Green mountains, long sandy beaches, traditional villages and snowy slopes characterise the beautiful region of Pelion. The mythological land of the Centaur, Mount Pelion is full of hiking trails, springs, gorges and streams.
During winter you can visit the ski resort of Agriolefkes, which has 4 slopes and ski lifts in constant operation. Situated to the northern side of Pelion, Pelion Ski Resort offers stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
During summer, you can relax on the crystal clear beaches on the east coast and southern part of the peninsula. Milopotamos beach is surrounded by a picturesque landscape with large rocks and greenery, while the long sandy beach of Horefto has deep blue waters and several facilities for swimmers.
A perfect combination of mountain and sea, Pelion has around 24 villages including Makrinitsa, Portaria, Tsagarada, Zagora, Chorefto and Afissos. All villages have traditional houses with thick stone walls, tiny windows and roofs covered with grey slate. Most of the houses are decorated with fine artwork, carpets and antiques. Booking.com will help you find several traditional houses that operate as hotels.
Loading...