Pelion offers many opportunities for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Visitors have, first of all, the opportunity to go hiking (PelionWalks.com & Facebook), following numerous historic paths in beautiful nature. Depending on the season that you will visit Pelion, you also have the chance to participate in a variety of activities, such as water sports (diving, sailing, fishing), winter skiing (at the ski resort Agriolefkes), cycling and horseback riding. The ride on the steam train of Pelion, the famous “Moutzouris” is a unique experience. The train travels from Ano Lechonia to Milies, crossing green slopes, traditional villages, ravines, over stone and metal bridges, the work of the famous Italian engineer De Chirico (father of the surrealist painter).
At the same time, guests can visit a variety of many important religious sites, such as monasteries and churches. For example, the Byzantine monastery of Agios Lavrentios, the monastery of Panagia Lampidona, the monastery of Agios Athanasios in Paltsi, and the church of Agia Marina located in the mountain village of Kissos attract the interest of many pilgrims.
If you are interested in archeology, a visit to the sites of Dimini, Sesklo and Nea Aghialos (Fthiotides Thives) is certainly worthwhile. The important archeological findings are kept in the Athanasakeo Archaeological Museum of Volos. Other museums in the area are the Folk Art Museum in Makrinitsa and the Greek Museum in Zagora. Visitors can also visit the Public Library of Milies, where old and rare manuscripts and books are kept.
Traditional taverns, restaurants, ouzo/tsipouro taverns and cafes are open almost all year round. So, the visitors can either enjoy the wonderful flavors of Greek and local cuisine, or they can relax drinking their coffee, local wines or aperitifs. At the same time, cultural events are quite often organised, such as those from the Angelinis Hadjinikou Foundation in Chorto or the University of Thessaly Conference and Cultural Center in the old Paou Monastery near Argalasti.