About the village
Xinovrysi is a mountain village that belongs to the municipality of Argalasti. It is built on a slope that boasts a lovely views towards the Aegean Sea while maintaining the traditional colors with its stone houses and cobbled streets.
At the greater area of Xinovrysi, various medieval findings have been discovered and in the area of “Sirioti” are the ruins of an old medieval castle. During the past it was called "Mpistinika" which has unknown origin. Todays name derives from acidulent water that comes from the homonymous fountain located in a nearby ravine. Xino-Vrysi literally means sour-fountain.
Wander through the village and visit churches such as the church of Koimiseos Tis Theotokou (The Assumption) build in 1778, a stone three aisled basilica that impresses with its stone bell tower and celebrates every 15th of August with a great fair in the village square. Also visit the small scenic church of Agia Paraskevi and the chapel of Agiou Nikolaou tou Neou located in a hill outside the village.
For a good eat after a busy day exploring the area, you can head to the central square where fine taverns exist to taste the local delicacies. However if you want to continue and enjoy a swim, go to the Potistika beach through a beautiful trail among a verdant and refreshing ravine.
Potistika is a summer resort of the Aegean Sea featuring a great sandy beach with crystal clear waters. A place that mesmerizes every visitor as it gives the impression of being somewhere exotic. The beach also has great vegetation and is the closest beach of the Aegean from the city of Volos. Enjoy a swim there and you’ll never forget it.
