The name Phthiotic Thebes was shared by two ancient towns in the region of Magnesia.
One was perched on the volcanic Kastro hill and the other was coastal, built on the harbour of ancient Pyrasos. The Hellenistic Phthiotic Thebes flourished in the 3rd century BC, until the army of the Macedonian king Philip V captured the town and sold its residents as slaves.
The coastal Christian Thebes flourished in the 5th and 6th century AD, endowing the region with a number of basilicas with fine mosaic floors that are preserved in excellent condition.
Directions
Nea Anchialos, 37400
In the center of Nea Anchialos
By intercity bus: Volos – Almyros Λine
20 minutes from Volos
Opening hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Amenities
Contact
Archaeological Site of Phthiotic Thebes (Nea Anchialos)
Τ: +30 24280 77057
Ephorate of Antiquities of Magnesia
Τ: +30 24210 76278
Ε: efamag@culture.gr
