Pelion is a mountain in the Prefecture of Magnesia next to the city of Volos, with a height of 1,624 meters (peak Pourianos Stavros). According to Greek mythology, it was the summer residence of the gods and the homeland of the Centaurs.

Pelion, the legendary mountain of the Centaurs, is a stunning combination of mountainous and seascape, which rises imposingly northeast of Volos. It is a tourist destination all year round, with a dense network of hiking trails and coves with small or large beaches with sand or pebbles.

In Pelion there are over 40 villages and settlements built with traditional Pelionite architecture. Some are more picturesque, others are more agricultural and less touristically developed, some are inaccessible, others are more stately and wealthy, some are large, built amphitheatrically on imposing slopes that attract the attention and admiration of the traveler from afar, while others are small and shy and prefer to remain invisible, hidden in the lush vegetation.

There are a multitude of rooms for rent, guesthouses, hotels, all beautiful for their architecture, their gardens, their local color. And all around there are taverns, restaurants, cafes, and even bars. All spotlessly clean, organized, and fully equipped to satisfy even the most demanding taste. The locals are hospitable and kind, always willing to treat you to a tsipouro, a spoon dessert, coffee, fruit, or to answer your questions and give you directions.

The Pelion peninsula is the perfect example of traditional atmosphere, natural beauty and modern amenities. Perched in a corner of Thessaly, Pelion is the ideal proposal for holidays full of warmth and fun, full of natural beauties and amenities. Natural beauty dominates the landscapes that alternate creating images of unique peace and beauty, images where water, either as springs or as a blue horizon, coexists with greenery and the scents of flowers.

Throughout the territory of Pelion, villages and settlements spread out, with the characteristic Pelionite architecture that harmonizes with the natural environment and gives Pelion its special beauty.

Pelion can be divided into four parts, so as to facilitate your search for its villages. The northern part of Pelion includes villages such as Kamari and Veneto. The eastern side, which includes the coastal villages of Tsagarada, Papa Nero and Agios Dimitrios. The western side, which includes villages such as Amaliapoli, Anchialos and Pigadi and finally the southern side, which includes the city of Volos and villages of central Pelion, as well as from its southern coast, villages such as Kala Nera, Trikeri, Platanias and Mikro.