Pelion Travel Guide
Discover Pelion,
From Mountain Villages
to the Aegean Sea
Stone-built villages, forested mountain roads, dramatic Aegean beaches and calmer shores on the Pagasetic Gulf, with practical guides for planning your trip.
Plan Your Trip
Beaches
Welcome to Pelion
Pelion is a mountainous peninsula in Thessaly where traditional stone villages, dense forests and mountain roads sit surprisingly close to both the Aegean Sea and the Pagasetic Gulf. The character of the destination changes considerably between its eastern and western sides, so choosing the right village, beach area and base is an important part of planning a Pelion trip.
This Pelion travel guide brings together our practical advice on the best villages, beaches, places to stay, food, seasonal travel and suggested itineraries. Whether you are visiting for a summer beach holiday, exploring the mountain villages or planning a longer road trip around the peninsula, our guides will help you understand the distances, compare different parts of Pelion and decide how much time to allow.