton logariasmo parakalo

Essential Information

Airport The “Nea Anchialos-Volos Airport” is the only of Central Greece and only 10 minutes away from the centre of Nea Anchialos. If you take a taxi you will pay approximately €25 (including the luggage). You can also take the bus at Nea Anchialos port. Please advice your hotel for your departure.

Public Transport There are very frequent bus schedules from/to Volos every day almost every 20 min. The bus stop is at Nea Anchialos port and you can buy tickets inside the bus. If your destination is Athens or other major city you better reserve a seat and get a ticket at the bus station located in the center of the city. Buses to Volos start at 05:30 and the last return bus is at 09:45.

Taxi Don't take a taxi “without reason.” You can go by foot to most of the important places of Nea Anchialos and Volos.

Nea Anchialos Taxi Station - Phone: +30 24280 76340 Pharmacy Each pharmacy in Nea Anchialos has a notice on the door showing which are open out of normal hours and their addresses and phone number.

Banks There is only an Agricultural Bank of Greece branch in Nea Anchialos. Though there are three ATM points for your convenience. Bank opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8am to 2.30pm, Friday 8am to 2.00pm Post Ellinikis Aeroporias Str. (City Center). Tel: +30 24280 76208 Driving Greece has a very bad road safety record in Europe. Driving is often fast and aggressive and the cities are congested, particularly Athens.

Driving licences issued by EU member states are mutually recognized in Greece. Licenses from the US, Canada, Australia and Japan can be converted to Greek ones without a driving test, provided the applicant is in possession of a residence permit. Cost is 58 Euros.

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The must of concierge

Nea Anchialos Archaeological Site Fthiotides Thebes, one of the most significant centers of Early Christian Eastern Roman Thessaly, was developed at the area where today's city of Nea Anchialos spreads out. The most important findings of the area are extant parts of early Christian churches, chronologically dated around the 5th and 6th centuries AD. Among the relics of these Early Christian churches and other public buildings and baths of the city, prominent are the splendid mosaics found preserved in rather good condition.

Folklore Museum George Dionyssiou You can visit the private folk museum of folklore "To Aletri� of George Dionyssiou, a local folklorist and author of several books, who has created it since to1982 at his ground floor of his house. The collection includes traditional rural life objects, costumes, utensils, tools, photos, etc. and traditional occupations. Address: 15, Agiou Georgiou Str. Nea Anchialos Tel: +30 2428077733

Volos Archaeological Museum The museum, one of the most significant Greek museums of a prototypal layout, a donation by Alexios Athanasakis, was built in1909. Neolithic findings from the settlements of Sesklo and Dimini are exposed in its rooms, clay figurines, geometric period utensils from the castle of Volos, from Pefkakia, Neapoli and the greater Thessalian territory, classical sculptures, rare articulated figurines, relieves of the Alexander of Dimitrias period. Exhibits of exceptional importance are the rare written steles, preserving 3rd century BC elements of Ancient Greek Painting on marble.

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Pelion Mountain Pelion the mountain of the Centaurs was chosen by The Twelve Olympians Gods as a summer residence.

Today thousands of tourists from all over the world visit it all year round. Here the visitors can taste the delicious fruits of Pelion, the famous sweet candied fruits and preserves, as well as the strong flavors of the local cuisine. Architectural villages adorn the slopes of Pelion built on a densely forested region with abundant waters springing up from everywhere.

Meteora A MUST to see while you are in the area is Meteora which is 150 Klm drive. Meteora is an area in Thessaly and Kalampaka is the city under the rock towers of Meteora. The thing that makes Meteora so special is the monasteries on the top of the rock towers. The monasteries, the amount of peaks to climb and the paths for hiking brings in Meteora the whole year many tourists.

Neolithic settlements of Dimini-Sesklo Visit the Neolithic settlements in the areas of Dimini and Sesklo which were inhabited by the 5 th millennium

BC. Automatic guided tour in Greek and English.

Open every day except Monday 8:30 to 15:00. Tel: +30 2421085960

Skiathos Visit the island of Papadiamantis and tour at the streets where "Mama Mia" was filmed. Discover island's beauty and its emerald beaches.

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Eating Out

Nea Anchialos specializes in

choices are local “Souvlatzidika” where souvlaki and “gyros” is served.

"Tsipouradika" (also called "Ouzeri") where ("Tsipouro") (local Greek spirit) is served with a huge variety of fish & sea food tidbits. There are plenty of "Tsipouradika" along the waterfront near the port.

People in Greece usually eats late in the evening (21:00 - 24:00), during day most of Taverns, Psistaries and Restaurants are closed.

The choices for eating are Tsipouradika where seafood is served, Taverns where mostly meat dishes are served, Restaurants where Greek dishes can be found , Psistaries (Grill houses) where the main dish is grilled meat, Fast Food

However Tsipouradika and Fast Food are open all day long.

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ΤΣΙΠΟΥΡΟ TSIPOURO

Our Habbits “The Tsipouro�

The history begins at the decade of 20's, when the 'Tsipouradika' were few and the productions of traditional

This is a traditional ceremony

alcohol drink "Tsipouro" was being at

which maintained years ago. The

small quantities.

25ari is a small bottle with tsipouro

Then it was when the 25ari (small

for a small glass.

bottle 0,25ml of Tsipouro drink) was established with accompany of

Tsipouradika can be found in

appetizers, mostly seafood, such as

every corner of Nea Anchialos and

octopus, crawfishes and many other

Volos city, so the visitor can seat

tastes.

at one of the many tsipouradika of

The tradition says that refuges from

the town and simply enjoy tsipouro

Asia Minor brought with them the

drink and the appetizers proposed

habit of Tsipouro drink, accompanied

and served.

with seafood appetizers. In our days, every different tsipouro should be

It is worth to visit Tsipouradika and

accompanied with different appetizer.

feel the special atmosphere that have.

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Traditional Cuisine

Rich nature, rich and delicious fantasy in Magnesia. Among the thousands of olive trees, fruit trees and aromatic herbs, the place offers delicious fruit that stimulate the taste.

Besides, it is no secret that Magnesia is not famous only for its unparalleled beauty, but also for original and delicious flavors of fruit, traditional food and sweets.

Enjoy fresh fish as it in the first demand.

Enjoy lobster or grouper in the fish taverns, and enjoy the local tsipouro.

materials 2 Kg sauerkraut

Pork with cabbage pickles

4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 heaped tbsp tomato puree 2 to 3 small hot peppers (optional) 1.5 cup olive oil 1.5 kg pork, preferably shoulder, cut into portions juice of two lemons salt and black pepper Preparation: Cut the cabbage as the salad, but thicker, drain the water.

Heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the cabbage, throwing the pulp of the tomatoes soften the cover and the oil for 10-15 minutes until wilted.

In another pan saute the meat with oil and the chili pepper.

After browning add to the pot with the cabbage, add the lemon juice mix with a wooden spoon, cover the saucepan and simmer over low heat for half an hour.

Served in a shallow dish and accompanied by red wine.

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Traditional Products

Olive - Olive Oil The Anchialos, thanks to climate and topography, produces oil and olives, which boast distinctive flavor and quality. The high nutritional value and unique taste of olives and olive oil Anchialos to have established it as an integral component of the Mediterranean diet.

Wine The Anchialos has a long tradition in wine production over the centuries. The Agricultural Cooperative "Demeter" was founded in 1918 and has operated since then continuously.

You can buy the local wines from local distributors.

Jam - Sweet New Anchialos grown without the use of fertilizers, a large variety of fruits of excellent quality. The wonderful fruits are the raw material for the famous jam and preserves the women of Nea Anchialos make with exceptional skill.

Pottery Ultimate original creativity and artistic completeness of the pottery in Nea Anchialos. The variety of shapes and their quality is remarkable. The local artists usually work with no organized facilities but with a special skill using the traditional method of wheel or mold.

Wood Painting The Anchialos with intense color, the green surroundings, the beautiful blue sea and blue sky, is a crucial source of inspiration for artists living and working in this blessed place. The strong traditional elements of these works of art are intended to portray the struggle for a creative life, but exude optimism and inspire love for nature and the magnificence of life

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Entertainment Night Life

Most of the cafés and bars in Nea Anchialos on the beach front of the town.

There is no need to know the number or name. The city is like a “big family.”

Just ask someone for help, and they'll gladly point you in the right direction!

When we are talking about the nightlife in Greece we mean intensive nightlife till the morning. For many locals the nightlife begins at 18:00-19:00 and finishes at 06:00 in the Morning!

Get mixed with locals and enjoy your favorite drink or cocktail in bars or clubs of Nea Anchialos where drinks & “mezedes” hang-out, and the music theme changes nightly. Many “live” happenings throughout summer.

KENTRI Coffe Bar

All Day Beach Bar

“ZACHARI”

RESTORANTS Ouzeri Τsipouradiko - Ouzeri GALAXIAS 1, Diamandopoulou Str - 37400 Νea Anchialos 2428076232

GIOUSOURI Maltezou Str (beach park) - 37400 Νea Anchialos 2428077534 giousouri@anchialos.com www.anchialos.com/giousouri

MAISTRA 75, Ellinikis Aeroporias Str - 37400 Nea Anchialos 2428076762

FINISTRINI Kasneti Str (beach) - 37400 Νea Anchialos 2428077541 http://finistrini.iplaza.gr

ΤΣΙΠΟΥΡΟ TSIPOURO

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RESTORANTS Ouzeri Taverna’s - Restaurants - Ouzeri ALEXANDROS Stavridis Dimarchou Str - 37400 Νea Anchialos 2428076752 2428077440

GALAXIAS 2, Diamandopoulou Str - 37400 Νea Anchialos 2428076232

GALINI 1, Ellinikis Aeroporias Str - 37400 Νea Anchialos 24280

DAEDALOS Maltezou Str (end) - 37400 Νea Anchialos 2428076816 2428076816

ΜΑΝΟS ο Μάνος Grill

52, Eleftherias Str - 37400 Νea Anchialos 2428076576

52, Eleftherias Str - Nea Anchialos Τel: 2428076576 - Mob: 6977337272

KYR’ NIKOS 1, Diamandopoulou Str - 37400 Νea Anchialos 24280

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SOUVLAKI Snacks Souvlaki - Gyradika - Snacks GARFIELD Eleftherias Str - 37400 Nea Anchialos Τel: 2428000000 - Fax: Gyros - Souvlaki

MANOS ο Μάνος Ψητοπωλείο

52, Eleftherias Str - 37400 Nea Anchialos Tel: 2428076576 - Fax:

PICCO BELLO Pico Bello Pizzaria

65, Ellinikis Aeroporias Str - 37400 Nea Anchialos Tel: 2428078338 - Fax:

JIMMY Eleftherias Str - 37400 Nea Anchialos Τel: 2428000000 - Fax:

Τhe 5 “F” Ellinikis Aeroporias Str - 37400 Nea Anchialos Τel: 2428000000 - Fax:

Snacks - Puff Pastries

JIMMY Eleftherias Str Νea Anchialos

ΤΖΙOROS Eleftherias Str Νea Anchialos

ΤΟ STEKI Eleftherias Str Νea Anchialos

GARFIELD Eleftherias Str Νea Anchialos

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BAR - CAFÉ Clubs Bars - Café - Clubs AIOLIA 2, Zafiri Str Alonaki - Nea Anchialos Τel: 24280

KENTRI Kasneti Str (end) Port - Nea Anchialos Τel: 24280

AMBIA YIALA 2, Diamandopoulou Str Beach - Νέα Αγχίαλος Τel: 2428076323

ΖΑΧΑRI CAFÉ BAR 30, Kasneti Str Beach - Nea Anchialos Τel:

PROFIL CAFÉ BAR Kasneti Str Beach - Nea Anchialos Τel: 2428076323

GLAMOUR CAFÉ Kasneti Str Beach - Nea Anchialos Τel: 2428077606

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n Magnesia make Asderakis Hotels your first choice

and the second

Stroll along the picturesque coast of Nea Anchialos explore the ancient glory visiting the ruins of early Christian basilicas, engulfed by the magic of quiet verdant environment by making your walk along the seaside and discover Asderakis Hotels.

Asderakis Hotels: Your choice is here

Protessilaos Hotel 8, Kasneti Str ● 37400 Nea Anchialos Volos Τel: +30 2428078780 ● Fax: +30 2428077551 Email: info@protessilaos.com ● Web: www.protessilaos.com Laodamia Hotel 2a, Diamandopoulou Str ● 37400 Nea Anchialos Volos Tel: +30 2428078800 ● Fax: +30 2428078839 Email: info@laodamia.com ● Web: www.laodamia.com

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