The capital is Volos, a lively port city where about 70% of the population lives.
Known for: The beautiful Pelion Mountains with traditional stone villages, chestnut forests, waterfalls, and sea views.
Beautiful beaches (both sandy and pebble) on the Aegean Sea.
Nearby islands of the Northern Sporades (such as Skiathos and Skopelos – formerly part of Magnesia).
Mythical history: Land of the Centaurs, Argonauts, and the ancient Magnetes tribe (from which words like "magnet" originate).
It's a diverse destination: nature, hiking, winter skiing (on Pelion), beaches, historical sites, and excellent cuisine (tsipouro and seafood in Volos).
Millions of tourists visit every year.
In short: a mix of mountains, sea, authentic villages, and history – one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of mainland Greece.
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