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Lefokastro beach

Mount Pelion (also spelt Pelio or Pelium; Greek, Modern: Πήλιο, Ancient/Katharevousa: Πήλιον) forms a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea.

North West Pelion lies near the Pagasetic gulf.

The mountains are entirely forested, with beech, oak, maple and chestnut trees. Pelion is a tourist attraction throughout the year: the mountain includes trails and sidewalks for walking within small and large beaches with sand or pebbles.

Located near the city of Volos, in the prefecture of Magnesia.

[edit] Villages

• Portaria
• Agios Georgios Nileas
• Affisos
• Lefokastro
• Kalamos
• Paou
• Milies
• Xinorvisi

[edit] Get in

North West Pelion is the area of Pelion which is closest to Volos. There are frequently buses from Volos to most of the villages in that area.

[edit] Get around

satellite image of Pelio

The only way to get around is from Volos Interurban Bus Terminal ("Yperastiko KTEL") (KTEL Volou).

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• Walk along the recognized hiking routes.

[edit] Beaches

There is a good variety of beaches on Pelion. The west side to the Pagasetic Gulf has smaller sandy beaches with calm waters.

• Afisos, has 3 main beaches, on two of them there are organized facilities, popular among youth, including beach bars with music. Afissos beaches are considered among the best in North West Pelion.
• Lefokastro, just after Afisos, has 4 beaches. The road from Afisos is narrow with high slopes, it can be difficult to drive if you find cars coming in the opposite direction. There is a much better road from the main road to Argalasti. First two beaches after Afissos have shallow waters.
• Kato Gatzea, there is a nice beach in front of the campsites.

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• Paris (Taverna), Boulevard (Kala Nera), ☎ 2423022745, [1]. The well known Taverna Paris is situated at the boulevard of the seaside village Kala Nera. Two terraces give you a magnificent view over the beautiful Pagasitic Bay with the mountain scenery of the mainland. The pleasant and informal atmosphere make many locals as well as foreign visitors return time after time. Open from half April until October.  edit

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The most lively nightlife can found in Kato Lexonia, Kato Gatzea, Kala Nera and Afissos.

• Rivera. in Kato Gatzea 15km from Volos. Excellent summer choice which gathers many people from Volos. Huge area, several decks. Open all day, by the sea, popular for swimming also. There is a dinner section. Beer 4€, Spirits 7€.  edit

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[edit] Camping

• Hellas, Kato Gatzea, ☎ +302423022267 (fax: -). just in front of a beach  edit
• Sikia (Fig-Tree), Kato Gatzea, ☎ +302423022279 (fax: -). just in front of the same beach as camping Hellas  edit

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