Oros Pilion Things to Do

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This was probably our favourite beach. We thought, (according to our map) that it was not going to be easily accessible as the road was shown as being a dirt track. Not any longer. Newly surfaced (no doubt with E.E.C. money) this was the best road we travelled. It terminates in a huge sandy car-park with absolutely no facilities. A wonderfully large beach with wierd rocks standing in the water (possibly volcanic plugs?) with a very sandy back-shore and shingle in the water. There were interesting rock formations at the back of the beach also and the odd cave.
This beach is also accessible on foot from Potisikon Beach.

When visiting Platanias, Kastri Beach is just a short detour. It is a steep road down with many hairpins, (where aren't there in this area?) and ends on the beach. There is very limited parking unless you are willing to drive on soft sand.
Facilities include a campsite right on the beach with a taverna. The taverna appeared to be closed on our visit. I
If you walk to the far right of the beach, by the rocks, the sea-bed is sandy whereas other parts were stoney.
This was probably the busiest beach we had been to, with all of ten lots of people, owing to the campsite.

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Another magnificent beach with huge rocks breaking up the beach. Quite popular as two excellent roads form a circular route so you don't have to return the same way.
There was an area where free camping in motorhomes seemed to be permitted.
There were a lot of cars parked here but not many people on the beach. We realised most had walked over the cliffs to Melani Beach.
This beach was extremely difficult to walk on, consisting of "large " shingle. Very painful.
Certainly a very interesting stretch of coastline, this.

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Another excellent beach on the east coast, easily reached from Horton.
Again, shingle and stone beach. Nice cliffs and small caves providing shade on the left of the beach. Stones in the water. Extremely difficult walking by the water as the stony beach shelved very steeply.
A couple of motorhomes camping here.
There were some stone built boat sheds at the right hand side of the beach.
I think there was one closed taverna close by.

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Milina is well worth a visit. Although no beach in the village, there are lots of little coves to explore nearby.
This is the place to come for your everyday shopping, butchers, bakers, supermarkets, green grocers and of course plenty of scope for buying souvenirs.
In Milina we were introduced to piperakia,( pickled chillies) served with anchovies and lettuce, as a meze. Now, it is a priority for us when in Greece, to buy piperakia. Very addictive.
You can hire boats in Milina, also car-hire, bike hire and tours from MIlina Holidays Travel.
It is an excellent area for walks, footpaths link Milina with the inland village of Lafkos.
Whatever you do, don't miss the sunsets across the Pagasitikos gulf.

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It 's amphitheatrically built, really picturesque and it reminds you of an island.
It is surrounded by three attractive beaches. Kallifteri, Lagoudi and Abovos


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Name: Afissos
Attraction Type: Village, Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: South Pelion Mountain
Pictures in the web: Afissos


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First Photo: Afissos
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Zagora
Set in a charming position in vast green lands regarded as the centre of the woodland area in Pelion. All houses are totally built in traditional style, most of them have wooden carved ornamental windows and doors.


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Name: Zagora
Attraction Type: Village
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: North Pelion Mountain
Pictures in the web: Zagora


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First Photo: Zagora
Second Photo: Zagora
Third Photo: Zagora
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A well positioned seaside village which enjoys a great location on the sea front overlooking the Pagasitikos Bay. It is set amongst olive trees ascending the hills and pear trees reaching down the sea.


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Name: Kala Nera
Attraction Type: Village, Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: Pagasitikos Gulf
Pictures in the web: Kala Nera


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First Photo: Kala Nera