Makrynitsa developed almost linearly between the gorge and the treeless rock Sarakinos the west and the deep ravine of Megalo Rema east, on a spate of natural soil. Is preserved traditional settlement that stretches almost vertically on the side of over Pelion Volos, from which it is 17 χιλ. through Portaria 10 χιλ. through Kommvas.
The scalability of the settlement makes that the first houses, district Koukourava, be located at a height 300 μ. while the latter at an altitude 850 μ., and the central square in altitude 630 μ. from the sea surface.m
The beautiful and spacious paved square with tall, ancient trees, the distinct old fountain with bronze lion head and the picturesque church of St. John the Baptist, previously worked as a market, known as “the bazaar Makrinitsas”.
H view of the visitor to Volos at your feet, Pagasitikos and the opposite mountains are amazing so rightly named Makrinitsa “the balcony of Pelion”.
The Makrynitsa composed of individual neighborhoods built mainly around the church : Ag. John, the Virgin, του Αγ. Athanasiou, του of St, of Ag. Trinity, Metamorphosis and the Moutsiara, Sarakinos and Kakouna.
Coming from Portaria, just before reaching the ravine begins Makrynitsa “Mega Rema” where lower, height of Koukourava, The river begins Krafsidonas and there are still ydrotriveia (Dristela) where washable bedding and rugs, while in the past functioned and tanneries. The first square at the entrance of the village, the “Brani”, with the stream above’ she, has been designated as a place of natural beauty. Above and behind the mountain are cultivated estates, Community forest and communal pastures.
