Thessaloniki Trip Overview
Volos is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. The wealth of the region and its long history have left their mark on the city’s architecture, which exudes confidence and grandeur. The numerous mansions, municipal halls, museumσ, early 20th-century industrial facilities, and splendid churches make touring Volos truly enjoyable.
Pelion is a place of indescribable beauty. With a breath-taking view over the endless sea, settlements that are architectural gems, and an ancient culture, it welcomes myriads of visitors every year. Lush vegetation and an extensive network of mountain paths enable the visitor to wander through a bewitching land, still echoing to the legendary Centaurs. It is worthy of note that the winding pathways linking the villages of Pelion exceed a total of 500 kilometres.
Villages in Pelion, like Portaria, Tsangarada, Zagora, Vyzitsa, Milies, and dozens more, with their proud mansions, traditional springs, hospitable guesthouses, create a heaven on earth.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Thessaloniki, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Volos is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. The wealth of the region and its long history have left their mark on the city’s architecture, which exudes confidence and grandeur. The numerous mansions, municipal halls, museumσ, early 20th-century industrial facilities, and splendid churches make touring Volos truly enjoyable.
Pelion is a place of indescribable beauty. With a breath-taking view over the endless sea, settlements that are architectural gems, and an ancient culture, it welcomes myriads of visitors every year. Lush vegetation and an extensive network of mountain paths enable the visitor to wander through a bewitching land, still echoing to the legendary Centaurs. It is worthy of note that the winding pathways linking the villages of Pelion exceed a total of 500 kilometres.
Villages in Pelion, like Portaria, Tsangarada, Zagora, Vyzitsa, Milies, and dozens more, with their proud mansions, traditional springs, hospitable guesthouses, create a heaven on earth.
Stop At: Portaria, Portaria, Volos, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Portaria is perhaps the most famous and visited Pelion village. This is due to the traditional beauty of the village and to the fact that is situated just 12 km from Volos town. Furthermore, during winter it is probably the last refueling stop for the Pelion ski resort (just 13 km) or the place for lunch, coffee and anything else that may relax skiers before returning back home.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tsagkarada, Tsagkarada, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Tsagarada village in Pelion mountain is located on the east side of the mountain with an amazing view to the Aegean sea. Discover the village squares of the four Tsagarada’s settlements and enjoy the feeling of the Olympian god’s summer resort!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Zagora village is the largest among Pelion mountain villages. It is located on the east side of the mountain, on one of Pelion‘s mountain slopes overlooking the Aegean sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vizitsa, Vizitsa, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Vizitsa village is a very picturesque traditional Pelion village, between the villages of Milies and Pinakates. It is located 30 kms from the city of Volos and it is accessed quite easily.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Makrinitsa, Makrinitsa, Volos, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Makrinitsa village is one of the most traditional and beautiful Pelion villages. It offers amazing view to Pagasitikos gulf and Volos city and for this reason it is named as Pelion balcony.The natural beauty of Pelion perfectly preserved architecture, breathtaking views from the square and the small distance from Volos, have made Makrinitsa one of the most popular tourist destinations in Pelion throughout the year.
Duration: 1 hour
