Mountain village close to the beach in Greece

Church Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Get to know a charming mountain village close to the beach in Greece where not too much has changed in recent decades – in a good way. Lafkos in the south of the Pelion peninsula is one of those authentic villages in Greece where people are not yet completely dependent on tourism and survive frugally but freely, as they have done for many decades. The place is ideal for nature lovers and people who love it when time stands still. The village offers great accommodation, fascinating hiking trails and good food, but also provides quick access to many different beaches, coastal resorts and last but not least the Greek way of life.

View over Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

The quaint village is situated amidst green hills and represents a time when the region was trading well with olive oil, olives, fruit, chestnuts, silk and wood, transporting their goods to the sea on mules. You’ll love it in summer and during the winter, making the mythical home of the centaurs a strong memory.

Square Lafkos, View over Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

Today the village is characterized by its proximity to the sea and the most beautiful square far and wide on the South Pelion.

Church in Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

The square with its old plane trees next to the church is still the heart of Lafkos.

Platia Lafkos. The Village is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Even on the hottest summer days, a cool breeze usually blows over the square from the north-east.

The square in the morning. Modern cottage for rent in Lafkos. House to let. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Everything breathes through the pure nature that surrounds the small mountain village.

A village’s soul

Woode next to Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

“To kalo to Palikari, friskei panda ena dromo.” A good boy always finds his way, they say everywhere in Greece and also everywhere in the South Pelion, which is full of beauty and rich in natural wonders.

Good boy with bread in Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

In Lafkos, no one has to be great or have power over others in order to be happy or respected. Everything is about measure and balance, in heaven and in hell, in good times and bad, to drift on the lake of life with a smile.

Square Lafkos, one of the most authentic villages Pelion, Greece. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

This freedom established due to the self-governance that has characterized life in the mountain villages of Pelion for centuries. That’s why everything in the villages takes place almost at eye level. Dionysus, the divine child, still exists and the Land of the Centaurs is certainly not the place where this species dies out first. In fact, they do Lafkos to one of the most authentic and resilient villages in Greece.

Oldest Greek coffee shop in Lafkos. View over Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

Although the village is small and the population dwindles a little every year, the craftsmanship is still strong and continues to go from hand to hand.

Handicrafts and tourism are the barrel rings of this small world. In co-operation with the Greek way of life, it is possible for the children, the older people, the confused, the sick and the strangers to exist together without leaving anyone behind.

A rare butterfly on the Platia of Lafkos. Most beautiful places to stay in Greece. Holidays in Greece.

The bus does not leave until everyone has boarded. Almost anything gets the space and time to blossom and wither in dignity, to rejoice, or also to suffer.

Inside of the oldest coffee shop in Greece. View over Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

A kind of bus is also the “Kafenion” on Lafkos Square, which has probably been in continuous operation since 1785.

Manolis in his coffee shop in Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

The newspapers say that it is the oldest coffee house in Greece, and you’re tempted to say, why not!

The sign of the oldest coffee shop in Greece. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

So, there are more than enough reasons why Lafkos is a very nice and interesting place to visit the South Pelion.

The perfect base for outdoor activities and nature lovers

View to the Aegean sea Pelion. Most beautiful places to stay in Greece. Holidays in Greece.

But it is also an ideal starting point for a wide range of activities, such as beach vacations or hiking in Greece.

Everything you may desire exists in the very close neighborhood of Lafkos.

Brilliant beaches

View over the sea below Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.
Beach Mikro, below Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.
Beach below Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.
View over the sea below Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.
View over a bay in South Pelion near Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.
View over the sea below Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

Enchanting nature for hiking

Forest close to Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.
Hiking trail close to Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

Endless magnificent biking trails

Hiking close to Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

Peaceful coastal villages

View over Milina below Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.
View over Milina, a small village below Lafkos, one of the most beautiful and authentic mountain villages near the sea in Greece, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars.

Magical mountain villages and everywhere many delicious restaurants

Volos

The large port city of Volos is also only about an hour’s drive away and leads through the beautiful landscape of the entire peninsula.

History of Lafkos

Historically, Lafkos is said to have been built in the 15th century, initially invisible to the pirate ships that sailed the area.

Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea

At the same time, the Ottoman foreign rulers allowed the flourishing quaint villages of Pelion mountains to govern themselves and demanded only a moderate tax in return.

In the midst of green hills. Lafkos, Pelion, Greece

On this tavern floor below, reckless SS members lit a fire to keep warm during the Second World War.

Bottom of Tavern.  The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

To date, no one has paid for the damage.

Tavern the dew. H Δροσιά. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

The flourishing trade died out after the Second World War. The village slowly grew into one of the most beautiful and diverse bases for nature lovers and summer vacationers in Greece.

Church of Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Today Lafkos could be a second home for anyone, who belongs for cosmopolitan humanity, simplicity and nature together. Truman Burbank couldn’t be happier anywhere else than right here.

One of the most authentic villages in Greece

Once a week, the postman comes to visit the people in the Kafenion. Unfortunately, he mainly delivers invoices.

People waiting for the post man in the oldest coffee shop in Greece. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Nevertheless, a welcome pastime during the wintertime, like the Greek coffee twice a day.

People wait for the time to pass in the oldest coffee shop in Greece. Lafkos, the mountain village near the sea, is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Food

The mountain village close to the beach is well known throughout the Pelion for its excellent rural cuisine, with many vegetarian dishes.

Inside of a popular tavern in Lafkos. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Sign of a popular tavern in Lafkos. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Famous is Spetzofai, but there are so much other delicious dishes like Tsapellinia, Lamb on skewer, or in oil paper, the chickpea purée Fawa with sweet roasted onions or the black-eyed Beans with herbs are recommended.

The square in front of a popular tavern in Lafkos. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

A view meters down, Magda makes the best pita far and wide…

Tavern Magda. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Magdas Tavern in Lafkos. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Magdas Tavern in Lafkos. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

…and Janis roasts his pastries in a wood-burning oven like his father and grandfather and soon his son.

Bakery. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

But Janis doesn’t just bake, he also makes music. At night, you’ll find him sitting together with his family or friends in one of the taverns on the Platia, playing a great bouzouki for fun.

Bakery. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Cultur

Next to the enchanting village square, the marble sculptures of Lavkiotis Thanasis Fampas touch the visitors.

Sculpture of Greek Artist Thanasis Fampas. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Sculpture of Greek Artist Thanasis Fampas. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Sculpture of Greek Artist Thanasis Fampas. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Shopping

Vis-à-vis a mini market driven by Afroditi and her Family ensures that nobody runs out of food and news.

Wonderful sign of the minimarket. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Minimarket in Lafkos. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Minimarket in Lafkos. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

The concessions to tourism are modest. But there’s always a little something to buy.

Alley in Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Shop. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Accommodation

Alley in Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

The alleyways invite you to stroll through the old streets, see one of the most beautiful places on Pelion and look for a nice place to accommodate.

Houses. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Stonehouse Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Lafkos. Mountain village near the sea.
Stonehouse Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
View into an alley of Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea. Most beautiful places in Greece. Most beautiful village in Pelion. Vacation home with view. Holidays in Greece.
Stonehouse Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Some houses in the mountain village near the sea are telling from the prospering Ottoman period, but most are neoclassical, because of the Romantic Philhellenism, which has spread in the Pelion before and after the liberation in the 19th century.

View into an alley of Lafkos. Most beautiful places in Greece. Most beautiful village in Pelion. Vacation home with view. Holidays in Greece.
Stonehouse Lafkos. View into an alley of Lafkos. Most beautiful places in Greece. Most beautiful village in Pelion. Vacation home with view. Holidays in Greece.
Stonehouse in Lafkos. The mountain village near the sea is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Sport and education

A greeting call, somehow from the Düsseldorf art scene.

Art Sculpture Vespa. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

The school building with the sports field open for everybody.

School. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Soccer field.The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.
Basketball court. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

The little village Lafkos is still one of the most authentic places in the Pelion and also in Greece.

Wall with names of former students. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

Of course the children prefer to play near the village square in the shade around the church, instead a little further out beyond the school, where the road leads to the sunlit and the road to Milina.

Church of Lafkos hidden by the threes. The Village Lafkos is one of the most beautiful and authentic places on the Greek peninsula of Pelion, characterized by an atmospheric square and the absence of cars. Vacation home in Pelion. Holidays in Greece.

The old port Milina

Even the seagulls here sway more on the water than in the air, and everyone has only one need: to stretch out the legs.

View in Melina. Most beautiful places in Greece. Most beautiful villages in Pelion. Vacation home with view. Holidays in Greece.

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