19 + 2 Awards for Thessaly at the Tourism Awards 2025

Aiming to strengthen Thessaly’s tourism sector, the Region supported the participation of 30 businesses, organizations, and initiatives in the prestigious awards. The outcome was highly rewarding, with Thessaly receiving 19 awards and 2 honorary distinctions awarded to individuals who make the region proud.

Honorary Awards

The honorary awards are presented to individuals whose work contributes significantly to strengthening the region’s tourism offering. This year, the committee honored Vangelis Anetopoulos, the renowned potter from Volos, and Vasiliki Koimtzidou from Petrilo in Argithea, founder—among other initiatives—of the nonprofit organization Agrafa Heritage.

The winners

GOLDEN AWARDS

In the category “Enrichment of the Destination’s Tourism Offering”

Visit Meteora || Experiences that combine luxury with authenticity, Meteora
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In the category: Estate and Farm Activities Experience

Karaiskos agritourism farm, Cooking classes inspired by the “from farm to table” philosophy, Pelion
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In the category: Wedding venue and Stay Experience

Αρχοντικό Χατζηγάκη - The Chatzigakis Manor, Pertouli
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In the category: New Museums and Cultural Visitor Sites

Ephorate of Antiquities of Larissa / Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Schwartz Mansion, Ambelakia
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In the category: Cultural & Gastronomic Festivals and Exhibitions

NOWSTALGISM: Karditsa
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In the category: Integration of Tourism with Other Sectors of the Greek Economy

Chamber of Magnisia | Lincoln Center || Project Odyssey: The Chamber Music Society in Greece
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In the category: Architecture and Design
G2 lab / Peliva Nature & suites, Pelion
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SILVER AWARDS

In the category: Collaboration and Partnerships

Meteora Trip | Tsiatsios Tours || Recovery after the Storm Daniel: The Initiative that Brought Meteora Back on the Map

In the category: Wellness Experience

Anatasi Spa (Ananti City Resort ) Trikala

In the category: Authentic Stay Experience

Afeilianes Stone Houses, South Pelion

In the category: City Stay Experience

Salina Volos - Spa Villas & Premium Residences , Volos

In the category: Agrotourism, Farming and Food Products Processing

Karaiskos agritourism farm

In the category: New Museums and Cultural Visitor Sites

Ephorate of Antiquities of Larissa / Hellenic Ministry of Culture/ Diachronic Museum of Larissa

In the category: Sports Events

UltraSwim 33.3, Skopelos

BRONZE AWARDS

In the category: Mountain/Lakeside Hotel Experience

Kazarma Lake Resort & Spa Plastiras Lake

In the category: Exhibitions / Conferences

Kazarma Lake Resort and Spa, Plastiras Lake

In the category: Development of Tourism in Mountainous Areas

Pertouli Extreme Sports/ George Polygenis

In the category: Summer/Beach Experience,

Panormos Beach Hotel Skopelos

In the category: Family Travel

WIND BOAT Rent a Speed Boat, Skopelos

Flavors of Thessaly

With its wealth of local products and rich culinary heritage, Thessaly was the gastronomic focal point of the evening at the Tourism Awards 2025.

Guests had the opportunity to enjoy fine wines and spirits from Thessaly, some of which were showcased through creative cocktails crafted by Anna-Maria Samoulada, bartender at Lolita Cocktail Bar in Larissa.

The evening was supported by a number of distinguished producers, including the Tsililis family with wines and spirits from Theopetra Estate, Domaine D. Migas, Puro by Thanos Karathanos, the Tyrnavos Agricultural Wine Cooperative, Ktima Zafeirakis, Katsaros Distillery, and Kardasi Distillery.

The gastronomic journey continued with a rich buffet curated by Tassoula Koufopoulou, a chef from Thessaly and owner of the restaurant Apomero in Karditsa, who highlighted the region’s local cuisine through her carefully selected dishes.

The presentation of Thessalian flavors during the event underscored the importance of gastronomy as a key pillar of the region’s tourism offering, further strengthening Thessaly’s position on the map of Greece’s top culinary destinations.