Nea Anchialos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece
About Nea Anchialos
The modern town is built on the ruins of the ancient city ofPyrasos(Πύρασος), and is associated with the nearby city of Thessalian or Phthiotic Thebes (Θῆβαι Φθιώτιδες/Θεσσαλικαἰ), near the modern village of Mikrothivai. Homer provides us with information about Pyrasos in his list of ships (Iliad B.695). According to Strabo (IX.435), who discusses its topography, as "well-harboured Pyrasos". Until the construction of Demetrias by the Macedonians, it was the main harbour on the Pagasetic Gulf. It was besieged and captured by Philip V of Macedon in 217 BC, and the city became a Macedonian colony. Following Philip's defeat by the Roman Republic, in 189 BC the city was moved from the inland site of the old Phthiotic Thebes back to Pyrasos (Nea Anchialos) and became capital of the restored Phth
Where to Eat in Nea Anchialos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alexandros
- 🍴Daidalos
- 🍴Finistrini
- 🍴Galaxias
- 🍴Galini
- 🍴Giousouri
Where to Stay in Nea Anchialos
- 🏨Laodamia Hotel
- 🏨Protessilaos Hotel
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