Pagasetic Gulf

Gulf in Magnesia, Greece From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Pagasetic Gulf (Greek: Παγασητικός Κόλπος, romanized: Pagasitikós Kólpos) is a rounded gulf with a maximum depth of 102 metres (335 ft) in the Magnesia regional unit of east-central Greece. It is formed by the Pelion peninsula and is connected to the Euboic Sea through a narrow channel about 4 km wide.

LocationMagnesia, Greece
Coordinates39°15′N 23°00′E
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Pagasetic Gulf
Παγασητικός Κόλπος (Greek)
The eastern side of the Pagasetic Gulf
Pagasetic Gulf is located in Greece
Pagasetic Gulf
Pagasetic Gulf
Location of the Pagasetic Gulf within Greece
LocationMagnesia, Greece
Coordinates39°15′N 23°00′E
TypeGulf
Part ofAegean Sea (Mediterranean)
Primary inflowsAmphrysus
Basin countriesGreece
Surface area175 km2 (68 sq mi)
Max. depth102 m (335 ft)
SettlementsVolos
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Its main port and largest city is Volos.

Mythology and history

The gulf is named after its historic major port, Pagasae, from which mythology says that Jason built his ship the Argo and from which he sailed on his adventurous voyage.[1]

The gulf's name in Latin was Pagasaeus Sinus.[2]

Places within the gulf

In clockwise order:

The gulf takes its name from the ancient city of Pagasae.

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