Mount Pelion, Greece

Mount Pelion

Green mountain villages above beaches on both sides of a peninsula.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Mount Pelion

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the stone paths of Makrinitsa, the 'balcony of Pelion'.
  2. AfternoonDrive down to a beach on the Aegean side like Mylopotamos.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a plane-tree square in a mountain village.

Day 2

Ride the little steam train from Ano Lechonia to Milies.

What to eat

Spetzofai, a sausage and pepper stew.

Local tips

Make the most of Mount Pelion

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. August is busier with Greek holidaymakers.

Best photo spot

The stone village of Makrinitsa with the Pagasetic Gulf far below.

Getting there

Easiest by car from Volos, about 30 minutes to the first villages.

Don't miss nearby

The beaches on the Aegean side, like Mylopotamos with its rock arch.

Good to know

Old cobbled paths called kalderimia link the villages through chestnut forests. In summer, a little steam train runs from Ano Lechonia to Milies.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Mount Pelion

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Plan your visit

Getting to Mount Pelion

Getting there

  • Volos Airport (VOL)30 km away
  • Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)125 km away
  • Thessaloniki140 km away
  • Athens170 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryGreece

Questions

Mount Pelion: good to know

Is Mount Pelion worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. Green mountain villages above beaches on both sides of a peninsula.

How many days do you need in Mount Pelion?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Mount Pelion?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. August is busier with Greek holidaymakers.

How do you get to Mount Pelion?

The nearest airport is Volos Airport (VOL), about 30 km away. Easiest by car from Volos, about 30 minutes to the first villages.

What is there to see near Mount Pelion?

Nearby hidden places include Delphi (113 km), Meteora (126 km) and Thessaloniki (138 km).

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