Visit the Pelion Peninsula

Pelion | Pilio | Pelio | Pilion - Though there are many ways of spelling the name, they all relate to this unique and beautiful region that is a perfect destination for your holidays to Greece throughout the year.

The beautiful Pelion peninsula is situated in the prefecture of Magnesia in Thessaly, Central Greece, and offers visitors memories and holidays that they will never forget.

Stunning scenery, luscious nature, silky sandy beaches, crystal clear sea, the snow capped mountain, spring water falls, winding cobble-stoned paths, ... all images that will stay with you forever and be cherished whenever you think back to your time spent here in Pelion.

Scattered across the Peninsula are over 70 Pelion villages, all varying in size, from the famous mountainous villages of Tsagarada, Portaria and Zagora, to the beautiful coastal resorts of Kala Nera, Milina and Platanias. Pelion is full of magic and scenes of extreme beauty, and is the ideal destination to visit all year round.

During the summer there are many lovely beaches where you can visit, with sparkling crystal clean waters and golden sandy beaches. The blue waters of the Pagasitic Gulf and Aegean Sea are simply superb, and are perfect for bathing, watersports and relaxation.

Mount Pelion in Greece

Holidays to Pelion

Holidays to Pilio Greece

Pelion is also cooler than other parts of Greece during the summer, especially, the more mountainous villages.

During the winter, there is the famous ski center of Agriolefkes near the village of Hania, where as well as as offering top class skiing facilities, you can enjoy many other winter activities such as snowboarding, and artillery ski.

Pelion is the perfect destination for holidays where you can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, sailing, diving, horse riding and much more. It's unique landscape and setting make it the best place for those who enjoy nature and the outside.

There are lots of interesting and historic places to visit around Pelion including archaeological sites, churches and monasteries and some unique museums and historical points of interest.

On Around Pelion you will find detailed information of nearly every village in Pelion, hotel and accommodation listings, history, beaches, churches, useful phones numbers, photos, travel information and much more. We are sure you will find this web site an invaluable tool for planning your journey.

They say that Pelion was chosen by the Gods for their playground. When you visit this amazing region of Greece, you will certainly see that the Gods indeed had impeccable taste.

Featured Accommodation

Some Great Places to Stay in Pelion


Olga Rooms - Paltsi Pelion

Olga Rooms

Find a beautiful selection of comfortable rooms in a stunning location right in front of the beach

Violeta Studios - Milina

Violeta Studios

A great choice of comfortable apartments and studios located in a beautiful spot next to the sea

Marianthi Hotel - Kala Nera

Marianthi Hotel

A lovely hotel in a quiet location just a short distance from the beach of Kala Nera

Avra Studios - Katigiorgis

Avra Studios

A beautiful selection of comfortable studios in Katigiorgis located next to the sea

Horto Bay Studios - Horto

Horto Bay Studios

Enjoy a choice of comfortable and quality accommodation at a prime location in Pelion

Diplomats Holidays - Horto

Diplomats Holidays

Here in Horto you can find a huge choice of quality accommodation including apartments and studios

Pelion and Volos