A visit to the Pelion Peninsula, a hidden gem in Greece

Pelion Greece is a mountainous peninsula located in Thessaly, in the central part of the country, and thanks to its diverse landscape, it is a wonderful destination for summer and winter holidays, as this charming Greek destination boasts the splendor of plants from olives and pines to apple orchards with some of the best hiking trails in Greece, Pelion also provides in the winter a number of the best ski areas in the country, and also boasts a group of the most beautiful villages throughout Greece, making it a diverse destination that satisfies all tastes of tourists during the tourism trip in Greece .

If you want to discover one of Greece’s most beautiful hidden gems, away from the tourist crowd, consider a trip to the Pelion Peninsula, which lies between Athens and Thessaloniki.

The region of Pelion is very lush and green, with plenty of beautiful nature to explore, including splendid hiking opportunities, great beaches and unique rocky cliffs. You will also find some of the best food in Greece, as the region is famous for its delicious food, so if you come to Pelion just to eat , you will not be disappointed.

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  • Things to do in Pelion, Greece
    • rowing
    • Long walks
    • delicious food
    • go sailing
  • Exploring the beaches 
    • Agios Ioannis, Billion
    • you ate
    • Potistica
    • Visit Damushari, Pelion
    • Explore sea caves
  • How to get to Pelion, Greece

Things to do in Pelion, Greece

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If you love to exercise while traveling, you will enjoy a kayaking cruise along the coast of Pelion, Greece, especially the splendor of the sparkling scenery among the crystal clear waters and the wonderful weather.

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Long walks

Hiking in Pelion is one of the best tourist activities that you can enjoy, especially around Mount Pelion in the northern part of the peninsula. The wonderful place that gives you the opportunity to relax during this enjoyable walking tour.

Many of the small towns in Pelion are connected by hiking trails, which makes this tour an incomparable journey to get around some of the towns and discover them all on foot.

delicious food

The food in Pelion is known across the country as the best. In particular, you can expect to sample some amazing seafood and small plates based on organic produce and fresh vegetables.

And since food is so highly regarded on the Pelion Peninsula, it’s a good idea to take a cooking class while you’re there. Karaiskos Organic Farm offers some specialty cooking lessons, and produces lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, pumpkins, peppers, radishes, and more. You will learn how to use all these things to prepare delicious regional dishes and unforgettable family recipes.

go sailing

A visit to the Pelion Peninsula, a hidden gem in Greece

The closest island to the Pelion Peninsula is Skiathos, which you can reach from the port of Volos, knowing that the waters around this island are a great place to go for sailing.

You can also take a day trip to Skiathos from Pelion, Greece, but if you’re thinking of doing so, you might want to take an overnight trip, as Skiathos is known for its great nightlife.

Exploring the beaches 

Agios Ioannis, Billion

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This is one of the most famous beaches in Pelion, which is located in a beautiful seaside resort town surrounded by greenery and natural beauty.

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Khorefton is another popular beach town in Pelion. The waters here are calm and the landscapes, set against a backdrop of charming houses and lush greenery add to the attractive ambiance of this wonderful beach.

Potistica

A short distance south on the eastern side of the Pelion Peninsula, you’ll find Potistica, a small resort town with some truly amazing beaches. The rock formations here make for an enchanting landscape and allow for some great exploration along the beach, so be sure to bring a camera.

Visit Damushari, Pelion

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Damushari is one of the best towns to visit in the Pelion Peninsula for two reasons. First, it has some of the best beaches, with pristine sand and towering rocky cliffs hugging the edges of each, and you can spend a few days here just to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and laid-back atmosphere.

Secondly, Damushari, Pelion has a special fame, here some scenes from the musical film “Mamma Mia” were shot. And while visiting, you can visit a few well-known locations where some of the movies were shot. In particular, you can visit the pier and port area.

Explore sea caves

A great option for a day trip around the Pelion Peninsula is to visit the sea caves of Thetis. You will depart from the port of Khorivton or Agios Ioannis, Pelion, and from there, you will head north and explore a truly uninhabited and unspoiled coast, exploring stunning sea caves with your guide and having the opportunity to swim and snorkel in some of them along the way.

How to get to Pelion, Greece

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In order to visit the Pelion Peninsula, you can rent a car, as there are very few reliable public transportation in the area, and with so much to explore, you will definitely want to rent a car in whichever major city you start your journey from.

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Pelion offers all the beauty that the Greek islands have to offer, without the long distances to get there. It can be reached quickly and easily from Volos, the main travel hub of Pelion, which is located at the top of the peninsula just four hours by bus from Athens Airport and two hours by bus from Thessaloniki.

Furthermore, important sites such as the monasteries at Metoria and Mount Olympus, are still close enough for day trips from Pelion, and no ferry ride will be required, but if you want to take a ferry, you can easily take a boat from Volos to the nearby islands of Skopelos and Skiathos.

If you are looking to explore a part of the unexplored side of Greece, we recommend Pelion, which has amazing beaches, amazing food, lots of fun outdoor activities, and has a lot of features of the best Greek destinations, but without the crowds.

Have you traveled around the Pelion Peninsula? What other activities did you do while you were there?

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