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Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands

Volos Pelion Sporades

Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands

At the beginning of June I had the chance to visit Volos Pelion Sporades in Greece. The trip lasted one week. In this blog post, I’d like to share with you a few photos that I took during my stay, as well as a few travel tips on things to do if you plan to visit this area.  

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Volos Pelion Sporades

Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands

Are you ready to hear all about my amazing trip to Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands? I recently had the opportunity to explore this beautiful region of Greece, and I can’t wait to share my experiences with you.

From the charming town of Volos to the magical mountain of Pelion and the picturesque islands of the Sporades, this trip was full of adventure and discovery. So sit back, relax, and let me take you on a journey through this stunning part of Greece.

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Volos Pelion Sporades
Volos Pelion Sporades
 

Where to stay in Skiathos island

 Aegean Suites Hotel  is nestled into a hillside, offering panoramic views of the cerulean Aegean Sea. This intimate, adults-only hotel provided an oasis of tranquility amidst the vibrancy of Skiathos island.

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Discovering the Heart of Volos

Volos is a lively city by the sea, right where the big mountain of Pelion starts. When I got there, I was drawn to the area by the water where people hang out. There are lots of places to eat seafood that tastes really good. I also visited a museum in Volos that tells you about the area’s long history. Walking around the older parts of the city, I found small shops selling things made by people who live there. I really enjoyed looking around Volos.

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Volos Pelion Sporades

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Volos Pelion Sporades

Koukounaries beach in Skiathos island (picture of the beach and its crystal clear waters below)

Volos Pelion Sporades

The Magical Mountain of Pelion

Pelion is a special mountain close to Volos, filled with green forests, amazing views, and small, pretty villages. I had a great time walking on paths, seeing lots of plants and animals, and visiting places like Portaria and Tsagarada. These villages are cozy and beautiful, with old stone houses and friendly people. Pelion feels like a fairy tale, and I really enjoyed exploring its natural beauty.

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I found the most beautiful store in Skiathos town. Luckily, they allowed me to take some pictures for you (and for me to remember). The store is called Lalaro. They sell extraordinary jewelry pieces and artsy-crafty stuff for home. I believe in minimalism and in possessing a few things. However, in this store I would buy everything, if I could.

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Island Hopping in the Mamma Mia islands

Going to the Sporades islands was like stepping into a dream. I took a boat to visit Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos. Each place was special in its own way. Skiathos was full of life and had busy beaches. Skopelos was quiet, with small villages where everything felt peaceful. Alonissos was beautiful and perfect for anyone who loves nature. I spent my days swimming in clear blue water and eating the freshest seafood. Every island felt like a picture from a postcard, making this part of my trip truly magical.

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What is the most beautiful island in the Sporades?

Choosing the most beautiful island in the Sporades is really tough because each one is unique. Skiathos is famous for its fun beaches and lively places to hang out at night. Skopelos is more quiet and peaceful, with small villages and amazing views. Then there’s Alonissos, which is perfect for people who love being outdoors and in nature. It’s like each island has its own special thing that makes it beautiful. So, saying which one is the most beautiful is hard because they’re all special in their own way.

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Picturesque villages to visit in the Pelion Peninsula

Kato Gatzea, Kala Nera, Visitza, Milies, Tsagarada, Zagora, Makrinitsa, Portaria 

Volos Pelion Sporades

Does Volos have good beaches?

Volos might not be famous for its own beaches, but don’t worry, there are lots of great beaches not too far away. A quick drive can take you to places with beautiful sand and super clear water. Two beaches you should check out are Agios Ioannis and Horefto. They are perfect for taking a swim, lying in the sun, and just enjoying the lovely sights around. So, even though you won’t find beaches right in Volos, there are plenty of awesome spots close by where you can have a great time by the water.

Beaches with blue-green water in the Pelion Peninsula

Mylopotamos Beach, Fakistra, Damouchari, Papanero, Agios Ioannis, Chorefto

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How to get from Skiathos island to Skopelos

Hop on to a ferry from Skiathos island to Skopelos to visit amazing beaches like the one pictured below.

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How to get from Austria to Skiathos and Volos

If you consider spending your summer holidays in this part of Greece, Volos Pelion Sporades, make sure to book your tickets with myAustrian Holidays that flies you directly from Vienna to Volos  once per week until the 21st of September and from Vienna to Skiathos twice a week until the 28th of September this year.

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I’d like to thank wholeheartedly My Austrian Holidays for flying us directly from Vienna to this paradise, the Greek Tourism board in Austria for inviting me to this press trip, the Region of Volos, Pelion, Skiathos and Skopelos and all the people involved. 

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Travel with Galaxy

Travel with Galaxy

Travel with Galaxy

Last month I was given the chance to visit Bucharest. A city I’ve never been to before, a city that has been on my bucket list for a long time. An invitation by @samsungaustria to visit Bucharest felt like a good reason to finally go.

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Day 1 Travel with Galaxy

@samsungaustria had organised a 2 day program full of exciting activities. On the first day, we kicked off the experience with a #GalaxyS10+ product briefing that took place in Carturesti Carusel, one of the most iconic (and instagrammable) bookstores in the world! As always, Samsung knows how to choose event locations!

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Later on, we drove to Labyrinthe Paris, a creative space in Bucharest. There we attended the workshop “How to style a fashion shoot” directed by fashion stylist Lucy Faur. Lucy Faur showed us a few outfits and explained the reasons why she chose those pieces and all the thought processes that go behind them.

Afterwards, we were given the opportunity to pick the outfit that we liked the most and get photographed with our Galaxy S10+ devices. Here I found out about an interesting product feature, that is called Shot suggestions.

If you are not good at finding the right composition, you can let your Samsung Galaxy S10+ find the best shot for you. Easy, peasy and fun!

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Travel with Galaxy
 

The day ended with a fine dining experience at the loft of the restaurant Maize.

Travel with Galaxy

Travel with Galaxy

Travel with Galaxy

Travel with Galaxy

Travel with Galaxy

Travel with Galaxy Day 2

@samsungaustria took us on a garden party at Société Gourmet, where we had the chance to attend a food styling workshop, with the stunning food photographer Adina Chitu. Our task during the workshop was first to cook and photograph the dishes afterwards.

During the food photography workshop, what I found very helpful was the Live focus camera feature. The camera focus on the object in the front and offer you a blurred background. You can decide how strong the effect will be by dragging up and down the Blur slider.

We spent quite a big part of the day in this charming Bucharest house and enjoyed the beautiful outdoor space, warm rays of sun and good food!

Afterwards, we discovered the city from a completely different perspective through a city tour on a vintage tram that gave us a glimpse of how was everyday life in the Communist era.  Day 2 ended at a stunning bar restaurant right by the side of the lake. 

Travel with Galaxy Day 3

Although we knew that it would rain, we didn’t want to stay in the hotel. It was our free day with a late flight in the evening. We ventured out and ended up drinking tasty matcha lattes with coconut flavour in Bucharest’s cutest Matcha Bar. 

During those 3 days in Bucharest, not only did I have the chance to see Bucharest and visit some of it’s impressive buildings, such as The Palace of the Parliament, but also to learn about the endless creative possibilities of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ camera.

For a person like me who is passionate about photography, it was a blast to gain exposure to so many different activities where we got the opportunity, not only to take photos, but also to create collages, GIFs and movies. 

For those who would like to see more, I have shared a few Instagram stories on Instagram. You can find them in the highlight sections under the title “6th trip 2019”. And those who would like to visit the Little Paris, @samsungaustria put up a few travel tips together to help you get the best of Bucharest.

So far, I’ve traveled with @samsungaustria to quite a few places around the world: Paris, London, NYC, Ibiza, San Francisco and now Bucharest. We love creating thousands of unforgettable #samsunggalaxy moments around the world together and through all these travels, my Galaxy S10+ has turned out to be my favourite travel companion. 

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