Koropi – trees by the sea

Koropi is a beautiful seaside village, 21 kilometres from Volos, between Kala Nera and Afissos, where you can find the well-organised, sandy beach of Boufa, in the Pagasitikos Gulf. The village has plenty of recreational areas and restaurants and is ideal for swimming and walks.



What you will see
You can see the place called Ramnos, where the ancient temple and the oracle of Apollo used to be. You will also find the settlement of Paliopyrgos, which is the site of the ancient city of Koropi.

The famous pears "Krystallia", with their splendid flavour, come from the area of Koropi. During spring, the pear-tree gardens time are spectacular.

Koropi settlement

Things to do
You can enjoy a refreshing swim at Koropi beach. You can take a 10 to 15 minute walk through the olive trees to Kala Nera. You can walk to Milies and return via Kala Nera, using the old cobbled pathways.

Text & photos Despoina Vafeidou