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

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. Modern Pelio has twenty-four villages built with traditional Pelian architecture.

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

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• North East Pelion, (Agios Ioannis, Horefto, Mouresi, Tsagkarada, Zagora)
• North West Pelion, (Afisos, Kato Gatzea, Agios Georgios Nileas, Portaria, Milies)
• South East Pelion, (Platanias, Xynovrissi, Paltsi)
• South West Pelion, (Milina, Argalasti, Trikeri, Agia Kyriaki, Paleo Trikeri)

Potistika beach near Xinovryssi, Pelio

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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.

• Walking Holidays Greece (Walking), ☎ 6948508120, [1]. Discover the unknown corners of the Pelion Peninsula by foot with a licensed enthousiastic guide! Day programs (also for Meteora Monasteries) and week programs.  edit

• Argonautical Park (Water sports), (Afissos), ☎ 24210 20684, [2]. The Argonautical Park is the ideal location to participate in all kinds of water sports like sailing, surfing and diving.  edit

• A trip at the slopes of Mount Pelion with the famous Moutzouris, the little steamtrain. Amazing views guaranteed while travelling through the beautiful nature.

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There is a good variety of beaches on Pelio. The west side to the Pagasetic Gulf has smaller sandy beaches with calm waters. Beaches on the east (Aegean) are huge sandy beaches with deep waters and sometimes big waves.

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• Tissaion (Cafe Bar Snacks), Boulevard (Milina), ☎ 2423065576, [3]. Cafe Bar Tissaion is located at the boulevard of the fishing village Milina and is the perfect setting to relax among green nature and blue sea. Comfortable seats at our outside terrace invite you to find a spot next to the water. The view at the Pagastitic Gulf is one of extreme beauty with mountain scenery and the little islands Trikeri and Prasouda.  edit

• Paris (Taverna), Boulevard (Kala Nera), ☎ 2423022745, [4]. 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 mid-April to October.  edit

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• Mystique, (Agria), [5]. excellent summer choice which gathers many people from Volos. Summer hotspot!  edit

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