Makrinitsa Central Square – Makrinitsa loop from Πορταριά

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Makrinitsa Central Square – Makrinitsa loop from Πορταριά

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Makrinitsa Central Square – Makrinitsa loop from Πορταριά

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5.55km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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269 m

View of Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf from Makrinitsa

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Makrinitsa is beautifully situated on the hillside and has a great view of the city of Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf.

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2.72 km

Village square with plane trees and taverns

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Beautiful village square with huge plane trees and some taverns.

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2.76 km

Makrinitsa Central Square

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Makrinitsa is beautifully situated on the hillside and has a great view of the city of Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf.

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2.85 km

Makrinitsa Village Square

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The village of Makrinitsa is idyllically situated on the hillside and has a great view of the city of Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf.

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3.10 km

Makrinitsa

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Makrinítsa is often referred to as the "Balcony of Pelion" because of its great location.

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5.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

690 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

587 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

4°C

-2°C

50 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 24, 2025,Griechenland: Makrinitsa

A beautiful view of the Gulf of Volos from up here in Makrinitsa! A quaint little village with old mansions and cobblestone streets.

Makrinitsa was named after the monastery of Panagia tis Makrinitsas, founded in the early 13th century. The village was initially inhabited by people who worked for the monastery. Although it fell into disuse and decline in the …

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