Environment

 

Our engagement is to guarantee the most sustainable environmental conditions for the Games and the local society.

Greece and the Organizing Committee for the Mediterranean Games Volos 2013 have adopted international environmental practices that impose concrete actions and policies for the protection of natural environment.

Our objective is the creation of modern installations and infrastructures guided by innovation, the protection of the environment, sustainability, and the rationalised budget. The games will leave a key legacy of national benefits in culture, sport, volunteering, business and tourism.

A breathtaking natural environment the background of the Games

The wider region of Thessaly, the neighbouring islands (Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos), Pilion is well known for the variety of spectacular natural beauties providing great possibilities for excursions and activities in a natural environment of exceptional beauty.

Sights of Volos

Volos, one of the more enchanting Greek cities within small distance of breathtaking mountain Pilion, combines modern comforts and natural beauties.

The town’s most popular spot both for its inhabitants and visitors –ideal for strolls but also for a meeting place– is the pedestrianized coastal avenue of Argonafton with the imposing church of Agios Konstantinos, the building of the University of Thessaly (an old tobacco warehouse), the numerous cafés and taverns, the model of the “Argo” ship, the port lying at the western tip of the town and the magnificent view to the open sea. 

The City Hall building hosts a permanent exhibition of photos taken after 1881. One can also visit the local Conservatory, “Giorgio de Chirico” Art Centre, and the municipal and regional Theatre where various events are held throughout the year.

Sights of Larissa

The modern city of Larisa showcases its historical identity along with a strong commercial and entertaining activity.

The Archaeological Museum, which contains notable collections of findings, as well as the Municipal Gallery and the Historical & Folk Art Museum, are of great cultural interest. Larissa is brimming with theatrical activity, mainly due to the Regional and Municipal Theatre of Larissa, and ancient theatres.

At a distance of 90 km from Larissa, at the north-western edge of Thessaly, a set of gigantic rocks, the famous Meteora rise, create a spectacle that is unique in the world. On the top of the rocks, 24 monasteries are built, dating from several centuries ago, paying an important contribution to the cultural heritage. Meteora is one of greatest monuments of the world, protected by UNESCO and characterized by it as “A Preserved and Protected Monument of Humanity”.