Wednesday, February 8, 2023
  • ΕλληνικάΕλληνικά
Enjoy Thessaly
  • Destinations
    • All
    • North Sporades
    • Prefecture of Karditsa
    • Prefecture of Larissa
    • Prefecture of Magnesia
    • Prefecture of Trikala
    ελατη

    Elati, Pertouli, Neraidohori and nearby villages

    agios ioannis pilio

    Eastern Pelion

    makrinitsa

    Western Pelion

    μηλιες πινακατες πηλιο

    Central Pelion

    νοτιο πηλιο

    Southern Pelion

    καρδιτσα

    Karditsa

    Trending Tags

      • Prefecture of Larissa
      • Prefecture of Magnesia
      • Prefecture of Trikala
      • Prefecture of Karditsa
      • North Sporades
    • Accommodation
      • All
      • Koziakas
      • Pelion
      • Plastira's Lake
      • Sporades
      • Villas
      σκοπελος ξενοδοχεια

      Hotels in Skopelos

      σκιαθος ξενοδοχεια

      Hotels in Skiathos

      αλοννησος ξενοδοχεια

      Hotels in Alonissos

      μακρυνιτσα ξενοδοχεια

      Hotels in Portaria and Makrinitsa

      τσαγκαραδα ξενοδοχεια

      Hotels in Tsagarada and Mouresi

      αγιος ιωαννης ξενοδοχεια

      Hotels in Horefto and Agios Ioannis

      Trending Tags

        • Sporades
        • Pelion
        • Koziakas
        • Plastira’s Lake
        • Villas
      • Ferry
        skopelos stafilosbeach

        Skopelos – ferry tickets timetables

        σκιαθος ακτοπλοικα

        Skiathos – How to get there – Ferry tickets

        skiathos aktoploika eisitiria

        Alonissos – Ferry tickets

        • Skiathos – How to get there – Ferry tickets
        • Skopelos – ferry tickets timetables
        • Alonissos – Ferry tickets
      • Sights
        • All
        • Caves
        • Churches and Monasteries
        • Lakes
        • Marine Park of Alonissos
        • Monuments
        • Museums
        • Stone Bridges
        agrafa limnistefaniada

        Stefaniada Lake

        xaliki verliga02

        Dragon Lake Verliga

        μπεζεστενι λαρισα

        Bezesteni

        β αρχαιο θεατρο λαρισας

        B’ Ancient Theater of Larissa

        λουτρα πλατεια λαου

        Public baths | Laou Square

        βασιλικη αγιου αχιλλειου

        The Basilica of St Achilles

        Trending Tags

          • Museums
          • Monuments
          • Stone Bridges
          • Churches and Monasteries
          • Lakes
          • Caves
          • Marine Park of Alonissos
        • Activities
          • All
          • Canyoning
          • Climbing
          • Cruising
          • Hiking
          • Horse Riding
          • Kayak
          • Mountain Bike
          • Rafting
          • Scuba Diving
          • Ski - Snowboard
          φαραγγι στενο

          Hiking to Steno Gorge at Athamania

          mountain bike

          Mountain bike in Thessaly

          verlinga

          Hiking trail – Chaliki to Dragon lake Verlinga

          ditiki magnisia amaliapoli

          Cruising in Pagasitikos gulf

          kayak

          Sea Kayak and Canoe Kayak in Thessaly

          notio pilio

          Hiking in Southern Pelion

          Trending Tags

            • Climbing
            • Hiking
            • Ski – Snowboard
            • Canyoning
            • Cruising
            • Scuba Diving
            • Rafting
            • Horse Riding
            • Kayak
            • Mountain Bike
          • Discover
            • Gastronomy
            • Events
            • Romantic places and Wedding
            • Wine Tourism
            • Geography
            • History
          • Blog
          No Result
          View All Result
          Enjoy Thessaly
          • Destinations
            • All
            • North Sporades
            • Prefecture of Karditsa
            • Prefecture of Larissa
            • Prefecture of Magnesia
            • Prefecture of Trikala
            ελατη

            Elati, Pertouli, Neraidohori and nearby villages

            agios ioannis pilio

            Eastern Pelion

            makrinitsa

            Western Pelion

            μηλιες πινακατες πηλιο

            Central Pelion

            νοτιο πηλιο

            Southern Pelion

            καρδιτσα

            Karditsa

            Trending Tags

              • Prefecture of Larissa
              • Prefecture of Magnesia
              • Prefecture of Trikala
              • Prefecture of Karditsa
              • North Sporades
            • Accommodation
              • All
              • Koziakas
              • Pelion
              • Plastira's Lake
              • Sporades
              • Villas
              σκοπελος ξενοδοχεια

              Hotels in Skopelos

              σκιαθος ξενοδοχεια

              Hotels in Skiathos

              αλοννησος ξενοδοχεια

              Hotels in Alonissos

              μακρυνιτσα ξενοδοχεια

              Hotels in Portaria and Makrinitsa

              τσαγκαραδα ξενοδοχεια

              Hotels in Tsagarada and Mouresi

              αγιος ιωαννης ξενοδοχεια

              Hotels in Horefto and Agios Ioannis

              Trending Tags

                • Sporades
                • Pelion
                • Koziakas
                • Plastira’s Lake
                • Villas
              • Ferry
                skopelos stafilosbeach

                Skopelos – ferry tickets timetables

                σκιαθος ακτοπλοικα

                Skiathos – How to get there – Ferry tickets

                skiathos aktoploika eisitiria

                Alonissos – Ferry tickets

                • Skiathos – How to get there – Ferry tickets
                • Skopelos – ferry tickets timetables
                • Alonissos – Ferry tickets
              • Sights
                • All
                • Caves
                • Churches and Monasteries
                • Lakes
                • Marine Park of Alonissos
                • Monuments
                • Museums
                • Stone Bridges
                agrafa limnistefaniada

                Stefaniada Lake

                xaliki verliga02

                Dragon Lake Verliga

                μπεζεστενι λαρισα

                Bezesteni

                β αρχαιο θεατρο λαρισας

                B’ Ancient Theater of Larissa

                λουτρα πλατεια λαου

                Public baths | Laou Square

                βασιλικη αγιου αχιλλειου

                The Basilica of St Achilles

                Trending Tags

                  • Museums
                  • Monuments
                  • Stone Bridges
                  • Churches and Monasteries
                  • Lakes
                  • Caves
                  • Marine Park of Alonissos
                • Activities
                  • All
                  • Canyoning
                  • Climbing
                  • Cruising
                  • Hiking
                  • Horse Riding
                  • Kayak
                  • Mountain Bike
                  • Rafting
                  • Scuba Diving
                  • Ski - Snowboard
                  φαραγγι στενο

                  Hiking to Steno Gorge at Athamania

                  mountain bike

                  Mountain bike in Thessaly

                  verlinga

                  Hiking trail – Chaliki to Dragon lake Verlinga

                  ditiki magnisia amaliapoli

                  Cruising in Pagasitikos gulf

                  kayak

                  Sea Kayak and Canoe Kayak in Thessaly

                  notio pilio

                  Hiking in Southern Pelion

                  Trending Tags

                    • Climbing
                    • Hiking
                    • Ski – Snowboard
                    • Canyoning
                    • Cruising
                    • Scuba Diving
                    • Rafting
                    • Horse Riding
                    • Kayak
                    • Mountain Bike
                  • Discover
                    • Gastronomy
                    • Events
                    • Romantic places and Wedding
                    • Wine Tourism
                    • Geography
                    • History
                  • Blog
                  No Result
                  View All Result
                  Enjoy Thessaly
                  No Result
                  View All Result
                  spiral media spiral media spiral media
                  Home Blog

                  9 things to see and do in Trikala

                  τρικαλα
                  Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

                  RelatedPosts

                  αλοννησος

                  Times: the 10 best Greek islands for a relaxing holiday

                  September 15, 2022

                  10th anniversary Skiathos Trail Run

                  May 23, 2022

                  Times: This is this year’s list of the 25 best islands in Greece – Alonissos at the top

                  May 16, 2022

                  Roadtrip from Spilia to Karitsa, driving inside the forest of Mt Kissavos

                  May 3, 2022

                  Trikala is a city known for its natural beauty. The Elves’ Mill, the Fortress, the walk along the Lithios River and many other attractions are some of the reasons why you should visit Trikala.
                  So if you are wondering what to see, what to do, where to stay and what to eat in Trikala then here are 9 things that will help you with Trikala.

                  Trikala – hotels – accommodation – apartments
                  If you are thinking of staying in Trikala for more than one day then you need to know 2-3 things about your stay. You will find hotels mainly in the city center. If you do not find availability then do not hesitate to look for some hotels just outside the city or even apartments, the prices you will find in Trikala whether hotels or apartments are great. View available hotels in Trikala here. View available Trikala apartments here.

                   

                  1. Trikala is especially popular at Christmas beacuse the Mill of Elves is one of the most popular destinations in winter in Greece. Thousands of visitors flock to Trikala every year to visit the Elves’ Mill organized at the Matsopoulos Mill, a multi-cultural building just outside the center of Trikala. Visitors from all over Greece visit the Elves’ Mill, Greece’s largest theme park and the city of Trikala to experience the Christmas mood. Inside the Mill of Elves, children can find free activities such as Santa Claus’s home, the Kingdom of Toys and more, as well as activities such as the ice rink and the elf’s pastry shop, candy express and more.
                  2. Varousi is the old town of Trikala and is under the fortress of the city. In Varoussi, which was the old town, you will stroll through its stone alleys admiring traditional mansions and old preserved buildings. In Varoussi you will also find many churches with the most important being the church of Agios Stefanos (1896) but also other churches such as: Agia Episkopi in 1543, Agios Dimitrios in 1580, Agia Marina in 1766 and Panagia Faneromeni in 1853. Varousi is the ideal place your afternoon stroll. If you would like to see more photos see our article about Varousi.
                  In the fortress it is worth getting in and taking a stroll and lifting the view to all Trikala from the 33 meter high clock. To see the view go up the wooden steps inside the clock while looking at the photos available and at the top of the clock you take your photo or mobile phone and take the necessary photos.
                  3. Manavika are an area with many taverns with dining options. Also on Asclepius Street, which is a meeting point for many locals in the city, you will find cafes where many locals enjoy their drinks and walk to the city market. In Asklipiou you will also find the Lithaios Bridge where you can descend the steps and walk by the river. The Lithaios river in Trikala crosses the city center and it is fully integrated with the city and the daily life of Trikala.

                  τρικαλα

                  τρικαλα

                  Trikala – Manavika
                  4. The rocks and the monasteries of Meteora are really close to Trikala. The road that connects Trikala with Meteora is a 21km straight line where the semi-marathon Trikala – Kalambaka is organized each year. In Meteora there are the monasteries of Meteora in this geological phenomenon that many visitors from all over the world choose to explore them. If you are in Trikala you should definitely visit the monasteries of Meteora and explore the surrounding area. Read also our article with 10 things to see and do in Meteora. Next to Meteora is Theopetra, a small village with the famous cave with the findings of thousands of years. Theopetra and Meteora are also the destination of many climbers from Greece and abroad.
                  5. Trikala has a zoo. It may not be well known but you will find it on the hill of Prophet Elias in a lush natural landscape. Park your vehicle outside and enter the zoo. A few years ago there was a tiger inside. A tour of the zoo will be a pleasant afternoon stroll for those who visit it.
                  6. Kursum Mosque – At the southern entrance of the city on Karditsa Street is the Kursum Mosque, a work of the Islamist Sinan-Pasha Architect. Reconstructed in 1996 by the European Union funded by the Municipality of Trikala, it is a UNESCO-protected project. The mosque in Trikala is the only surviving of the many Ottoman mosques that once existed in the city of Trikala and is one of the 79 mosques and the only one preserved in Greek territory built by the renowned 16th-century architect Sinan.

                  trikala7. Another important museum in Trikala is the Tsitsani Museum housed in the old prison building that has been linked to the history of Trikala for many years. The prisons were closed in 2006 and since September 2016 there has been an area of ​​archaeological interest and organized architecture and a space for the musical creation of three composers. Inside, you will find plenty of photos, rare 78 and 45-speed discs, modern jukebox with free choice of the great Tricalian composer Vassilis Tsitsanis. The museum is open to all with free entrance from 0900 to 1500. A mosaic was recently built outside the building. Also at the intersection of Homirou and Themistokleous streets you can visit the Kliafa History and Culture Center with a large number of exhibits on the history of the city of Trikala, a room dedicated to the company Kliafa, a library, an amphitheater and more.
                  8. Trikala has taken the lead in initiatives such as the first city with a fast 4g internet network, one of the cities with bus with no driver, pedestrian stops with cool water for hot summer days and other activities that Trikala has done one of the most innovative cities.
                  9. Short trips if you are in Trikala you can make to Meteora, Kalambaka and Kastraki, but also to the beautiful villages of Koziakas, Elati, Pertouli, Neraidochori. For those who want to go even further, they can continue to the villages of Aspropotamos to Kastania, Krania, Doliana and the rest of the community but you can also take the road to Grevena. Whatever direction you take, the beauty of the scenery will reward you.

                  Trikala is 330 km from Athens and 214 km. from Thessaloniki

                  trikala

                  trikala

                  trikala

                  Tags: trikala

                  Related Tags

                  Το κίνημα του Κιλελέρ και ο Μαρίνος Αντύπας
                  Monuments

                  Pelinnaio in Trikala

                  January 31, 2022

                  Pelinneus, the home of Hippocleus, who is Pindar's son in his tenth Pithonikos, was identified from the time of Leake...

                  Read more
                  Το κίνημα του Κιλελέρ και ο Μαρίνος Αντύπας

                  Asklipio of Trikala

                  January 31, 2022

                  Plan your visit to the Mill of the Elves in Trikala

                  January 18, 2022
                  agia paraskevi neraidochori

                  Agia Paraskevi Monastery

                  January 19, 2022
                  Πληροφορίες νομός Τρικάλων

                  Info Prefecture of Trikala

                  February 16, 2022
                  Next Post
                  καστανια

                  Road trip: From Kastraki to Krania

                  SKiathos Run 2022

                  10th anniversary Skiathos Trail Run

                  camping

                  Equipment for camping and accommodation tips in the countryside

                  Booking.com

                  Popular

                  παλια αλοννησος

                  10 things to see and do in Alonissos

                  February 24, 2022

                  Alonissos, is the quietest of the islands of Northern Sporades where you will find hotels, beaches with crystal clear waters...

                  meteora rousanou

                  10 things to see and do in Meteora in Greece

                  February 23, 2022

                  Meteora, a landscape that enchants you. Meteora in Greece is known all over the world for the natural beauty of...

                  λιμνη πλαστηρα

                  10 things to do at Plastira’s Lake

                  April 12, 2022

                  Developed tourist villages overlooking the lake and around the lake, hotels and guesthouses of all categories in Neohori and other...

                  Latest

                  φαραγγι στενο
                  Activities

                  Hiking to Steno Gorge at Athamania

                  September 24, 2022
                  αλοννησος
                  Blog

                  Times: the 10 best Greek islands for a relaxing holiday

                  September 15, 2022
                  SKiathos Run 2022
                  Blog

                  10th anniversary Skiathos Trail Run

                  May 23, 2022

                  Hotels, villas, rooms to let near to...

                  Skiathos

                  Meteora

                  Pelion Ski Center

                  Larissa

                  Skopelos

                  Plastira's Lake

                  Agios Ioannis

                  Volos

                  Alonissos

                  Mt. Olympus

                  Makrinitsa

                  Trikala

                  Mt. Pelion

                  Pertouli Ski Center

                  Tsagarada

                  Karditsa

                  Ferry

                  Skiathos

                  Skopelos

                  Alonissos

                  Info

                  How to get

                  About

                  Advertisement

                  Privacy / Cookies

                  Tags

                  alonissos kissavos meteora pelion skiathos skopelos

                  Newsletter

                  Subscribe for monthly news and offers

                  Enjoy Thessaly

                  Wishes you all great Holidays and
                  awesome Adventures

                  Drop us a line ! contact us at contact(at)enjoythessaly.com

                  © 2022 Enjoy Thessaly | Developed by UniqOn

                  No Result
                  View All Result
                  • Destinations
                    • Prefecture of Larissa
                    • Prefecture of Magnesia
                    • Prefecture of Trikala
                    • Prefecture of Karditsa
                    • North Sporades
                  • Accommodation
                    • Sporades
                    • Pelion
                    • Koziakas
                    • Plastira’s Lake
                    • Villas
                  • Ferry
                    • Skiathos – How to get there – Ferry tickets
                    • Skopelos – ferry tickets timetables
                    • Alonissos – Ferry tickets
                  • Sights
                    • Museums
                    • Monuments
                    • Stone Bridges
                    • Churches and Monasteries
                    • Lakes
                    • Caves
                    • Marine Park of Alonissos
                  • Activities
                    • Climbing
                    • Hiking
                    • Ski – Snowboard
                    • Canyoning
                    • Cruising
                    • Scuba Diving
                    • Rafting
                    • Horse Riding
                    • Kayak
                    • Mountain Bike
                  • Discover
                    • Gastronomy
                    • Events
                    • Romantic places and Wedding
                    • Wine Tourism
                    • Geography
                    • History
                  • Blog
                  • ΕλληνικάΕλληνικά