PELION THINGS TO DO
Immerse yourself in the mythical land of the Centaurs, where lush mountain trails weave through ancient forests before plunging directly into the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea. Whether you are hiking historic stone paths, exploring hidden coves, or tasting local delicacies in village squares, Pelion offers a diverse adventure that perfectly blends raw nature with deep history.
chiron cave Milina
From Volos – (48 km | ~1 hr 5 mins)
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This site offers a unique combination of easy hiking and deep mythology, allowing you to walk into the physical setting of one of Greece’s most famous legends. It is a rare opportunity to explore a sea-facing cavern linked to the Centaur Chiron, ending your adventure with a swim at the pristine Vathia Spilia beach below.
THE PELION TRAIN
From Volos – (11 km | ~20 mins Ano Lechonia Station)
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The Pelion Train is not just a mode of transport but a moving historical monument, offering one of the most scenic railway journeys in Europe. It allows visitors to traverse the mythical mountain on a rare 600mm narrow-gauge track, crossing engineering masterpieces that seem to defy gravity.
Voliotis Family Olive Press
From Volos – (11 km | ~20 mins)
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The Voliotis Family Olive Press offers a fully immersive agrotourism experience where visitors can explore a working olive mill that doubles as a museum of agricultural history. It provides a rare opportunity to taste some of Greece’s most awarded organic olive oils right at the source, guided by a family with over 70 years of expertise.
Koumoutsi Family Organic Farm
From Volos – (17 km | ~35 mins)
MORE INFO – PORTARIA AREA
Koumoutsi Family Organic Farm is a premier destination for agrotourism in Central Pelion, located in the lush forests of Palia Chania. It offers visitors a rare opportunity to taste and purchase certified organic products, including their famous unfiltered apple cider vinegar and rare varieties of raw honey, directly from the producers.
Karaiskos Farm
From Volos – (14 km | ~25 mins)
MORE INFO – PORTARIA AREA
Karaiskos Farm is the premier destination for gastronomy lovers in Pelion, offering a fully immersive “farm-to-fork” experience where visitors can harvest their own ingredients and cook traditional recipes with local chefs. Located just outside Portaria, it serves as a living educational center that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the Centaurs’ Mountain in a stunning natural setting.
Patistis Winery
From Volos – (42 km | ~1 hr 10 mins)
MORE INFO – ARGALASTI AREA
Patistis Winery is the premier destination for wine enthusiasts in South Pelion, offering a sophisticated tasting experience amidst organic vineyards that stretch towards the Pagasetic Gulf. It is one of the few wineries in the region dedicated to reviving ancient Greek grape varieties, providing a unique opportunity to taste history in a glass.
Milea Winery
From Volos – (40 km | ~1 hr 5 mins)
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Milea Winery is a shining example of the modern winemaking renaissance in South Pelion, combining state-of-the-art technology with a deep respect for the local ecosystem. Located just outside Argalasti, it offers visitors a chance to taste vibrant, aromatic wines in a setting that perfectly frames the beauty of the Pagasetic Gulf.
Milonas Winery
From Volos – (41 km | ~1 hr)
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Milonas Winery is a boutique family estate that perfectly captures the unique “two-sea” terroir of South Pelion, located where the breezes of the Aegean and the Pagasetic Gulf meet. It offers an intimate, authentic wine tasting experience led by the winemakers themselves, focusing on organic cultivation and the revival of rare Greek grape varieties.
Chiron Botanicals
From Volos – (18 km | ~35 mins)
MORE INFO – DRAKEIA AREA
Chiron Botanicals is a living tribute to the region’s mythological heritage, offering a unique “farm-to-apothecary” experience in the historic village of Drakeia. It is the perfect destination for wellness enthusiasts to explore a working organic herb garden and discover the medicinal plants that have grown on Mount Pelion for millennia.
Sea Cave of Panagia Megalomata
From Volos – (47 km | ~1 hr 30 mins)
MORE INFO – TSANGARADA AREA
The Sea Cave of Panagia Megalomata offers one of the most mystical and secluded religious experiences in Greece, featuring a tiny whitewashed chapel built directly inside a massive sea cavern.
Fakistra Waterfall
From Volos – (50 km | ~1 hr 35 mins)
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Fakistra is not just a beach but a wild geological amphitheater, featuring a hidden waterfall that cascades into a turquoise lagoon right next to the sea. It rewards the adventurous with one of the most secluded and photogenic landscapes in all of Greece within its cliffs.
Traditional Bakery of Lafkos
From Volos – (49 km | ~1 hr 15 mins)
MORE INFO – MILINA AREA
The Traditional Bakery of Lafkos is more than just a place to buy bread; it is a living museum of gastronomy housed in a stunning stone building designed by Evaristo de Chirico. It offers visitors the rare chance to taste authentic Pelion cheese bread baked in one of the last remaining traditional wood-fired ovens in the region, keeping a culinary heritage alive that has largely vanished elsewhere.