Pelion

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Pelion or Pelium is a mountain at the southeastern part of Thessaly in northern Greece, forming a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea. Its highest summit, Pourianos Stavros, is 1,624 metres amsl. The Greek National Road 38 runs through the southern portion of the peninsula and GR-38A runs through the middle. ()

Local name: Πήλιο Elevation: 5328 ftProminence: 4833 ftCoordinates: 39°23'16"N, 23°3'19"E

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Thessaly and Central GreeceGreece

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Pelion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goritsa, Theofilos Museum of Anakasia, Museum of Folk Art and History of Pelion, Archaeological Museum of Volos.

4.8 miSW
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Goritsa, Volos
122 min walk • Goritsa is a hill and an archaeological site in Volos, Greece, immediately east of the city centre. It was examined in the early 1970s by a Dutch team of archaeologists, revealing a planned ancient city with a regular street grid covering most of the hill.
4.4 miW
Museum, Art museum
Theofilos Museum of Anakasia, Volos
112 min walk • The Theofilos Museum of Anakasia is a museum in Magnesia, Greece.
3.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Museum of Folk Art and History of Pelion, Makrinitsa
96 min walk • The Museum of Folk Art and History of Pelion is a museum in the village of Makrinitsa, Magnesia, Greece. It is housed in the Topali Mansion, an 1844 building designated a "Work of Art and Historical Preserved Monument".
5.6 miSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Volos, Volos
143 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Volos, also known as Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos, is a museum located in Volos, Greece, that houses many exquisite finds from early 20th century and modern archaeological excavations in Thessaly.
5.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
Chrysoula Zogia Museum and Art Gallery, Volos
143 min walk • The Chrysoula Zogia Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Volos, Magnesia, Greece.
3 miW
Village
Portaria
78 min walk • One of the village's main attractions is the historic Church of Portaria, a beautiful Byzantine church dating back to the 13th century. Visitors can admire the stunning frescoes and intricate iconography that adorn the interior of the church, providing a glimpse into...
6.5 miSE
Village
Milies
167 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Milies is the historic Moutzouris Railway, also known as the "Pelion Train." This narrow-gauge railway was built in the late 19th century and winds its way through the scenic Pelion mountains, offering breathtaking views of the...
4.1 miSW
Town
Agria
105 min walk • Agria is a town and a former municipality in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Volos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 25.227 km². It lies on the Pelion peninsula about 7 km from Volos.
4.6 miNE
Village
Zagora
117 min walk • Zagora is a village and a former municipality on the Pelion peninsula in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Zagora-Mouresi, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.
5.2 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Volos Municipal Stadium, Volos
132 min walk • Volos Municipal Stadium is a sports stadium in Volos, Greece used for football matches. This stadium was built in 1968 and it was renovated in 2004 since it was one of the Olympic training venues of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.