Learn more about Pelion…
Welcome to Pelion Mountain, which overlooks the Pagasetic Gulf and the city of Volos. The legend that Pelion is the home of Centaurs, half man – half horse mythical creatures, seems to become reality when wandering around the wild nature of the mountain and feeling the sacramental atmosphere. When you visit it, even for the first time, you will understand the reason that made Olympian gods to move to Pelion Mountain from Olympus in summer. The great position of the Pelion Mountain offers wide vistas of both the Aegean Sea and the Pagasetic Gulf.
Pelion Mountain is considered as the ultimate travel destination for any season, because it combines both the mountainous landscape for the winter and an unspoiled coastline for the summer. Pelion Mountain is bordered by the Aegean Sea on the east and the wide Pagasetic Gulf on the west, giving the opportunity to travelers to find either unspoiled, well-hidden coasts for swimming or well known beaches with all the facilities needed. Pelion Mountain charismatically combines the charm of the sea with the breathtaking beauty of the mountain, offering a huge diversity of activities, as well as choices for entertainment and recreation, that can hardly be exhausted.
Scattered around the slopes of Pelion Mountain are more than 50 villages with their striking style of local architecture. Old timber-framed mansions with slate roofs surrounded by forests of oak and chestnut trees. The stone paved pathways can lead the traveler to undiscovered spots of the mountain and well-hidden coasts. Forget clocks and haste and visit Pelion Mountain to experience unique feelings of relaxation. The wild nature and the extraordinary beauty will captivate you.
The slopes of Pelion Mountain are covered with thick forests of oaks and chestnut trees, while a profusion of shrubs and herbs thrive among the crystal clear waters of the innumerable streams. In the lower slopes of the mountain you will find olive and fruit trees giving to the locals the sufficiency for their existence in centuries. In Pelion Mountain you will find 1500 herbs that thrive exclusively in the mountain.
Pelion Mountain is also characterized by its unique climate. Temperature and humidity levels fluctuate from village to village. This is the reason that the locals used to have two residents, one for summer and one for winter. This unique microclimate affected, and still affects the local gastronomy in a surprising way. The locals developed two different types of cuisines, one based on seafood for the summer and one based on the crops of the mountain for the winter.
Wandering around the mountainous villages of Pelion you will get lost in the scents and tastes of the local gastronomy, and especially in the deliciousness of the typical Pelion dish, spetzofai (sausage cooked with tomato sauce and green peppers). On the other side of Pelion, next to the coastline of the mountain you will be tempted to taste the famous crawfish pasta and other seafood delicacies, fished by the local fishermen. It is a worth experiencing culinary journey full of different tastes and scents that will satisfy even the most demanding palate.
Pelion Mountain has also a long history and tradition. Local festivities are held in different villages of the mountain, especially in summer. There, the locals wear splendid traditional costumes and perform dances known throughout Greece for their artistry. The traditional local dishes are the highlight of these events complement the worth living experience.
Pelion Mountain due to its peculiar microclimate and position offers to travelers a wide variety of activities. Hiking and scuba diving are indicating in the most prominent way that Pelion is a place that you can enjoy it all the seasons of the year. Horse riding is the suggested way for you to explore Pelion Mountain, as Centaurs in modern times.
