Pelion Peninsula
This inconspicuous and faded mansion in little Anakasia preserves fanciful and colourful murals by Theofilos Hatzimihail (1866–1934). A wandering self…
Must-see attractions in Pelion Peninsula
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Pelion Peninsula
To find out what the Pelion’s historical mansions looked like in their prime – before being transformed into luxurious guesthouses – follow a circuitous…
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Byzantine Art and Culture Museum
Pelion Peninsula
Perched immediately above the village square (and church) in a mansion that’s been given a modern, air-conditioned makeover, Makrinitsa’s ‘showroom of…
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Pelion Peninsula
A one-woman, one-of-a-kind labour of love, Serpentin Organic Garden is the brainchild of Doris Schlepper, who, over 30 years, has created a virtual museum…
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Pelion Peninsula
Dedicated to Rigas Feraios, a martyr of the Independence campaign, this humble museum once held a concealed classroom where a lone priest taught children…
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Pelion Peninsula
Set in an old stone mansion, very near Ano Gatzea’s station on the To Trenaki train line, this inviting little spot is dedicated to the olive and its oil…
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Pelion Peninsula
If you’re one of those people who think nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, turn your dial to this spot. A celebration of one collector’s pre-digital love…
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Pelion Peninsula
The gorgeous but somewhat decrepit little church of Agios Nikolaos stands near the car park in Damouhari. Its interior is covered in fine frescoes by an…
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Pelion Peninsula
At the wonderful Popotech Workshop, a couple of kilometres south of Pouri, Irish and Dutch transplants Gemma and Gary create unique jewellery, ceramics…
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Pelion Peninsula
The flower-festooned village of Kissos spreads across steep terraces to all sides of this 18th-century church, where the frescoes are considered the…
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Pelion Peninsula
The church of Agioi Taxiarhes, on Milies’ central square, is noteworthy for its beautiful 18th-century frescoes, all painted over 33 years by a single…
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Pelion Peninsula
Starting with just 48 schoolbooks in 1762, the fascinating Library of Zagora now holds one of the largest collections of rare books and manuscripts in…
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Pelion Peninsula
The quaint Milies Museum exhibits local crafts and costumes, with friendly staff on hand to explain the history of the area. Call ahead to check current…
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Pelion Peninsula
Ask in Milies’ library, above the village square, to see their displays of antiquarian books, printed between 1498 and 1899.
