Chania (Agriolefkes) Pelion is one of the most beautiful mountain destinations in the region and an ideal place for travellers who want to experience the wild, natural side of Mount Pelion. Located high on the mountain, approximately 25 kilometres from Volos, Chania is surrounded by dense forests of beech, chestnut and other native trees, creating…
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Portaria Village Pelion Portaria village Pelion is one of the most popular and picturesque destinations on Mount Pelion, combining traditional architecture, impressive natural scenery and easy access from the city of Volos. Built on the western slopes of the mountain at an altitude of around 650 metres, Portaria offers beautiful views towards Volos and the…
Zagora Pelion is one of the largest, most historic and most impressive villages of Mount Pelion, surrounded by dense vegetation and overlooking the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Located on the eastern slopes of the mountain, approximately 45 kilometres from Volos, Zagora combines traditional Pelion architecture, rich cultural heritage, beautiful natural scenery and a…
Following a road of extreme beauty from Kissos we arrive in the old village of Mouressi, located on a green slope. Visitors will find here the churches of Kimissis tis Theotokos of fine workmanship and carved wooden iconostasis, the 18th century church of Agia Paraskevi and the 18th century church of Agia Triada which contains…