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The train of Pelion, the legendary "Moutzouris" was element of culture and development and strongly marked the history of the place.With the development of the road network of the area the train lost its former glory with climax of the decline of the August 1, 1971 where he made his last journey.Today, "Moutzouris" takes the hill for the villages of Pelion with 25 km. time, through a magical path,
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One of the oldest ski resorts in our country, the Pelion Ski Centre was created in 1967 by the Greek Mountaineering Club of Volos. The ski resort is very popular and busy during the winter season.Besides skiing you can try other winter activities that can be undertaken here including mountain artillery ski. The Pelion Ski Center is the only ski resort in the world that is so close to the sea. It is
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Koropi BeachThe buffet is the largest beach in Pelion, close to the village KOROPI. Particularly beautiful beach with very clear water, ideal for small children because of the shallow sea and sandy seabed.Beach KastriBeach in East Pelion with fine sand and a little gravel in front of the campsite Kastri Beach which has a restaurant and cafe bar. It is approximately 10 minutes from the village of Platanias.
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In Worry Museum in Portaria will find numerous strings of beads of various materials, many of which you can buy. There is also laboratory plans beads, begleria, key rings and jewelry.SOURCE: https://www.taxidologio.gr/pelion-todo-komboloi-museum.html
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The Folk Art and History Museum is located in Pelion Makrinitsa housed in a traditional building of 1844. It is a three-storey, stone-built, with strong fortress character, with battlements and defensive turret on the roof, armored door and secret caches. The museum building was designated landmark in 1985 and fully restored in 1994.The exhibits more than 1500 and including a series of murals folk
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The Anetopoulos ceramic pottery museum is located just outside of Ano Lechonia in the road towards Kala Nera and it is one of the most important sights in the area. The museum has three rooms, where all the exhibits are displayed, amonng them, family casts and folk pottery from Greece collected by one of the grandsons of V.Anetopoulos. Visit the museum to learn interesting facts regarding pottery,
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An innovative museum in the Mouresi municipality housed at the building of Achilopouleios Commercial School, in the district of Agia Paraskevi, Tsagarada, founded in 1903 by Sofocles Achilopoulos.In the museum, which is new, the visitor has the opportunity to admire a large collection of folk art exhibits in digital interactive three-dimensional shape and various physical exhibits in miniature form.
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Plane trees dominate Pelion squares, beneath these century old trees. However, one plane tree steals the show from the rest. A living monument of nature, a tree that captivates anyone that comes across it. That tree is no other from the giant plane that is located in Agia Paraskevi square in Tsagarada.Its truck diameter is 14 meters wide while the branch opening cannot properly calculated, however
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The Theofilos museum is among the greatest attractions in Pelion. Ιn 1962 the ministry of culture, in order to protect it, it announced it as a “historical preserved monument” and bought in 1965 to repair it and operate it as a public space. In its present form, it is a three floor stone mansion with wooden roof covered, which kept in excellent conditionThe painting themes of these exceptional
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The monastery of Panagia Portarea is one of the most important religious monuments of Portaria as the area was named after it. It was built over the first half of 13th century and around it, the first settlement begun to develop.Τhe murals date back to 1581 while the wood carved iconostasis was constructed in the early 18th century. Looking the chapel from outside, we certainly travel back into
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One of the most famous places in Pelion, with highly developed intellectual activity in the past, is the school of Argalasti “Parthenagogeion”, situated in the popular village of South Pelion. The building of the school, donated by Theodore D. Giorgatzis, is in short distance from the village square and was built in the late 19th century. The school operated as a three-seater and its students were
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Velentzas bakery is a historical monument preserved by the ministry of Culture located in Alli Meria. Here the visitor will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent murals painted by the great folk artist Theofilos Chatzimichail. Theofilos, painted nine murals, eight on the interior and one in the building's front and are preserved in perfect condition until today. In these murals, various
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Agios Georgios Nilias of Magnesia is old village of Pelion. Formerly an independent community. In 1998, he became municipal district of Miles, and since 2011 he joined the South Pelion.Agios Georgios Nilias is built at an altitude of 700 m. In a hillside location overlooking Pagasitikos, about 20 km. East of Volos, between St. Blaise and Pinakates.According to the 2011 census, the inhabitants of the
moreA Cosmopolitan holiday resort on Eastern Pelion, Agios loannis lies above a unique beach of pearl like pebbles.Emerald coloured water and red roofs which are lost in the deep green of slopes complete the charming scene Touched on either side by the unique natural beauty of the beaches called - Plaka and Papa-Nero, Agios loannis constitutes a center of attraction for - thousands of visitors.It has several
moreThe Saint Lawrence is a village in the prefecture of Magnesia. Is built on the southern slopes of Pelion at an altitude of 600 m. And 19 km. East of Volos, between Drakeia villages and Agios Georgios. Near the village flows the torrent Vrychonas.Today, St. Lawrence remains one of the villages of Pelion, but, like all the villages of the region, has begun to decline both economically and in population.
moreAfissos is a lovely summer as well as winter resort about 25 km from Volos, on the foot of the Southern side of Mount Pelion by the sea. It is amphitheatrically built amidst olive groves, it is well organized with tourist facilities but it has retained all its traditional charm. The village’s white houses are located on the mountain slope and view the Pagasetic Gulf . This way the entire village
moreVolos is a city in Thessaly, built in Pagasitiko Bay, near the site of ancient Iolkos foothills of PelionSome of the attractions of Volos is:The Castle of Volos in today's Old Quarter in the western sector of the city, built in the 6th century century. In the district of the Old and multiplex Village's underground garage can admire the impressive exalted by the Archaeological Service Roman Baths.The
moreAmong the most known and traditional villages of Pelion Vizitsa. A conservation village which has all the elements that compose the genuine Pelion landscape.Beautifully clean footpaths starting from the village lead through wonderful natural landscapes in neighboring villages and beaches. There is a path that leads to the Apple trees, the train station and a very beautiful route starts from the church
moreZagora: The biggest village and the one with the greatest history in Eastern Pelio, spread on a bright green and sun-drenched side of the mountain, is divided in four big quarters (Agia Paraskevi or Perahora, Agia Kyriaki, Agios Georgios, Sotira). According to one version, its name comes from the Slav "za-gora", which means "behind the mountain".
moreKALA NERA is not only a place for summer holidays but it also provides hospitality and service all year around, especially in winter when available accommodation on Mount Pelion is limited. The little village of Kala Nera is the ideal base for excursions in the mountains.In the south-western foothills of Mount Pelion, the mountain of the Centaurs, 18 km from the city of Volos, you will find the village
moreMakrinitsa is a traditional settlement of the Municipality of Volos, Thessaly. Feature mansion Makrinitsas is Topali mansion built in 1844 and is now used as a folklore museum. The building is three-storey fortified residence, with battlements and defensive turret on the roof. The manor was given to the community of Makrinitsa from family Topali in 1932 to house the folklore museum, which today has
moreMilies, one of the most picturesque villages of the mountain of the Centaurs, starting point of the famous "Moutzouri" the little train that goes through a beautiful drive up the Upper Lechonia.The main square is the meeting point for locals and visitors, with large trees to give shade to those who choose to drink coffee or eat in traditional tavernas-cafes. Perimeter there are many important buildings
moreThe picturesque fishing village Milina stretches out in front of the Pagasitic Bay and has a magnificent view at the blue water. The area has all the ingredients for a memorable holiday at the Pelion Peninsula.For those wild nights you can also find a disco. The nightlife of Milina is interesting, especially during the summer season. Many festivals take place with traditional Greek music and dance.
more Another Pelion gem, 3 klm north of Tsagarada.Mouresi has a stunning view of the sea and the mountains. On a clear day one can see Halkidiki and the sunrise behind Mount Athos. Mouresi overlooks a deep valley whose great beauty is known only to the few lovers of nature, the initiates, who have sought out a guide to take them down the deep recesses of the ravine where two cascading streams
morePortaria, located on Mount Pelion, is one of the most beautiful and traditional villages of Central Greece. The beautiful natural scenery, the cool springs, traditional houses and quaint cobbled streets, make Portaria one of the few areas in the heart of Greece, where the visitor can find peace and tranquility.Portaria is ideal for holidays throughout the year. Just 13 km. From luminescent and at an
moreThe emerald of Pelion and best known village to Greeks and foreigners alike. It is located on the north-eastern side of the mountain at an elevation of 500 meters.Tsangarada is a sprawling village extending over 5 klm along the main road. Because of the lush vegetation most of the village is invisible.Tsangarada is blessed with rich history, a maze of cobbled mule-tracks, alleyways, paths and roads
moreThe traditional coastal village of Horto, is situated on the west side of the Pelion Peninsula, overlooking the beautiful Pagasitic Gulf. Horto is just 46km from the city of Volos, and is very easy to reach, as you travel along the coast.The sea waters here are perfect, and offer a perfect place for a refreshing swim during the hot summer months. There are also several other beaches within easy reach
moreHania is a magical place in winter and summer. The colors change every season and there are many who believe that it is a place blessed. They are passing the eastern Pelion overlooking the city of Volos in the western part of facing the Aegean Sea.In the old days was the respite station and refueling of merchants and travelers, who found accommodation in Chania, from where came the name of the village.Hania
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