Guidebook for Πήλιο

Sightseeing

Volos

The city of Volos is located at the foot of the peninsula of Pelion in the centre of Greece. It is situated at an approximately equal distance between the country's capital, Athens, and the second major city, Thessaloniki. The city of Volos is the politic and economic capital of the prefecture and has a population of 71,000 inhabitants. Volos is the main export centre of Thessaly. The city of Volos was founded in the mid 19th century. It is a lively town. The city has an important waterfront which is lined with many pastry shops, cafes-bars, restaurants and mezedopolia. The waterfront is also the place where local people go for a stroll which is a walk before or after the dinner. The place gets really crowded during Friday and Saturday nights. The surrounding streets are also of interest as they are bustling with life. The streets are very commercial with many shops. The municipality has made a lot of efforts to transform Volos into a pleasant city, with many paved streets that cross the city. The port of Volos is also very active with daily schedules to the islands of the Sporades: Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. Volos is a necessary stop on your way to Pelion which is situated just next to it. From Volos you can sea the Pelion villages perched on the pine-covered mountains. It is an agreeable spectacle especially by night when only their lights can be seen. The town of Volos is also interesting from a cultural point of view. There is the Archaeological Museum of Volos which contains findings from the surrounding areas that date from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. The Municipal Gallery also is of interest. It is housed in the Town Hall and exhibits a collection of paintings and sculptures by Modern Greek artists. Source: www.greeka.com

67 locals recommend

Volos

67 locals recommend

The city of Volos is located at the foot of the peninsula of Pelion in the centre of Greece. It is situated at an approximately equal distance between the country's capital, Athens, and the second major city, Thessaloniki. The city of Volos is the politic and economic capital of the prefecture and has a population of 71,000 inhabitants. Volos is the main export centre of Thessaly. The city of Volos was founded in the mid 19th century. It is a lively town. The city has an important waterfront which is lined with many pastry shops, cafes-bars, restaurants and mezedopolia. The waterfront is also the place where local people go for a stroll which is a walk before or after the dinner. The place gets really crowded during Friday and Saturday nights. The surrounding streets are also of interest as they are bustling with life. The streets are very commercial with many shops. The municipality has made a lot of efforts to transform Volos into a pleasant city, with many paved streets that cross the city. The port of Volos is also very active with daily schedules to the islands of the Sporades: Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. Volos is a necessary stop on your way to Pelion which is situated just next to it. From Volos you can sea the Pelion villages perched on the pine-covered mountains. It is an agreeable spectacle especially by night when only their lights can be seen. The town of Volos is also interesting from a cultural point of view. There is the Archaeological Museum of Volos which contains findings from the surrounding areas that date from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. The Municipal Gallery also is of interest. It is housed in the Town Hall and exhibits a collection of paintings and sculptures by Modern Greek artists. Source: www.greeka.com

Makrinitsa

MAKRINITSA village.. Location: 15 km north east of Volos Description: Built amphitheatrically along the slopes of a green mountainside, Makrinitsa is among the most picturesque villages of the region. From the lovely squares, it gives gorgeous views to the port of Volos. -------- Visitors who will have the lick to visit Makrinitsa will be amazed by its unique beauty and will never want to leave this dreamy place. The village of Makrinista is a pure jewel hanging on the side of the amazingly green mountain. It is divided in two settlement, Koukourava and Moutsara, only 500m one from another. Makrinitsa is known as the noble village, because it was mostly inhabited by wealthy people. This is why most of the houses in Makrinitsa are noble mansions, very richly decorated. The village is also known as the balcony of Pelion because of its amazing view due to its location (630m above the sea). The houses have decorated tall walls and window, work of the folk-artists of the region. All the climbing streets of Makrinitsa are stone paved and lead to a beautiful large square, shadowed by tall plane trees. The square has a cafeterias, a lovely church dedicated to Agios Ioannis Prodromos and a carved marble fountain, built around 1809 and whose crystal clear waters are called Immortal Water.

69 locals recommend

Makrinitsa

69 locals recommend

MAKRINITSA village.. Location: 15 km north east of Volos Description: Built amphitheatrically along the slopes of a green mountainside, Makrinitsa is among the most picturesque villages of the region. From the lovely squares, it gives gorgeous views to the port of Volos. -------- Visitors who will have the lick to visit Makrinitsa will be amazed by its unique beauty and will never want to leave this dreamy place. The village of Makrinista is a pure jewel hanging on the side of the amazingly green mountain. It is divided in two settlement, Koukourava and Moutsara, only 500m one from another. Makrinitsa is known as the noble village, because it was mostly inhabited by wealthy people. This is why most of the houses in Makrinitsa are noble mansions, very richly decorated. The village is also known as the balcony of Pelion because of its amazing view due to its location (630m above the sea). The houses have decorated tall walls and window, work of the folk-artists of the region. All the climbing streets of Makrinitsa are stone paved and lead to a beautiful large square, shadowed by tall plane trees. The square has a cafeterias, a lovely church dedicated to Agios Ioannis Prodromos and a carved marble fountain, built around 1809 and whose crystal clear waters are called Immortal Water.

Tsagkarada

TSAGARADA village Location: 51 km east of Volos Description: Among the most famous villages of Pelion, Tsagarada amazes visitors with the picturesque architecture and the lovely square. This particularly beautiful village attracts quite a lot of tourists during summertime for it is built in the middle of a chestnut wood forest, it is extremely agreeable and the view from there is unbelievable. Tsagarada was founded in 1500 and is composed of four lovely settlements formed around the old restored churches of the Taxiarches, Agia Paraskevi, Agia Kyriaki and Agios Stephanos, each one housing wonderful wooden carved iconostasis.

57 locals recommend

Tsagkarada

57 locals recommend

TSAGARADA village Location: 51 km east of Volos Description: Among the most famous villages of Pelion, Tsagarada amazes visitors with the picturesque architecture and the lovely square. This particularly beautiful village attracts quite a lot of tourists during summertime for it is built in the middle of a chestnut wood forest, it is extremely agreeable and the view from there is unbelievable. Tsagarada was founded in 1500 and is composed of four lovely settlements formed around the old restored churches of the Taxiarches, Agia Paraskevi, Agia Kyriaki and Agios Stephanos, each one housing wonderful wooden carved iconostasis.

Vizitsa

VIZITSA village...Location: 30 km east of Volos Description: In perfect harmony with the gorgeous natural environment, Vizitsa amazes visitors with the traditional mansions, the picturesque paths and the view to the Pagasetic Gulf.

14 locals recommend

Vizitsa

14 locals recommend

VIZITSA village...Location: 30 km east of Volos Description: In perfect harmony with the gorgeous natural environment, Vizitsa amazes visitors with the traditional mansions, the picturesque paths and the view to the Pagasetic Gulf.

Portaria

PORTARIA village... Location: 12 km north east of Volos Description: Portaria is one of the most beautiful villages of Pelion. With traditional architecture and surrounded by lush greenery, Portaria is a popular winter destination of Pelion.

37 locals recommend

Portaria

37 locals recommend

PORTARIA village... Location: 12 km north east of Volos Description: Portaria is one of the most beautiful villages of Pelion. With traditional architecture and surrounded by lush greenery, Portaria is a popular winter destination of Pelion.

Zagora

Zagora is one of the most famous villages of Pelion located 45 km east of Volos. Reminding us its antiquity past, many ruins of the famous kastro and a necropolis can be seen in the area, proving the existence of the ancient town. According to the archaeologists, Zagora is the Homeric town of Thaumicia or Thaumaka. During the 17th and the 18th centuries, the village was an important trade, cottage industry and culture centre. The production and cultivation of silk was so important that a lot of people from Zagora became rich and left abroad to found big commercial and industrial enterprises.

10 locals recommend

Zagora

10 locals recommend

Zagora is one of the most famous villages of Pelion located 45 km east of Volos. Reminding us its antiquity past, many ruins of the famous kastro and a necropolis can be seen in the area, proving the existence of the ancient town. According to the archaeologists, Zagora is the Homeric town of Thaumicia or Thaumaka. During the 17th and the 18th centuries, the village was an important trade, cottage industry and culture centre. The production and cultivation of silk was so important that a lot of people from Zagora became rich and left abroad to found big commercial and industrial enterprises.

Chorto

Location: 46 km south east of Volos Description: A small seaside village on the southern side of Pelion, Chorto is found in the midway between Argalasti and Milina.

10 locals recommend

Chorto

10 locals recommend

Location: 46 km south east of Volos Description: A small seaside village on the southern side of Pelion, Chorto is found in the midway between Argalasti and Milina.

Ano Volos

Location: 5 km north east of Volos Description: A picturesque suburb of Volos, Ano Volos distinguishes for its traditional architecture and its great views to Mount Pelion on one side and the large port on the other.

Ano Volos

Location: 5 km north east of Volos Description: A picturesque suburb of Volos, Ano Volos distinguishes for its traditional architecture and its great views to Mount Pelion on one side and the large port on the other.

Pelion

Pelion is a mountainous peninsula in the centre of Greece. This is a wonderful place to explore all year round, as it has both summer and winter destinations. Makrinitsa, Portaria, Milies, Vizitsa and Tsagarada are among the most popular winter destinations in Pelion, where a ski centre can also be found in Chania village. Agios Ioannis, Horefto, Platanias and Milina are considered among the most frequented summer places. Holidays in Pelion are particularly popular among families with kids

15 locals recommend

Pelion

15 locals recommend

Pelion is a mountainous peninsula in the centre of Greece. This is a wonderful place to explore all year round, as it has both summer and winter destinations. Makrinitsa, Portaria, Milies, Vizitsa and Tsagarada are among the most popular winter destinations in Pelion, where a ski centre can also be found in Chania village. Agios Ioannis, Horefto, Platanias and Milina are considered among the most frequented summer places. Holidays in Pelion are particularly popular among families with kids

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Chorefto

Agios Ioannis, Pelion

Mylopotamos

Papa Nero Beach

Plataniás

Sightseeing

Volos

Makrinitsa

Tsagkarada

Vizitsa

Portaria

Zagora

Chorto

Ano Volos

Pelion