Pelion Reviews -General

Pelion is an interesting region to visit as the mountain and coastal regions are quite diverse, yet the distances travelled to get to either are relatively short. Mountain villages such as Lafkos and Vizitsa, have wonderful traditional mansions, many of which have been restored and are now hotels. Many of the coastal villages give a sense of "real" Greece. I partcularly liked the villages around the peninsula at Trikeri and Afissos.

Restaurants and tavernas provided fairly typical Greek fare. We didn't experience any real quality food on Pelion but I'm sure there must be some, especially around Volos.

A hire car is essential to really appreciate the area, although a short stay in one of the pretty beach resorts would be relaxing. The roads are reasonable but great care needs to be taken as there are many hairpin bends with no safety barriers! The mountain villages are ideal bases for walkers and I saw many "walking trails" signposted off the main roads.