Day trips
Trikeri: a village, fishing settlement and island in one trip
At the southern end of Pelion, Trikeri, the fishing settlement of Agia Kyriaki and the island of Alatas form a combined sea, history and tradition itinerary.
Old Mitzela: a route to a vanished village
Old Mitzela is reached via the Pouri–Ano Kerassia forest route and a trail through dense vegetation, crossing a stone bridge and kalderimi before reaching the settlement’s remains.
Keramidi and Kamari: Northern Pelion Excursion
Keramidi and Kamari form a northern Pelion excursion combining a traditional village, mansions, cobbled lanes, sea views, and a nearby beach.
Landmarks
Tsagarada: The Ancient Plane Tree of Agia Paraskevi
Agia Paraskevi Square is one of Tsagarada’s defining landmarks, featuring the namesake church and an impressive plane tree described as a thousand years old.
Nature
Western Magnesia: Gorges, Waterfalls and Stone Bridges
The area between northwestern Pelion and Othrys features gorges, waterfalls, stone bridges, and more than 50 caves, creating a strong nature-focused excursion area.
Scenic routes
Milies and the Pelion Train scenic route
The Pelion Train route à partir de Ano Lechonia to Milies passes through gorges, bridges and forests and is described as one of the area’s most scenic experiences.
Viewpoints
Lafkos: a village overlooking the Pagasetic Gulf
Lafkos is built amphitheatrically at about 300 metres above sea level, overlooking the Pagasetic Gulf, with traditional mansions and cobbled lanes.
Trikeri: Views of the Aegean and Pagasetic Gulf
Trikeri stands on the summit of Fourtouna hill, approximately 300 metres above sea level, with views towards both the Aegean and the Pagasetic Gulf.
Lafkos: A Balcony Village over the Pagasetic Gulf
Lafkos is built amphitheatrically at around 300 metres above sea level, overlooking the Pagasetic Gulf, with stone mansions, cobbled paths, and a distinctive village square.
Zagora: Village Views over the Aegean
Zagora consists of four neighbourhoods with mansions, 18th-century churches, cobbled streets, shaded squares, and open views towards the Aegean Sea.
Villages
Zagora: mansions, squares and Aegean views
Zagora is a large traditional settlement with Pelion mansions, 18th-century churches, cobbled streets, shady squares and views towards the Aegean Sea.
Tsagarada: four neighborhoods and an ancient plane tree
Tsagarada consists of four historic neighborhoods. Agia Paraskevi Square is noted for its church and impressive thousand-year-old plane tree.
Vizitsa: a traditional village with a historic square
Vizitsa is known for its mansions, cobbled lanes and historic square, which has been designated a monument. Paths also lead à partir de the village into the surrounding green slopes.
Vizitsa: Historic Square and Stone Alleys
Vizitsa is known for its historic square, stone alleys, and traditional architecture. The square is a designated monument and provides a starting point for exploring the village and surrounding slopes.
Villages of Mount Pelion
Pelion combines historic villages, plane-tree squares, cobbled paths and views towards the Pagasetic Gulf and Aegean Sea.
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