Magnesia, like any other place in Greece, maintains its own customs and traditions and the visitor has a chance to get to know them through various events.

During the last ten days of August, a representation of the traditional Pelion wedding takes place in Portaria. Marriage was a process that lasted eight days, until the couple would go to church on Sunday. In the meantime, visitors attending the representation have the opportunity to see first hand all the customs characterizing the Pelion marriage: The cutting of the wedding dress, the organization of the dowry, the ritual shaving of the groom and of course the wedding itself, which ends with a traditional feast with dancing, singing and plenty of food and drink. If you decide to go in Pelion for vacations, visiting Portaria is a must.

Easter in Magnesia is particularly beautiful, especially in the city of Volos or the picturesque traditional villages. The procession of the Epitaph, the Resurrection of Christ, the fireworks and of course the Eastern table is a once in a lifetime experience.

Apart from Easter there are many more Greek festivals, panigiria and celebrations, full of dancing, singing and feasting. Some of them are:

• In June, Agiou Panteleimona, in Potistika
• July 24, Agios Vlasios, in Agios Vlasios
• August 15 in several places throughout Magnesia
• 13 -14 September, Tou Stavrou (the day of the Cross), in Kato Gatzea

Besides panigiria, in Magnesia many products festivals are organized in different parts of the region, such as the feast of the apple in Zagora (September), wine in New Anchialos (August), tsipourou in Katihori (June), cherry in Agios Lavrentios (June) and sausage in Stagiates (July). In all these celebrations you will have tha chance to taste delicious local goods for free and have a whale of time.

Still thinking about it? Plan your trip to Magnesia!