About Pelion
Pelion is a remarkably beautiful region that uniquely combines the green forested mountains with charming villages and the quiet and serene beaches of the Pagasitikos Gulf and the large pebble or sandy beaches with crystal clear water of the Aegean. Relish the beauty of the scenery as it changes with the seasons and enjoy the variety of activities on offer in Pelion, a relaxing place to live in and an ideal destination throughout the year.
Unique natural beauty
The region of Pelion is densely forested with oak, pine, olive, chestnut, apple and plane trees. With herb-scented hills and blossoming flowers the vivid landscape is full of intense flavours and colours. With winding cobble paths, water falls, snow-capped mountains, majestic beaches and picturesque villages every route is wonderful and the region is a paradise for walkers and nature lovers.Exquisite beaches.
The coasts of Pelion offer a wide variety of exquisite beaches that will satisfy every taste. There are large pebble and sandy beaches with green mountains in the background, others with restaurants and cafes and water-sports infrastructure. Enjoy quiet, family friendly, unspoiled beaches and discover secluded small beaches with crystal clear waters.Entertainment
There are all-year round activities available in Pelion, from enjoying the sun, the lovely beaches, water-sports, hiking, trekking, joining a cruise in the Pagasitikos Gulf, to the skiing in the ski centre of Agriolefkes near Hania. Try the local cuisine and delicacies in the unlimited restaurants of the region, unwind at a veranda sipping a drink and enjoying the scenery, and marvel at the traditional local architecture and relax in the square of one of the picturesque villages of mount Pelion. Moreover, go on excursions to the magnificent islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos close to the Pelion region.Infrastructure
The city of Volos is a large, rapidly growing modern city with a large port and all the necessary infrastructure. The city has a large hospital, a university, schools, museums, a library. The city has an exceptional street layout, with parks, the jetty along the coastline with restaurants and cafes is very beautiful to walk along, and taste the delicious variety of fish-food accompanied by tsipouro.
Moreover, the large villages of Pelion have the necessary infrastructure such as medical centres, schools, museums, banks, post-offices, restaurants, hotels, shops, libraries, etc.
Photos Copyright: The right to use the pictures on display in this page was kindly provided by their creator Kapetanakis Ilias. For more photos of the Pelion region visit the website http://gallery.pelion.org
View of the city of Volos
Beach in Pelion
Nature in Pelion
