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| Agiokampos, Greek Αγιόκαμπος | ||
| region | Thessaly | |
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| Residents | 315 (2011) | |
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| Tourist info web | http://www.larissa-beach.gr/en | |
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Agiokampos, (Αγιόκαμπος) is a small port and seaside resort on the coast of the Thermaic Gulf in Thessaly, it belongs as a district to the political community Agia, the whole seaside resorts are called Larissa Beach (Παράλια Νομού Λάρισας) referred to as being from the capital of the prefecture Larisa and are popular with the city's residents on weekends for bathing trips.
In recent years, tourism in the previously sleepy places has increased extremely in the summer months and an infrastructure has been built to meet the needs of the (mostly Greek) beach tourists. Of the 300 residents who used to only spend the summer months on the beach as residents of Skiti, the population can rise to 10,000 during the season ... International providers are still not very active here, you hardly come across package tourists from German-speaking nations who Eastern Europeans probably discovered the region earlier.
background
As a continuation of the like of Thessaloniki from approached beach arch of the Olympic Riviera continues after the seaside resorts around the mouth of the river Pineios (Stomio, Kokkino Nero) along the steep slope of the Ossa - massif from Velika a wide beach arch continues to the south, in which one bathing resort extends to the next.
To the flat plain of the fertile alluvial land of the Pineios plain Larisa Well-developed roads lead south of the Ossa Mountains over a depression with less hilly land, so that the places are easiest from Larisa can be achieved from; the coastal road from the Pineios estuary from the north has now also been well developed.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the one in Thessaloniki (approx. 2 hours by car), but many are also over Athens travel to Greece.
By train / by bus
To get here by public transport, we recommend going through the capital of the prefecture Larisa. Larisa train station on the railroad - Route Thessaloniki - Athens, which is served about every two hours, is in the south of the city.
In the summer months, buses run from the bus station KTEL Larisa (ΚΤΕΛ Λαρισας) several times a day in the coastal towns, on the home page of the KTEL website there is an electronic timetable information (you have to master the Greek alphabet ...), an English translation at www.larissa-beach.gr. The specified timetable to the beach resorts is only valid from the end of June to the end of August!
In the street
The toll motorway A1Thessaloniki - Athens bypasses the capital of the former prefecture Larisa in the east in a wide arc; from here you follow the well-developed main road Agia, through a range of hills it is a bit curvy to the coastal towns.
It is better to take the exit from the bypass 1 Larisa 2
2 Larisa and, shortly after the exit, drives north parallel to the motorway than the one that is also signposted 2 Larisa 3 exit 3 Larisa, the main road leading from Larisa directly to Agio, is crossed by the motorway without an exit. Of 3 Larisa is a better connection over Sykurio - Spilia to Stomio under construction, but not yet fully accessible.
By boat
The port is only used by fishing and sport boats, no regular ferry connections.
mobility
Locally one moves on foot.
Sights / places of "Larisa Beach" from north to south
on the coastal road one arrives from Kokkino Nero to the south to the next seaside resorts:
Koutsoupia (Κουτσουπιά)
- on the steep slope of the Ossa massif, respectively. The coast of Kissavos is steeper and the beaches narrower. The beach of 1 Koutsoupia is partly fine sand, partly gravel.
- The infrastructure has been expanded in recent years, and there are various taverns.
- A small port is only used by local fishermen.
- Rooms and apartments are offered for overnight stays, most of the holiday homes and apartments are in Greek hands.
Paliouria (Παλιουριά)
- already at the northern end of the beach of 2 Paliouria (From a vantage point there is an overview of the beach) trails lead down to the beach, the Greeks enjoy the beach life here in the shade.
- In the elongated place the gravel / sand beach accompanies the coastal road, on the other side of the road there are numerous taverns.
- In addition to the holiday homes, there are also some guest rooms available for overnight stays.
The road now overcomes a headland with a few bends and then follows the coastline in a southerly direction.
Velika (Βελίκα)
- the coastal road follows the beach of 3 Velika, fine sand - pebble beach, may seem a bit monotonous, but there is enough space for everyone even in the season.
- A number of taverns and beach bars, mini markets and beach volleyball fields (beach volleyball players from all over Greece gather here in July) make up the tourist infrastructure.
- The accommodation offer includes guest rooms and apartments, a small hotel.
- On the gravel road up to Melivia (Μελιβοία) lies the 1 Church of Agios Ioannis Theologos, the first of May is celebrated here.
- The paved road up to the mountain village Melivia flows a little further south.
Kato Sotiritsa (Κατώ Σωτηρίτσα)
- The road continues almost without any gaps 1 Kato Sotiritsa further, the actual place Sotiritsa lies in the mountains in the hinterland.
- the Beach arch with sand and especially pebble beach stretches further south, you will find fields for beach volleyball and soccer. The beach promenade with street lamps, seating and parking bays, but so far practically missing shade trees, looks a bit sterile and is reminiscent of southern France.
- Beach bars, taverns and mini markets complete the offer; guest rooms are offered as accommodation options.
Agiokampos (Larisa) (Αγιόκαμπος)
- a modern one Suspension bridge spans the Pouriwhich hardly has any water in summer.
- the broad one 4 AgiokamposPebble / sand beach runs for miles, flanked by the coastal road; also here only sparse shade trees, but several shade canopies and rental of parasols and loungers. The range of taverns and beach bars is extensive.
2015 - the PurchasingIn addition to the ubiquitous mini markets, options include bakeries, butchers, a pharmacy and several petrol stations.
- a newer project is that 3 Agiokampos port, ferry connections to Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki are planned.
Kato Polidendri (Κάτω Πολυδένδρι)
- the beach is now narrowing, the pebble beaches are narrowing and the land is hilly.
- the district 2 Kato Polidendri belongs to the place of the same name in the hinterland
- taverns, cafe bars and guest rooms for overnight stays are offered.
Rakopotamos (Ρακοπόταμος)
- only includes a few houses 3 Rakopotamos, The beaches (sand - gravel) are narrower, as the coast here is already steeper.
- the road runs after Sklithro (Σκλήθρο) into the hinterland, narrow streets run along the coast.
activities
- most travelers visit Agiokampos and the neighboring places because of the bathing pleasure on the gently sloping gravel / sand beach
shop
- In the villages along the beach arch there are several supermarkets with everything for self-catering.
kitchen
- the coastal road along the entire arc of the beach from Velika to Kato Polidendri there are numerous Taverns with the typical offer from the grill
nightlife
- in summer they are along the entire arc of the beach from Velika above Kato Sotiritsa, Agiokampus and Kato Polidendri quite a few Beach bars in operation
accommodation
health
Practical advice
- good cellphone coverage
trips
- to the other seaside resorts in the north and south Stomio at the confluence of the Pineios and the Olympic Riviera
- Ascent to the heights of the Ossa massif
- to Litochoro and Olympus massif
- the capital of the prefecture Larisa can be reached in less than an hour, but probably does not offer so much for the traveler looking for the beauties of the country.
literature
Web links
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