Travel to Pelion

There are many ways to get to Pelion. By plane, car, bus train and ship. Below you can find detailed instructions on how to come to Pelion very easily.

 

Travelling by plane (Volos Airport)

You may come and enjoy unique holidays in Pelion through the airport of Volos, during the summer period (April – October). In the airport of Volos there are regular, programmed flights from and to Germany, Austria, Italy, Holland, Brussels and Spain.

You may also come through the airport in Skiathos.

 

Instructions for a travel – tour by car.

Once you decide to travel to Pelion and come to the municipality of Zagora and to the beach of Chorefto by car, you should first reach Volos. Chorefto is 54 km from Volos through Chania and 7 km from the municipality of Zagora, which is the middle of the distance and the biggest municipality in Pelion.

The access to the region of Volos is direct and easy through the P.A.TH.E. motorway.

 

Instructions to come to Horefto!

1. Come from Athens or Salonika through the highway until you reach the junction of Velestino-exit to Volos.
2. Turn to the exit to Volos and after about 19 km you will reach the Larissis Street in Volos.
3. Before entering Volos, on the right side of the street you will find an exit to Portaria. Turn to that exit and enter the ring road.
4. Go straight ahead and after a few junctions with flashlights you will see a road sign showing that the way to Portaria and Chania is on your left.
5. Turn left, go past Portaria and Chania and go down the mountain to Zagora. (Don’t turn right at the ski centre in Chania to Kissos.
6. About half an hour later you will see o road sign, showing you to turn left to Zagora.
7. In the centre of Zagora there is a sign showing you to turn right to Chorefto.

 

If you are using a GPS the Coordinates are:

Zagora GPS Coordinates: 39° 26' 34.65" N   23° 06' 09.96" E

Horefto GPS Coordinates: 39° 27' 24.86" N   23° 7' 7.17" E 

 

Travel – Tour by Bus (Bus Station of Volos)

If you decide to travel to Pelion through the KTEL of Nea Magnisia, there is frequent, every-day bus service to Chorefto. There is also the ability, through Flamingo Hotel to rent a car or hire a TAXI in order to get here easily.

For the bus service of KTEL Volos view the relevant page.

 

Travel by Train – Pelion – Volos

Your travel to Pelion may take place through the Hellenic Railways (OSE), making daily trips from Athens to Volos, through Larisa.

There are also daily trips from Salonika to Volos.

For the trips from Athens call: (0030 210 524 0646) and from Salonika call: (0030 2310 517517) or visit http://ose.gr

 

Travel by sea – Volos – Pelion

The port of Volos is the 4^th biggest port in Greece. You may come to it by ferries or flying dolphins that travel from and to Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonnisos, Peuki in Euvoia and Platania in Pelion.

Any way you chose to travel by to Pelion will definitely offer you an unforgettable experience. Have a nice trip!

Pelion has been known by antiquity for its ideal and healthy climate, as it occurs by the combination of the green mountain, the abundance of its waters and the freshness of the Aegean Sea.

 

Spring!

April – May – June in Pelio

The spring weather in Pelion and the temperatures oscillate in good levels, between 20-24 Celsius degrees. The sea, clean and calm as always, is ready to welcome the Pelion visitors. To freshen and remind them that summer has returned, to the place where the mythical Gods of Mount Olympus used to spend their holidays.

 

The bloomed flowers create a colorful scenery and the locals prepare themselves for the Resurrection of man. Residents and visitors walk through the traditional cobbled roads and paths and the impressive and green Pelion that this region was made for vacation, renaissance of the senses and the exploration of the local customs and traditions as well as that of its cultural wealth.

Late April, May and June (along with September and October) are the best seasons for coastal walks from the mountain to the sea or mountain walking in Pelion, especially for the walkers and those who love to admire and live nature up close.

 

Summer!

June – July – August in Pelion

The summer weather in Pelion is particularly pleasant with average temperatures between 24-27 Celsius degrees, because of the dew coming from the mountain and the sea is clean, calm and of such temperature that doesn’t take you by surprise at your first touch with it.

The plantation, the flowers and the local fruit make themselves obvious and combined with the walks, the tours, the events, the activities, the sport events and the local festivals and feasts pleasantly fill the impressions and days of our visitors.

 

Autumn!

September – October in Pelion

During the autumn in Pelion the average temperatures have gone down to 20-24 Celsius degrees approximately, compared to those in summer, and the sea still manages to preserve the specific temperature that allows people to swim and enjoy the unique Greek Beaches.

The mountain adjusts itself to the autumn season and the Apple trees, the Chestnuts and Walnut trees fill its slopes.

For those who like going on holiday in a calm environment, away from the massive tourism, the period between the middle of September until the late October is the most suitable, as the temperature is quite pleasant and the sea remains very clean.

During the September – October period Pelion awaits for its friends, ready to offer endless hours of walks, tours, as well as scenery discoveries that will make their holidays stay fresh in their memory long after they go back home.

Travel links

• Transportation
• KTEL of Volos
• KTEL of Thessaloniki
• KTEL of Athens
• Olympic Airlines
• Aegean Airlines
• OSE - Hellenic Railways Organisation

• Useful
• Currency converter
• Odysseus - server of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture

Useful telephones in the area

• Zagora Health Centre
• 24260 22222
• Zagora Pharmacy
• 24260 22400
• Makriraghi Pharmacy
• 24260 32100

• Gas station – Vulcanizater
• 24260 22579
• Zagora Police Station
• 24260 22529

Flamingo Hotel, Pelion - Horefto - Tel. +30 24260 23405

May and June are probably two of the best months that visitors may choose for their vacation in Pelion and the beautiful beach of Chorefto.

The mountain is full of blooming flowers and vivid colors, the sea is deep blue and serene, ready to welcome every visitor and offer them endless times of relaxation and swim along with unique cruises in every beach in Pelion.

Because of the good weather and the mild temperatures Mount Pelion may come forward for easy or more difficult hiking in May and June and visitors may pleasantly walk through it enjoying the company of the blooming flowers and the clean paths.

During May and June Flamingo hotel has many offers and special prices for its visitors.

We offer you free services, low transfer prices from and to the airport, organized walks - hiking, cruises to the mythical caves, jeep touring, etc.

We also offer appealing prices for activities dealing with the knowledge of nature, of culture, of everyday life in the village and of the general life in Pelion.

Once you decide to visit us during May – June we can make sure that you are one of our pleased guests that choose to come to us every summer for their holiday.