One of the most beautiful sights in Magnesia is the train of Pelion, widely known as Moutzouris.

The train of Pelion started its journey in the early 20th century and covering a 13 km distance, it united the city of Volos with Lechonia. A few years later, the line expanded to Milies village, with a total length of 29 km. The train’s wagons were pulled by steam engines and that's why it took the nickname "Moutzouris".

During the first few decades of its operation, the train helped in the region's development, but it was gradually substituted by car and in 1971 it ceased working. On residents' initiatives, the legendary "Moutzouris" started traveling again in 1996. Since then it travels from Ano Lechonia to Milies for purely tourist purposes, with stops in the villages Gatzea, Pinakates and Argyreika.

The route taken by train is simply breathtaking. The journey lasts for about an hour and a half, during which Moutzouris passes through 11 main bridges and several smaller ones, before it reaches Milies village. The most impressive of all is the five-arched bridge "Chalorema», with a height of nearly 23 meters. Moreover, be sure to check the metal bridge "De Chirico", which is named so to honor the designer of the railway line, Evaristo de Chirico, father of the famous painter Giorgio de Chirico. Indeed, Giorgio de Chirico has included the train of Pelion in some of his works.

Traveling with the train of Pelion is a must that you need to cross off your list when you find yourself in Magnesia for vacations. Simply wonderful!