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Pelion: This is the oldest café in Greece – It counts two centuries

Let's go to Pelion, but this time for a special reason. Let's go to where the oldest café in Greece has been operating continuously for 239 years. It is in itself an attraction worth getting to know if you find yourself in the wider area of Pelion at any time of the year. And you may have combined Pelion with snow and a fireplace in your mind, but in reality it is the destination of all seasons. Due to its particularity to combine in a unique way mountain and sea. ...

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Pelion – beaches: 5+1 suggestions that will blow your mind

Pelion and its beaches. This heavenly place with lush vegetation in the prefecture of Magnesia, is washed by the waters of the Pagasitikos Gulf and the Aegean Sea, with unique coasts that look on both sides breathtakingly. If you are one of those who believe that its mountain identity is not synonymous with summer holidays, a visit to one of the 5+1 beaches we recommend will definitely make you reconsider your excursion theories. Excursion to Parga: On land but as if on an island Pelion with its amazingbeaches Mylopotamos Beach ...

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Vizitsa: The village of Pelion with the most beautiful square

All those who have visited Pelion agree that its villages are one more beautiful than the other. Besides, their Pelion architecture sets them apart. However, some villages on the Centaurs' mountain are more popular and attract more visitors. One of them is Vizitsa, the village with the most beautiful square you will ever see. In general, it generously offers its visitors images full of picturesque beauty, as well as the rich beauty of Pelion's characteristic nature. Four villages in Pelion ideal for spring trips Vizitsa with its mansions and panoramic ...

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Volos in 48 hours: What to see and do in a weekend

Walks in the harbor, nature at its best, and appetizers with a traditional aroma. This trilogy can easily describe what your weekend in Volos will be like. What you may not expect is that Volos is one of the places you cannot "fit" in 48 hours, so you will definitely return. Volos is located between Athens and Thessaloniki, combining what we call the mountain and the sea (ed. you can't go to nearby Pelion), while the islands of the Sporades are right next to it. So how can it not be ...

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Vizitsa: The stone-built mansions and the magical square

At 320 km. From Athens, about four hours away, is one of the most standard destinations for decades. To put it more correctly, there is one of the most beautiful locations in Greece, a place that (almost) everyone has visited at least once. Pelion, for which the reason, combines natural beauty, traditions, and entertainment, with Vizitsa being one of the villages really worth visiting. And if he does, he probably will do it again in the future... Portaria – Pelion: The portal to heaven on earth Vizitsa: The beauty that ...

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Four villages in Pelion ideal for spring trips

TheThe Mountain of the Centaurs is always an ideal destination for escaping everyday life and taking an unforgettable trip. Pelion and its villages offer something hard to find: both mountain and sea, making this destination ideal year-round. The villages of Pelion enchant the visitor even in spring, with colors that compose paintings along routes that will be unforgettable. Whether you want more mountainous or more seaside villages, Pelion can offer you a few days of relaxation in nature and, of course, good food. Because Pelion means nature, tradition, and unforgettable ...

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Winter excursions: Two villages and a small town that will blow your mind for different reasons

The winter destinations in Greece offer you the opportunity to walk and get to know the mountainous side of Greece. The choices are many, always depending on what you wish to do and how to spend your time. Let us accept a basic principle. Winter means mountain villages, nature, bitter cold, and sometimes snow. It means caps, gloves, a fireplace, and of course traditional taverns with cooked dishes and smells that break your nose. All the above are generously offered by the Greek countryside. We just need to put on ...

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Pelion: A fusion of charming mountain villages and stunning beaches.

Pelion is a stunning destination that offers a unique blend of mountain and sea. Visitors can explore picturesque mountain villages and breathe in the fresh air. They can also relax on beautiful beaches with clear blue waters and enjoy swimming. Let’s take a closer look at the landscape of the settlements in Pelion. Portaria – Pelion: The portal to heaven on earth Pelion: Traditional mountain settlements mingle with the blue of the sea Tsagarada Village The Tsagarada Village Tsagarada is a popular village in Pelion, balancing both mountain and sea ...

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Portaria – Pelion: The portal to heaven on earth

Portaria. The phrase “pass through the gate of paradise” usually implies a tragic fate, but when it refers to a Greek destination, it evokes a joyful feeling. Because in Greece, there is a heavenly place called Pelion, and its entrance is Portaria, the charming village that you can visit all year round, as it offers you comfort and happiness. And this is not an exaggeration, but a fact that anyone who has been there once can attest to, eagerly anticipating the next time… Pelion: The legendary train, a historic route ...

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CNN: These are 17 most beautiful Greek villages

Mountain and seaside. More or less known. It is the Greek villages that greek and foreign visitors love when they go on holiday. They stand out for their wildlife, their beautiful beaches, the hospitable residents and the traditional recipes you can taste there. By exploring Greece, you can discover them and make your own list of favorite destinations. Depending on the time of year, choose which village you want to go to and get to know it better. Another for more and another for fewer days. CNN: These are 17 ...

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The five summer destinations where you need just a good mood

itThe mainland of Greece can make you feel like you're on an island making another trip just a few hours by car. Places close to Attica or even a little further where you can spend pleasant summer holidays without having to take a ship or a plane. There are, in other words, many summer destinations in Greece that you can only go by car. You will find exotic beaches, green landscapes, hospitable residents and you will try local traditional recipes that will be unforgettable. In exploringgreece.tv we have chosen and ...

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Pelion: Why you should eat at the tavern The 5F

It has been operating since 1939 and is a family business with local cuisine suggestions There are destinations that are famous for their picturesqueness, beauty and rich natural environment. There are also destinations that are known mainly by the companies that operate in them. In turn, these businesses are becoming a must-have experience worth living. Among them is the tavern The 5F in Kissos, of east Pelion Mountain. So here is the reason why you have to eat at Mr. Maki's tavern, The 5F, and you'll understand what we mean. ...

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Pelion: The legendary train, a historic route

From Ano Lechonia, to Milies: The route that was a reference point for 80 years The train of Pelion, a historic route. It's the legendary "Moulouris". The train that connected the center of Volos with the west side of the mountain of the Centaurs. The Volos-Milies (Milies) route served the needs of the people who needed to go from the villages, of Pelion mountain,to the urban center. Its construction began in 1892. It was completed in 1896. The section up to Milies was constructed afterwards. It was launched in 1903. ...

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