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TheThe Mountain of the Centaurs<\/strong> 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<\/strong> 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 gastronomy!<\/p>\n

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Portaria \u2013 Pelion: The portal to heaven on earth<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Four villages in Pelion are ideal for spring trips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Spring in Pelion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tsagarada<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the most beautiful and central villages of Pelion, if you want close access to both the mountain and the sea, is Tsagarada<\/strong>. Large plane trees and wild chestnut trees compose the scenery in this beautiful village of eastern Pelion. It is a very traditional settlement and, indeed, the only one in the entire region of Pelion that has 31 churches and chapels. Cobbled streets and stone houses create an idyllic, beautiful setting for enjoying your holidays and spending carefree moments.<\/p>\n

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Tsagarada Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hallmark of Tsagarada in Pelion is its village square, where residents and visitors gather.<\/strong> And there is perhaps the most famous attraction of the village: a huge plane tree, aged 1,000 years, with a trunk circumference of\u00a014 meters. There is also the church of Agia Paraskevi, which combines Pelion architecture with neoclassical elements. In Tsagarada, you will find many accommodations for all tastes and places to eat, from very traditional to gourmet flavors to choose from according to your appetite. Very close are paths to the mountain, while in a few kilometers you are on the amazing beaches of Pelion. There is also \u00a0Fakistra, the beach that sweeps in reviews because of its beauty<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Milies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Milies, the starting point of the famous train “Moutzouris”,<\/strong> is a picturesque and very famous village in the region of Pelion and not unfairly. Milies is a large village in Pelion with a long history, built at an altitude of 400 meters, about 30 kilometers away from Volos. Well known is the famous “School of Milies” which was both a center of the liberation struggle of 1821 and a spiritual center of the time. If you find yourself in Milies, especially in spring, do not forget to take a train ride and visit the famous Pammegistoi Taxiarches, one of the strangest churches in Greece.<\/p>\n

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The legendary Moutzouris and the amazing route in Milies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Walking in Milies, you will admire the architecture of Pelion at its best. Tower houses and mansions, stone cobbled streets, and traditional buildings in a green landscape of unparalleled beauty, from which, of course, there are also apple trees with their delicious apples. Milies is the famous village in Pelion that you should visit at least once<\/strong>. And then you will surely promise to return.<\/p>\n

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Enjoying Spring in Milies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Makrinitsa <\/strong><\/h3>\n

They also call it the Balcony of Pelion, and they are not wrong at all, as Makrinitsa is one of the villages of Pelion that offers you, apart from the unique natural environment, panoramic views that take your breath away at the “Mountain of the Centaurs”.\u00a0<\/strong>Makrinitsa also maintains this traditional Pelion architecture and offers a view of the Pagasetic Gulf, reminding you that Pelion uniquely combines mountain and sea.<\/p>\n

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Makrinitsa in spring is a dream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is one of the villages of Pelion that has managed to stand out among the mountainous destinations, with intense tourist traffic year-round. The hallmark of the village is the square of Makrinitsa, which they characterize, not unfairly, as the “balcony of Pelion,” where, under the plane trees, you can sit, drink your coffee, and enjoy the unique view of Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf.<\/strong> On the square, there is also one of the most famous cafes in the area, as there is a painting of the famous painter Theophilos Hadjimichael. The spring walks in Makrinitsa excite young and old.<\/p>\n

Damouchari<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Damouchari village is the hidden paradise of Pelion<\/strong>, the seaside village that will steal your heart, especially if you are there in spring. Magical images that make you think you are on an island, and the trees touching the water. Damouchari is the only natural harbor in the region of South Pelion. After driving only five minutes, you start climbing to an altitude of over 420 meters and, at the same time, enjoy the mountain and the sea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The beautiful Damouchari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Damouchari is ideal for anyone who wants to feel the sea breeze in spring, while, from this village, there are nice, easy routes to Mouresi, Tsagarada, Plakes, and other nearby or more distant destinations. What many do not know is that \u00a0Damouchari was the setting for the shooting of the well-known movie Mamma Mia<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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The Greek beach where the famous dance song “Dancing Queen” was filmed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is the place where Meryl Streep welcomes her two old and dear friends, who come for her daughter’s wedding. When you are there, you will spot various spots from the famous scenes and enjoy a natural landscape of unique beauty.<\/p>\n

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