Pelion

Native to centaurs, Pelion has otherwordly villages, often built amphitheatrically on slopes that resemble balconies with views to the sea.

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Dense vegetation has taken over the rocky coastline of Pelion.
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Pelion Beaches

A panoramic picture that depicts the Fakistra beach of Mouresi at Pelion.
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Fakistra Beach

Tsagkarada

Wild nature, steep rocks taken over by trees, crystal-clear waters. It's small, and so, it gets packed in August. Wear shoes - the path is rough.

A panoramic photo of the Mylopotamos beach at Mouresi of Pelion.
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Milopotamos Beach

Tsagkarada

Mylopotamos beach is a blossomed, wild landscape sometimes with big waves. In August, it's crowded but not early morning or around sunset.

Many people, umbrellas, and sunbeds at one part of the Agii Saranta beach of Zagora on Pelion.
photo: Andreas Routsias / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Agii Saranta Beach

Zagora

At Agii Saranta beach, the trees touch the sea, and wild rocks tower over your head. In the mornings, finding a parking spot is easy.

A picture of the Paltsi (Ag. Konstantinos) beach on South Pelion.
photo: Olga Paltsi Rooms
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Paltsi Beach

Argalasti

Paltsi is a peaceful beach that never gets crowded. It's surrounded by green hills, has a few boulders and rocks, and a great sunset.

A photo showing many people under umbrellas and others who are sunbathing at the Agiokampos Beach of Agia (Melivoia).
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Agiokampos Beach

Agia (Melivoia)

Velika, Sotiritsa, Agiokampos are beaches on the same long sandy patch stretching for kilometers. Clean waters, trees hanging from boulders. And beach bars.

A panoramic picture showing the beach of Papa Nero at Ag. Ioannis, Mouresi.
photo: Dan Taylor-Watt / CC BY 2.0
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Papa Nero Beach

Ag. Ioannis Mouresi

Long and wide, lush-green, with golden-sand, Papa Nero beach is just amazing. A convenient beach with loungers and umbrellas and other services.

A photo showing a part of the Chorefto beach at Zagora of Pelion.
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Chorefto Beach

Zagora

Chorefto is a large beach with clear waters. It gets battered by huge waves mostly in windy Augusts, in which case it's good enough for surfing.

A picture of campers with umbrellas and towels on Kastri Beach, South Pelion.
photo: Kastri Beach Camping
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Camping Kastri Beach

South Pelion

A camping with a sandy beach on the east side of Pelion. Not too crowded even in high season, friendly people all around, and great food.

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Pelion Settlements

The front side of a typical mansion in Portaria village of Pelion.
photo: C messier / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Portaria

Volos

Located on the western slopes of Pelion, it has an amazing view over Volos. It has been voted a top tourist resorts in Thessaly.

Some of the snow-covered houses of Zagora in Pelion with the mountain in the background during a sunny day.
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Zagora Pelion

The largest village of Pelion, famous for its apples, is a place of ineffable experiences. Its heavenliness has healing capabilities.

The exterior of the terminal station of the railway in Milies of Pelion.
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Milies

South Pelion

Another Pelian village made out of dream stuff. Its fairytale aura and indescribable beauty will keep your eyes and hearts captivated.

A part of a mansion of Makrinitsa and the incredible view of Volos city and the Pagasetic Gulf in the background.
photo: Magdalini Papadopoulou / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Makrinitsa

Volos

The great Greek politician Eleftherios Venizelos, amazed by its astonishing views, has called this village "the Balcony Of Pelion".

Houses of Tsagkarada with a view of the blue sea of the Aegean in the background.
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Tsagkarada

Pelion

This Pelian village combines mountainous landscapes and seascapes, and has easy access to wonderful beaches in the Aegean Sea.

Small fishing boats anchored in the port of Nea Anchialos near Volos.
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Nea Anchialos

Magnesia

A relatively new coastal city founded in 1907 from the refugees of the old city of Anchialos that is located in south-east Bulgaria.

An image showing the bay of Ntamouchari including some buildings surrounded by the dense vegetation of the coast.
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Ntamouchari

Zagora-Mouresi

The northern bay has tavernas and bars, and the southern one clear waters for swimming. It's also the setting of all-time classic song, Dancing Queen.

A part of Agia Kyriaki village in South Pelion including the port and small fishing boats.
photo: Agía Kyriakí, Magnisia, Greece

Agia Kyriaki

South Pelion

A remote port town with an islandic vibe and a stunning landscape composed of sea and rock. Don't miss the fish taverns or the ouzerie.

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Pelion Attractions

An image showing a part of the village square and the Church of Taxiarches in Milies of Pelion.
photo: Flashdart2 at Greek Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 2.5
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Church of Taxiarches

Milies

In the Church of Taxiarches, don't miss some rare pieces of hagiography murals depicting dramatic scenes from the Book of Apocalypse. Remarkable acoustics too.

An image showing the exterior of the Agia Marina Church in Kissos, Pelion.
photo: Etan J. Tal / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Agia Marina Church

Kissos

Erected approximately in 1650 in the central square of a historical village, it is famous for its gold-plated, wood-carved iconostasis.

The old plane tree in the central square of Tsagkarada leaning on a stone stick.
photo: Konstantinos Stampoulis / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Thousand Years Old Platanus Tree of Tsagkarada

The highlight of the central square of the village, it must be the oldest plane trees ever. At least, this is the sense you get when you see it.

Remains of the Neolithic Settlement of Sesklo during a sunny day.
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Sesklo Neolithic Settlement

It dates back to approximately 6,800 BC which makes it probably the oldest settlement of Early Stone Age in Greece.

An image showing the main entrance of the Toumpa vaulted tomb at the Neolithic Settlement of Dimini.
photo: Kritheus / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dimini Mycenean & Neolithic Settlement

Neolithic settlement that dates to 4.800 BC. If you're visiting during summer choose morning hours as the sun could be too much during the day.

Pelion Why visit?

  • A year-round destination with fantastic beaches and picturesque villages
  • Home of Centaur Chiron, teacher of Jason, Achilles, and Hercules.
  • Eris caused here a brawl that led to the Trojan war.

Pelion Things to Do

The exterior and the main entrance of the Public Library of Milies in Pelion.
photo: Konstantinos Stampoulis (Geraki) / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Public Library of Milies

Operating since 1814, the public library of Milies is one of the oldest in Greece. Its name, Psihis Akos, means 'soul-healing'.

The train of Pelion passes over the stone-built five arched bridge of Kalorema.
photo: ©2008 K. Krallis, SV1XV / CC BY-SA 3.0
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The Little Train of Pelion

This scenic rail ride will travel you over arched stone-bridges and into the dense forest. You may bump into Centaurs too. An unforgettable experience.

A stream flowing between rocks and dense vegetation. A picture taken at the Centaurs' Path of Portaria.
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Centaurs' Path

Portaria

An easy 2,7km-long climb up among streams and plane trees, through wooden bridges and paths, in the forest of mythological Centaurs.

One of the slopes of Pelion Ski Centre Agriolefkes covered in snow.
photo: Spyros L.
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Pelion Ski Centre

Also called as "Agriolefkes" Ski Resort, it is located 1471m high, and offers views over the Aegean and the Pagasetic Gulf. Ideal for beginners but not only.

Pelion Museums

Inside one of the rooms of the Byzantine Museum of Makrinitsa with icons hanging on the wall.
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Byzantine Museum of Makrinitsa

The guides of the Makrinitsa Byzantine Museum will help you explore Christian history through hundreds of remarkable exhibits dating to the Byzantine Empire.

An overview of the Topali mansion in Makrinitsa that hosts the Folk Art & History Museum of Pelion.
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Folk Art & History Museum of Pelion

Makrinitsa

Housed in the traditional Topali Mansion built in 1844, the museum hosts everyday life items and folk art from the past few centuries.

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