Pelion Travel

Pelion
Pelion peninsula Greece is one of the most beautiful places in Greece.
The Pelion Peninsula is located in the north of Greece, near to the city of Volos. The incredible beauty of this place is due to the combination of mountains and sea. Everything is beautiful in Pelion: mountains are of an amazing greenness with high trees and dense vegetation, and the sandy beaches look like paintings, with wonderful deep blue waters. The peninsula is also the land of the Centaurs who were mythical creatures with a body half human and half horse. The most famous Centaur was Chiron, teacher of the great Greek hero Achilles and of others such as Jason and Heracles. Traditional villages built with the grey stone of the region, stone bridges, Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches and monasteries contribute to the unique beauty of Pelion and fascinate everyone who is lucky to see them.
Geeting there
There are many ways of gettings to Volos and the Pelion Peninsula, and below is a brief overview of them.
By Air
Travellers can arrive by air at the nearby airport of Anhialos, although this airport only operates during the summer season. There are also the airports in Larissa and the nearby island of Skiathos.
By Bus
The KTEL bus service operates many routes that lead directly into the city of Volos. There are many services daily arriving from and departing to Athens (010 8317 186), Thessalonika (0310 543087) and Patra (0610 222164), as well as other smaller cities around Greece.
By Train
The Greek National Railway (OSE) offers travel to and from Athens (010 524 0646), via Larissa and Thessaloniki (0310 517517).
By Sea
Volos, which is the 4th busiest port in Greece is suitable for all different types of seacraft, and yachts are more than welcome to stay here.
There are also “Flying Dolphins� seacraft (04210 39 786/787) which pass from Ag.Konstantinos – Platania (Pelion).
Travelling Around Mount Pelion
Travelling around Pelion is best done by car, as this makes it easier to explore and visit the many villages in the region. However, the quality of roads in Pelion varies drastically, so it is important to always drive carefully, and not too speed. At night, you should also take extra care, especially if you are not familiar with the areas.
There are bus services that do operate around the villages, but these are very limited. If you do plan to use the bus service, then you should make sure you know the departure point for the buses as well as their timetables.