Kissavos Maurovounio – Larissa-beach

Starting from Larissa and following the road as shown on the map, you will reach the village Skiti which is the essential starting point of our journey.

The route combines mountain and sea as it will continue descending to the beach Agiokampos to ascend again to the Sotiritsa and the popular Melivia .

From there the old road will pass through the town Agia and the picturesque Metaxochori to end up again in the beautiful Megalovryso .

The area of Skiti is our first destination is situated at the foot of Maurovouni mount and has a strong history and environmental interest. Here you can visit the source “Bubble” through the path of Skiti , amidst lush vegetation with trees, which are located south of the ruins of walls of ancient Melivia known and Philoctetes in which Homer refers.
The next stop on our route is the Agiokampos where you can enjoy your coffee or food at the beach shops and a swim in the clear sea!
Going to the Sotiritsa and Melivia admire the view of the Aegean Sea from above and the lush vegetation of Kissavos. Nearby is the place “Tzouvala” at path Melivia – Velika with its beautiful waterfall worth visiting.
On the way to Agia and shortly before this, on the left you find the Monastery of St. Panteleimon which dates from the 13th century.
In the traditional village Metaxochori known as the “village of artists” you can admire the monasteries and old mansions that surround and other interesting buildings is the Monasteries and the Cultural Center, which now serves as a Museum of Popular Art and Religious Relics.
In Megalovryso that is our last destination, tap “Mesochori” adorns the village, while the source of “Great Fountain” is located 1 km. far away from the village literally drowning in pristine lush vegetation. An incredible views offer guests the position “Karaouli”, just outside the village, from where they can see the Aegean Sea, the plain of Agia, Mavrovounio, Pelion, the plain of Thessaly and clean atmosphere Sporades and the Athos peninsula.

The distance of the route Larissa to Skiti is about 42 kilometers and the time is about 50 minutes.

The distance of the route Skiti to Agiokampos is about 7 kilometers and the time is about 10 minutes.

The distance of the route Agiokampos to Sotiritsa is about 12 kilometers and the time is about 20 minutes.

The distance of the route Sotiritsa to Melivia is about 4 kilometers and the time is about 5 minutes.

The distance of the route Melivia to Agia is about 9 kilometers και and the time is about 15 minutes.

The distance of the route Agia to Metaxochori is about 2 kilometers and the time is about 3 minutes.

The distance of the route Metaxochori to Megalovryso is about 5 kilometers and the time is about 10 minutes.
To return to Larissa starting from Agia distance is about 34 km and time is about 40 minutes.