Western Pelion
The beautiful and seductive mountain of Pelion with its exquisite environment and its mysterious atmosphere, the mountain of the twenty-four villages and the tens of settlements, the rich vegetation, has many sights and important history. Traditions, legends, seductive myths and historical battles took place in the area of Pelion, legendary creatures, warriors and mythical heroes walked or lived in it. A place known for its natural beauties, but also for tradition in the arts and letters from the Ottoman era. Beautiful Pelion every season, ideal for winter and summer holidays, with a large number of businesses offering even the most demanding guest hospitality, good traditional food and all the modern comforts. With its stone houses rising through its lush vegetation, its magnificent mansions, churches, springs, stone bridges, delightful walks and various cultural and sporting activities during the summer months, a real gem, gives opportunities for relaxation and fun, generously giving its fruits and hospitality. Dozens of small and large lacy beaches, golden sandy beaches and natural coves make up the marine nature of Pelion, which tourists especially prefer for their summer excursions. Other beaches are more crowded and cosmopolitan, with bigger tourist development and organization and plenty of options while others are deserted and are suitable for more carefree and relaxing baths. Pelion does not impress the visitor only with the beauty of its picturesque settlements, its endless vegetation and its special architecture, but also its rich history in the fields of art and letters. In the mountain of Centaurs were founded some of the most important schools and libraries with a reputation all over Greece and abroad, some of the most important artists and folk artists, many important people were born and benefited.
Today Pelion maintains its traditional character, trying to harmonize with the new trends of the times. It is one of the most popular travel destinations of Greek and foreign visitors, while many of its villages are well acquainted with tourist development. Its inhabitants, proud of their history and culture, welcome visitors and undertake to guide them to their fertile land.

Agios Georgios Nileias
At a distance of 21km from Volos you will meet one of the most beautiful villages in the western mountains of Pelion, Agios Georgios Nileas. This particular village is located in between Agios Vlas...
Agios Laurentis
Agios Laurentios is one of the most beautiful, well preserved villages on the western side of Pelion with wonderful views of the entire Pagastiko Gulf. There are traditional stone and cobbled footp...

Ano and Kato Gatzea
The village of Upper Gatzea is built in accordance to the traditional architecture of Pelion, amidst the olive groves and on the slopes of the mountain. It is situated 18km from Volos and easily re...
Ano and Kato Lechonia
Historically, Ano (Upper) and Kato (Lower) Lehonia have been the ‘garden’ of Pelion. The fertile land combined with the mild climate is allow the farming of many different types of fruit trees, veg...

Lefokastro
Lefokastro is the port of Argalasti and is a peaceful, pretty seaside village 34 km from Volos and just 3km south of Afissos. It is built above a small but very beautiful little beach, which i...

Platanidia
Platanida is a coastal village just 13km south from Volos and 1km from Ano Lechonia. The hamlet sits right on the water overlooking the beaches of the Pagastikos Gulf, ...