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The '''Pagasetic Gulf''' ({{langx|el|Παγασητικός Κόλπος|Pagasitikós Kólpos}}) is a rounded gulf with a maximum depth of {{convert|102|m}} 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&nbsp;km wide.

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.<ref>{{Cite DGRG|title=Pagasae}}</ref>

The gulf's name in Latin was ''Pagasaeus Sinus''.<ref>{{cite DGRG|title=Pagasaeus Sinus}}</ref>

==Places within the gulf== In clockwise order: * Amaliapolis, west, port * Alos, west * Almyros, west * Nea Anchialos, northwest, beach and port * Pagasae, northwest * Demetrias, northwest * Iolkos, northwest * Volos, north, main port * Agria, northeast, beach and port * Neochori, east * Argalasti, east, beaches (Lefokastro, Kalamos, Horto) * Milina, southeast, beaches * Trikeri, south, port at Agia Kyriaki

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

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Category:Gulfs of the Aegean Sea Category:Gulfs of Greece Category:Landforms of Magnesia (regional unit)

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