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23/10/2020
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Volos
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22
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Goal of the Activity

The goal of this activity was to make Erasmus students learn more about the historical Olympus.

Attractions – Historical
OLYMPUS : The highest mountain of Greece ( Mytikas 2918 meters ) .
This is the mountain in which was leaving the 12 gods of ancient Greeks . The first who conquered the summit of Olympus was 2 Switzerland climbers at 1913. At 1938 one part of Olympus declared as a national park and from 1981 was under the care of Unesco .
On top of Saint Anthony was found coins and pottery finds which ensure the exist of temple of Zeus .

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The Physical Education Office of University Thessaly Larisa (Gaiopolis) in the framework οf sports and cultural activities organizes for all students / of University Thessaly ,and erasmus students , Friday October 23, 2020 One-day training exercise (walking) in Olympus and visit in the archaeological site of Dion.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚: The bus will depart at 6:45 a.m. in front of the main entrance of University Thessaly for anyone staying in Hobs and for those staying in the center will go to 7:00 from St. Achillion.
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬 :For Erasmus students from Volos you have to be at the buss station at 05:15 and take the bus for larisa at 5:30

What to take with me on a hiking path:
- Water (usually estimate how much you need and get more).
- Something sweet and something salty (these foods or drinks help to better fluid retention under the sun).
- I'm allergic or take some drugs before play sport? I need to take with me my medication.
- Sunglasses.
- A bag to throw my trash inside. No garbage in nature!
- Let's have in my bag as much as possible less, but not hold anything in his hands. Hands can I find it very useful and should have them freely.
What to wear:
- My blouse should cover my shoulders.
- A thin blouse heat (for when we move) and a thicker (for when you stop).
- Long pants.
- Clothes that allow movement.
- 2 pairs of socks.
- Closed shoes as more stable and a more sculpted outsole made.
- If the weather is sunny, high protection sunscreen, Liposan for lips hat and scarf on the neck. Bag with clothes to change (T-shirts, socks, underwear.

Attractions – Historical
OLYMPUS : The highest mountain of Greece ( Mytikas 2918 meters ) .
This is the mountain in which was leaving the 12 gods of ancient Greeks . The first who conquered the summit of Olympus was 2 Switzerland climbers at 1913. At 1938 one part of Olympus declared as a national park and from 1981 was under the care of Unesco .
On top of Saint Anthony was found coins and pottery finds which ensure the exist of temple of Zeus .

The Physical Education Office of University Thessaly Larisa (Gaiopolis) in the framework οf sports and cultural activities organizes for all students / of University Thessaly ,and erasmus students , Friday October 23, 2020 One-day training exercise (walking) in Olympus and visit in the archaeological site of Dion.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚: The bus will depart at 6:45 a.m. in front of the main entrance of University Thessaly for anyone staying in Hobs and for those staying in the center will go to 7:00 from St. Achillion.
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬 :For Erasmus students from Volos you have to be at the buss station at 05:15 and take the bus for larisa at 5:30

What to take with me on a hiking path:
- Water (usually estimate how much you need and get more).
- Something sweet and something salty (these foods or drinks help to better fluid retention under the sun).
- I'm allergic or take some drugs before play sport? I need to take with me my medication.
- Sunglasses.
- A bag to throw my trash inside. No garbage in nature!
- Let's have in my bag as much as possible less, but not hold anything in his hands. Hands can I find it very useful and should have them freely.
What to wear:
- My blouse should cover my shoulders.
- A thin blouse heat (for when we move) and a thicker (for when you stop).
- Long pants.
- Clothes that allow movement.
- 2 pairs of socks.
- Closed shoes as more stable and a more sculpted outsole made.
- If the weather is sunny, high protection sunscreen, Liposan for lips hat and scarf on the neck. Bag with clothes to change (T-shirts, socks, underwear.

Attractions – Historical
OLYMPUS : The highest mountain of Greece ( Mytikas 2918 meters ) .
This is the mountain in which was leaving the 12 gods of ancient Greeks . The first who conquered the summit of Olympus was 2 Switzerland climbers at 1913. At 1938 one part of Olympus declared as a national park and from 1981 was under the care of Unesco .
On top of Saint Anthony was found coins and pottery finds which ensure the exist of temple of Zeus .

The Physical Education Office of University Thessaly Larisa (Gaiopolis) in the framework οf sports and cultural activities organizes for all students / of University Thessaly ,and erasmus students , Friday October 23, 2020 One-day training exercise (walking) in Olympus and visit in the archaeological site of Dion.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚: The bus will depart at 6:45 a.m. in front of the main entrance of University Thessaly for anyone staying in Hobs and for those staying in the center will go to 7:00 from St. Achillion.
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬 :For Erasmus students from Volos you have to be at the buss station at 05:15 and take the bus for larisa at 5:30

What to take with me on a hiking path:
- Water (usually estimate how much you need and get more).
- Something sweet and something salty (these foods or drinks help to better fluid retention under the sun).
- I'm allergic or take some drugs before play sport? I need to take with me my medication.
- Sunglasses.
- A bag to throw my trash inside. No garbage in nature!
- Let's have in my bag as much as possible less, but not hold anything in his hands. Hands can I find it very useful and should have them freely.
What to wear:
- My blouse should cover my shoulders.
- A thin blouse heat (for when we move) and a thicker (for when you stop).
- Long pants.
- Clothes that allow movement.
- 2 pairs of socks.
- Closed shoes as more stable and a more sculpted outsole made.
- If the weather is sunny, high protection sunscreen, Liposan for lips hat and scarf on the neck. Bag with clothes to change (T-shirts, socks, underwear.

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By organising this activity, the organisers want to contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals
Objectives
Mental Health & Well-Being
Protecting Nature and Promoting Biodiversity
Promotion of Participation in Student Mobility
Physical Health & Well-Being
Showcase Natural Heritage
Social and Cultural Integration in Local Community
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