Activities
Hiking, trekking and horse riding are popular activities in the area. The coastline of Pelion is full of beautiful beaches and distinctive points that are ideal for diving, fishing and beach excursions. For lovers of winter skiing, the ski center of Hania serves the entire area of Pelion and is about an hour away from Kala Nera.
Hiking in Pelion
Pelion is an ideal place for small walks and hiking. History tells us that legendary gods, Centaurs, giants, nymphs, kings and warriors have walked along its paths. The beautiful mountain of Pelion with the lush vegetation, the traditional settlements and the view from many places in the sea cause every visitor to explore it.
The “old road network of Pelion”, the paths of Pelion crossing this mountain, 190 km long, were created by the great merchants of another era and were built by local builders and famous Epirotes, craftsmen of the stone.
Walking in Pelion one can encounter gorgeous arched bridges and great fountains of exceptional architecture, which together with a verdant dream landscape give him an unprecedented dream experience and unique walking holidays.
Mountain Bike in Pelion
Meet the hidden treasures of Mount Pelion with a mountain bike having the ability to choose between several routes of varying degrees of difficulty. The whole area near the village is offered for more than just interesting cycling routes, for all the requirements and all preferences.
Cycling in the woods with easy and beautiful crossings, for those who have no previous experience, to demanding for the most fanatical of the species. Climb the mountain bike and experience wonderful paths between the beechwood, chestnut trees and the plane trees if you head towards the mountain or between the olives, apple trees and cherry trees if you take the road to the sea.
Excursions with jeep in Pelion
Winter or summer, Pelion is ideal for the excursions of nature lovers of four-wheelers. A mountain trek with plentiful sea touches and insuperable nature everywhere and always present
Sea Activities
DIVING
Pelion is famous for its clear sea both in the Aegean Sea and the Pagasitic Gulf, creating the ideal conditions for diving and underwater explorations.
SWIMMING / SEA SPORTS
In Pelion, which has very beautiful beaches, you are given the opportunity to engage in many marine activities, water skiing, paragliding at sea, wind surfing, sailing, jet ski and of course, swimming.
Sea Activities
CRUISES
The Pagasetic Gulf and the Sporades offer unforgettable cruises in this beautiful corner of Greece. You can enjoy one-day or multi-day cruises by swimming in the blue-green waters, discovering secluded beaches and beauties in Pelion and the Sporades.
FISHING
There are many beautiful areas along the coast where you can relax fishing and catch your delicious and “fresh” evening meal. Octopus as well as a variety of fish can be found in the many fishing spots around Pelion.
EXCURSION WITH THE PELION TRAIN
A mythical route.
The ascent to the beautiful slopes of Pelion until Milies village! One of the narrowest railway lines in the world (60 centimeters) hosts the 4 wagons of Moutzouris, as it was once called the Pelion train, to declare the steam and smoke it left behind. From Ano Lechonia to Milies the route is mountainous, crossing the verdant slopes, with the dense vegetation of plane trees.
(Photo and text are borrowed from the web site www.trainose.gr)