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The Region of Thessaly

The Region of Thessaly occupies the central eastern part of continental Greece.

The 5 Regional Units of Thessaly

The Region of Thessaly is divided into five regional units, to which its 25 municipalities belong. The regional units are geographically identified with the corresponding prefectures, except for the Prefecture of Magnesia, which was administratively divided in Magnisia and Sporades.

Regional Units:

Regional Unit of Karditsa
Regional Unit of Larissa
Regional Unit of Magnisia
Regional Unit of Sporades
Regional Unit of Trikala

Natural and Demographic Characteristics

The territory of 14,036 square kilometers of Thessaly Region is
characterised by a highly variable
landscape, possessing some of the most fertile agricultural plains in the country, surrounded by tall mountains and with an island complex in its eastern outmost administrative boundaries.
The population of the region of Thessaly is 753,888 and represents 6.9% of the total population of the country, from which 44% is urban, 40% agrarian and 16% semi-
urban. Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, is home to more than 200,000 people.

Farsala

Our hometown is located in the Regional Unit of Larissa. Farsala is one of the anciest European cities, inhabited continuously since the Stone Ages.

History and Mythology

Thessaly is tied down with a significant part of Greek history and mythology. Mount Olympus was the mythical home of the 12 Olympian Gods while, according to legend, Jason and the Argonauts launched their search for the Golden Fleece from the Magnesia Peninsula.

Festivals

Nowadays, Thessalia has a significant number of museums, galleries, cultural centers, while every year it hosts a series of cultural events and festivals, among them the Olympus summer festival, the Pinios river festival and the Halva festival in Farsala.

Educational Institutions

In the field of education, the University of Thessaly accommodates more than 10.000 students and represents, along with the Technological Educational Institution, an important research activity.

Thessaly Attractions

METEORA is a rock formation in Thessaly hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.

Thessaly Attractions

PELION is a mountain at the southeastern part of Thessaly forming a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea. It's famous for the traditional architecture and the marvellous beaches.

Thessaly Attractions

PLASTIRA LAKE is located in Karditsa regional unit, near the city of Karditsa.

Thessaly Attractions

SPORADES are an archipelago along the east coast of Greece in the Aegean Sea. They consist of 24 islands, four of which are permanently inhabited: Alonnisos, Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros. They may also be referred to as the physalian Sporades. They are very popular tourist attractions during summertime.

Thessaly Attractions

Ancient Acropolis in Farsala