 Nea anchialos
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Nea Anchialos is located south of Volos, 19 km from the city, and has developed into a popular seaside resort. Its landscapes are characterized by captivating variations. The area is surrounded by picturesque hills and lace-like coasts stretching approximately 20 km.
Nea Anchialos boasts beautiful beaches. A particularly impressive feature of its beaches is their diversity, which caters to every taste. You can choose between reddish or golden sandy shores. And if you prefer pebbles, the endless coastline of Nea Anchialos also offers pebble beaches. For lovers of water sports, the beaches of Nea Anchialos are well-equipped, and the sea currents favor the adventurous.
Nea Anchialos is also the seat of the municipality of the same name, which includes six smaller settlements. All of them stand out for their rich vegetation and the hospitality of their residents.
Nea Anchialos has a long and rich history. It was built on the ruins of the ancient city of Pyrsos in Achaea Phthiotis, which was destroyed in 217 B.C. On its ruins, a new city was established, flourishing in the 7th century, a period during which the Phthiotian Thebes reached its highest cultural, artistic, and intellectual level.
Excavations in the area have uncovered the remains of buildings, including basilica-style churches, public buildings, baths, baptisteries, and a large number of mosaic floors that decorated these structures.
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