Pelion has to be experienced rather than described, in order for its beauty to be fully captured and understood. It is a mountainous peninsula, located in the region of Thessaly, in the central part of the Greek mainland. Pelion however offers a wide and diverse selection of natural landscapes, ranging from densely forested mountain ranges of extreme natural beauty to fantastic beaches and a breath-taking coastline, which the forest reaches all the way down to, from the mountain peaks.

Pelion has the wonderful ability to equally charm those with a preference for a mountain-themed holiday complete with amazing hiking trails, natural springs, ravines and traditional stone-built mountain villages, and those seeking to experience the typical sun-drenched Greek holiday, on a sandy beach while dipping in the crystal clear azure blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Why not enjoy both when in Pelion however? A fantastic choice for both summer and winter holidays, and a unique destination in its own right.

The stone built villages like Makrinitsa, Portaria, Vizitsa and Tsagarada are certainly worth a visit at all seasons. Their beauty and charm is continuous throughout the year as the landscape and local colours shift from season to season. The quaint old school ski resort called Chania is also worth a visit during winter, if winter sports are your thing.

Many visitors just love the idea of skiing or snowboarding in Greece as they have never even imagined this is possible. However, Greece is home to more than 21 ski resorts(!), with a wide range of features with regards to size and facilities. In Pelion, there are also plenty of hiking paths and trails, and the mountain offers an astonishing and breath-taking landscape which tends to relax and rejuvenate visitors. Make sure you also get a taste of the local gastronomy, and treat your olfactory and gustatory senses with rare traditional home-cooked treats, locally sourced meats, cheeses and vegetables and perhaps a glass or two of a tasty local wine to compliment the experience.

Please remember that we are always available to provide you with tips, to offer guidance, or to assist you in perfecting the ideal Travel Design fully tailored to your own tastes and likes, prior to, or during your trip. For a peak of what is on offer, check out our Path Travel Designs website, or simply tell us what you are after by contacting us here.

The more coastal villages of Pelion with a dominantly summer vibe are Horefto, Agios Ioannis and Platanias. Pelion is also well known for its exotic beaches, such as Mylopotamos, Fakistra, Horefto and Agios Ioannis. The views of the mountains above some of the astonishing beaches available in the region is remarkable, and the area is ideal for relaxation and taking in the landscape and the authentic local vibe.

Again, getting a taste of the local treats is a must, with a wide range of locally sourced seafood and locally grown vegetables available to lucky visitors. Just ensure you are offered fresh, locally sourced fish, by enquiring with local restaurateurs before sitting in one of the many local taverns and restaurants.  Besides all of the above, Pelion also offers an abundance of historical sites, churches, monuments and areas of extreme natural beauty to choose from. Where you choose to go and what you choose to do, is highly related to your own tastes and likes.

Making sure you enjoy the Pelion peninsula region in full comfort & style is exactly what we do.

Check out the different prime quality accommodation options we offer in the region below, let us know about what you are seeking so we can give you tips and arrange it all for you here, and treat yourself with a trip that will certainly relax and rejuvenate you this summer!