Makrinitsa

Makrinitsa Μακρινίτσα
Location
Makrinitsa
Coordinates	39°24′N 22°59′E / 39.400°N 22.983°E / 39.400; 22.983Coordinates: 39°24′N 22°59′E / 39.400°N 22.983°E / 39.400; 22.983
Location within the regional unit
Government
Country:	Greece
Administrative region:	Thessaly
Regional unit:	Magnesia
Municipality:	Volos
Population statistics (as of 2001)[1]
Municipal unit
- Population:	898
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):	600 m (1,969 ft)
Postal code:	370 11
Telephone:	24280
Auto:	ΒΟ
Website
http://www.makrinitsa.gr

Makrinitsa (Greek: Μακρινίτσα), nicknamed "balcony of Mt. Pelion," is a village and a former community in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Volos, of which it is a municipal unit.^[2] It is situated in the northwestern part of the Pelion mountains, 6 km northeast of Volos. One of the most characteristic traditional settlements, full of mansions and houses that look like hanging ornaments on the green mountain side. One of the traditional coffee houses is decorated with a fresco by the famous Greek painter Theofilos. The picturesque cobbled paths of Makrinitsa are scattered with traditional water fountains. Makrinitsa is a popular tourist destination, especially during the winter.

Historical population

Gallery

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  Makrinitsa as seen from Portaria

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  Makrinitsa

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  Makrinitsa in Autumn

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  Central Makrinitsa

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  Central Makrinitsa

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  General view of the village

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  View of a traditional house

References

External links

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• All traditional settlements of Greece on Map

		Karla
	Nea Ionia		Zagora
	Makrinitsa
	Volos	Iolcos	Portaria