One of the best places for Christmas is the South of the peninsula Pelion located in the east of region Thessaly. It separates the Pagasitic Gulf from the Aegean Sea and combine the beauty of the mountains, and the grace of the sea with a very charming mountain village.
The peninsula is an amazing spot offering a mild climate, countless hiking trails, picturesque mountain villages, amazing coastlines and stunning views.
Discover unique mountain villages
The area invites you to explore its rich history with over 40 mountain villages built by skilled stonemasons from the Epirus region.
The self-governing mountain communities flourished, trading in olive oil, olives, fruit, chestnuts, silk and wood and transporting their goods to the sea on mules.
Most Impressive is especially the endless net of old paved roads that connect the villages and can be traced back partly to ancient times.
Despite the years that passed by, many of the traditional roads are still in very good shape due to efforts done by local communities.
The network is perfect to enjoy a great and most diversified nature.
More about the villages and their history.
Living in light and change
In the center of this unique combination of land and sea, we rent out a holiday cottage.
The residence is located 54 kilometers from Volos in one of the most beautiful villages of south Pelion.
It is called Lafkos and famous because of the beautiful square without any cars and his delicious taverns.
It is also home to the oldest coffee shop in Greece, which exists since 1775. More about the charming village Lafkos.
The vacation Home is just two minutes away from the square combined the rural charm of country style with a touch of modern architecture.
Opposite you can see the small Byzantine chapel Ag. Paraskevi and the whole mountains of the southern peninsula.
Enjoy the panorama view right from your bed, silence interrupted only by birdsongs and a deep taste of the Greek way of life. More about the holiday cottage.
Settled 330m above the sea, Lafkos is overlooking the whole sea.
Discover a hiking paradise
Right down from the house in Lafkos begins the Kalderimi going across a hill to the small coastal town Milina.
45 minutes later, you have already arrived.
And just half an hour’s walkaway, the panorama of the Aegean shines, with the island of Skiathos opposite.
Get ready to hike, cycle or run along Pelion’s countless trails and ancient paved walkaways. More about hiking.
Enjoy Christmas in South Pelion surrounded by quaint mountain villages, magnificent nature and breathtaking views. More about other times in the year.
Whatever the season, one of the best places for holidays in the wintertime is the Home of the Centaurs on the Pelion peninsula.
“I believe that all ugliness disappears when you have light like this”, said Henry Miller once, and was not alone in this view.
The Wintertime is a miracle from lighting moods and festivity. Especially Christmas in Greece is a very enjoying matter for everybody.
More about the cottage, the lovely village, events, hikes and other tourist excursions like the Pelion train is reachable searching the web or within our personal guide’s. Everything about arriving or booking is here. We are also glad about a message or your contribution in our guestbook.
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