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Traditional Greece - Mountain Escapes Gastronomy - Activities in Nature - Eco Tourism West Pelion - 4 Seasons Portaria - Makrinitsa - Chania Going back the road, the traveler reaches Portaria (altitude 600m) where some researchers place the ancient town of Ormenio. The guest can visit the mansions of Portaria, where survive memories of former glories and also Taxiarchon square with its plane tree and the stone fountain, the location of Karavos were there are waterfalls, as well as the church of Agios Nikolaos which has wonderful reliefs in the sanctuary and next to this church a small chapel with hagiographies. During the last years of Byzantine Perriod (1246-1276) in the location of Portaria, there was a settlement of Ano Dryanouvena. Western Pelion is the most densely inhabited and maybe the richest area, financially and culturally, in all mountainous Greece. Whilst travelling the road through the woods and slopes of the mountain, or next to the wonderfully sociable and lively coasts of the Pagasetic Gulf, you will meet, every now and then, another village with its own unique gifts to offer. The sights and beauties of western Pelion are truly endless. Also the village was flourishing during the years of Turkish occupation and not only because of the silk products and the cottage industries. In Portaria were born and raised a number of important donators who used their fortunes for public work all over Greece. The cultural activity of the village is remarkable. In the mid of August there is a unique opportunity to see the enactment of a Pelion wedding at which folkcustoms are revived. Built by its inhabitants over thousands of years, the area has traditions and a culture which has flourished in the area of Magnesia and it is considered one of the cradles of culture in Greece. The famous mansions of Pelion are in their finest form here in the traditional settlements of Portaria and Makrynitsa. They are the architectural continuance of the history of the area, created from the richness of the area and also because of the fear of pirate attacks.
The customs, traditions and religious festivals of western Pelion are more vivid and more vivid and more colorfully expressed" here than elsewhere. Religious festivals that impress every foreigner with their brightness and variety of music and folklore elements and which always shows the same Greek enthusiasm and merriment that can be found all year long in these villages, whether in welcoming or saying goodbye, along the routes across the slopes of Pelion, the likes of which only a few exist in Greece. It is natural that a place like western Pelion has developed such a large tourist industry. Throughout the year the area is pulsing with life because people from every corner of the Earth come to this spot, just a few kilometers away from Volos, the capital of Magnesia, to feel the beauty and quality of life this area has offered its inhabitants since antiquity. The Pelion are just one more jewel of this side of the mountain, those who will welcome you and offer you food and drink. They will make you feel at home and love the place they admire.
Traditional Greece - Mountain Escapes Gastronomy - Activities in Nature - Eco Tourism Highlights & Activities Cooking Classes - Traditional Greek Kitchen Walking & Trekking on the Mountain Paths Traditional Greek Dance Lessons Mountain Herbs & Mushrooms Collecting Traditional Wedding of Pelion (August) Greek Nights & Traditional Festivals Famous Pelion Sweets & Jams Wine Degustation
Traditional Greece - Mountain Escapes Gastronomy - Activities in Nature - Eco Tourism Excursions - Destinations Volos Town South Pelion and Islands of Pagasetic Gulf Monasteries of Meteora Skiathos Island East Pelion - Villages and Beaches Little Train of Pelion Central Pelion Villages & Beaches
Trekking and Hiking at Pelion Mountain In the wake of the Centaurs (easy) Route: Antamena - Portaria Square Trail Distance: 2000 m Duration: 40-50 min Walking: country road, stone paths, trail Height: 670 m-750m Also included: coffee or tea-break at Portaria Square Season: all seasons Minimum persons: 4
Trekking and Hiking at Pelion Mountain The Rise Of The Pelion s Balcony (medium) Route: Portaria Square - Stagiates Village - Makrinitsa Square (Balcony of Pelion) Trail Distance: 4000m Duration: 2-2,5 hours Walking: country road, stone paths, trail Height: 670 m-850m Also included: coffee or tea-break at Portaria Square or Makrinitsa Village, transfer to Portaria. Season: all seasons Minimum persons: 4
Trekking and Hiking at Pelion Mountain Descent From The Pelion Peaks (medium) Route: Chania Village - Portaria Square Trail Distance: 8680m Duration: 3 3,5 hours Walking: country road, stone paths, trail Height: 1170m-670m Also included: snack, coffee or tea-break at Portaria Square., transfer from Portariato Chania Village Season: spring-summer-autumn Minimum persons: 4
Trekking and Hiking at Pelion Mountain West Pelion Portaria Village, Makrinitra Village, Chania Village, Ski Center Agriolefkes
Trekking and Hiking at Pelion Mountain Canyoning: Mountain Escapes All levels Have the most exquisite experience of your life. Let yourself in the myths and the unique world of the canyons. Let the magic and the beauty of nature to enrapture you by learning canyoning with the help of the best instructors and let them offer you a rare life experience. Come with us and feel your adrenaline rush while you are doing canyoning in the wonderful mountain of Centaurs! Swim in lakes that nobody has ever seen before, jump off cliffs, dive and slide in a magnificent environment. Your only task is to choose the difficulty level that suits you. Through our suggestions, you will meet the sport s true dimension, beyond anything usual, in a virgin and natural environment. For many extreme sports fans, canyoning is the top of the outdoor activities, as it combines hiking in a wild landscape, swimming in a river or descending waterfall cliffs (rappel), with the use of special equipment. Diving in cool waters, getting dizzy by the height, hiking among huge vertical rocks and through narrow passages as well as the compelling beauty of the canyon make its traverse one endless, authentic adventure for demanding people who seek for intense experiences. If you love adventure and you want to escape from everyday s stress, you should follow us and let us introduce you to another way of living, the one of Extreme Sports and adrenaline.
Trekking and Hiking at Pelion Mountain Canyoning: Mountain Escapes All levels We must also remark that in the region of Pelion our choices are multiple, since the mountain lavishly offers us many beautiful canyons like: Milopotamos Fakistra Mega Galanorema Megalos Vrahos Damouhari Limniona Platanorema Mountain Escapes is the only company of alternative tourism in Greece, which runs through the global organization Canyoning ICOPRO. In that way, from your very first trip you are becoming a member of a global orour center will provide all the necessary equipment (helmet, full neoprene uniform 5mm, safety belt, canyoning pack and waterproof canister). Instructor of the global organisation ICOPRO: SOULIS APOKREMIOTIS Safe canyon descents with responsibility and experience since 2004. GENERAL INFORMATION: Terms: The participation of more than two persons. Price: 65 per individual. Time: Everyday of the year (depending on the season and the team, we choose different canyons because of the water amount) What you must have with you: towel, a pair of shoes (which will get wet) and a bathing suit.
Cooking Classes with Housewives Greek Kitchen - Pelion Kitchen with Local Products Tastes from the Olympian Gods Menu # 1 Greek Coffee Greek Savory Pie with Feta Cheese and homemade fyllo Greek Salad Spetzofai - traditional recipe from Pelion with homemade sausage and peppers Loukums (Greek donut) Price on request Menu # 2 Greek Coffee Potato Salad Baked Eggplant with Feta Cheese Gemista - staffed tomatoes and peppers with rice Halvah Price on request
Cooking Classes with Housewives Greek Kitchen - Pelion Kitchen with Local Products Tastes from the Olympian Gods Menu # 3 Greek Coffee Taramosalata - fish roe dip made with olive oil and bread Gavros - small fresh fish in the oven with tomato sause Fried Salt Cod with skordalia (a type of garlic sause) Price on request Menu # 4 Greek Coffee Tzatziki with strained Greek Yoghurt and cucumber Zucchini fried in olive oil Strapatsada - Greek omelet Uvetsi - lamb accompanied by some sort of pasta and cooked in the oven Walnut pie in syrup Price on request
Cooking Classes with Housewives Greek Kitchen - Pelion Kitchen with Local Products Tastes from the Olympian Gods Menu # 5 Meze with Greek Tsipouro or Ouzo Smoked aubergine salad Fried Cheese Saganaki Tzatziki Salad with strained Greek Yoghurt and cucumber Fried Zucchini and eggplant Octopus boiled in vinegar Price on request Menu for Kids Tzatziki Salad with strained Greek Yoghurt and cucumber Small Cheese Pies Keftedakia fried meat balls Fresh potatoes-fry Cake with vanilla and chocolate Price on request
Cooking Classes with Housewives Greek Kitchen - Pelion Kitchen with Local Products...and other Pelion Specialties!!! Breakfast Menu a) Tyropsomo - home-made bread with feta cheese, Greek Coffee, rice pudding b) Eliopsomo - home-made bread with olives, Greek Coffee, rice pudding c) Ladenia - home-made Greek Pizza with tomatoes, onions and olive oil, Greek Coffee, rice pudding. Price on request
Traditional Greece - Resort of Olympic Gods Family Hospitality Our Hotels Erofili Hotel is situated in the picturesque and beautiful village of Portaria, within 20 metres from the village s central square. It offers traditional accommodation with views over Pelion mountains from their balconies. Each meticulously decorated guestroom offers a warm and cosy atmosphere. All rooms offer en-suite bathroom and LCD TV sets. In the bathroom, you will find free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can start their day with delicious homemade pies and desserts served in the breakfast area. Later in the day, they can enjoy a drink or a hot beverage in the living room with its fireplace. The town of Volos is 12 km away. Pelion Ski Centre is a 15-minute drive away, while Portaria sports centre is at 1 km. At the hotel s front desk, guests are provided with helpful tour information and tips about places to visit. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms: 16 Room Types: Double Room, Standard Double or Twin Room with Panoramic View, Junior Suite with Fireplace, Junior Suite with Spa Bath and Fireplace, Superior Double Room with Fireplace and Panoramic Vew, Family TwoBedroom Apartment. Web site: www.erofilipelion.gr E-mail: erofilihotel@gmail.com Tel. +30 24280 99916 Owner: Kontorizos Grigoris EROFILI HOTEL 3*
Traditional Greece - Resort of Olympic Gods Family Hospitality Our Hotels Right on the central square of Portaria with its shading plane trees, lies the cosy hotel and restaurant Kritsa. It offers romantic rooms, a rich Greek traditional breakfast. This 3-storey 1900s neoclassical building offers elegantly furnished rooms decorated with soft colours, 8 rooms on the 2 floors of the hotel, 4 on the 1st and 2nd floor, 2 singles that can be doubles as well, 1 double and 1 apartment suitable for 4 people. Each room offers LCD cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A hotel with a traditional character but at the same time has modern comforts. On the ground floor there is a restaurant with fire place where you can taste the traditional cuisine and enjoy local products during breakfast. There is a reception and a restaurant that has a capacity of up to 70 people. There are different entrances for the hotel and the public carpark in 100 meters away. The town of Volos is 12 km away. Pelion Ski Centre is a 15-minute drive away, while Portaria sports centre is at 1 km. At the hotel s front desk, guests are provided with helpful tour information and tips about places to visit. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms: 8 Web site: www.hotel-kritsa.gr E-mail: info@hotel-kritsa.gr Tel. +30 24280 90006 Owner: Eleni Karaiskou KRITSA HOTEL 2*
Traditional Greece - Resort of Olympic Gods Family Hospitality Our Hotels A traditional Guest House located in the centre of Portaria village. Its owners have renovated this mansion with respect to the traditional architecture of Pelion which lends a romantic aura. They aimed to create a simple, stylish environment that will make its visitors feel at home. Comfortable rooms with a fireplace, vintage furniture and a friendly atmosphere, will allow its visitors to experience the famous hospitality of Pelion. On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms decorated in shades of peach orange, green and jasmine, one with a double bed and a window overlooking the courtyard and a comfortable romantic bedroom with a double bed and a fireplace, a kitchen fully equipped with electrical household appliances (stove with oven, two hot-plates, oven, fridge, freezer, coffee pot) food and tableware, table with chairs. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms with iron beds, vintage wardrobes and little antique objects, the first with a double bed and a fireplace, the second with a single bed and the third with a double bed in shades of pink and apple, a living room with a fireplace, a comfortable couch, TV, dining table with chairs and, on the side of the corridor, a small kitchen corner. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. It is ideal for all seasons, 12km away from Volos, 10km away from the Pelion Ski Resort (Agriolefkes) and about 50 mins away from the wonderful Aegean beaches. Rooms: 5 Note: It is possible to book whole house or per room. Web site: www.annashome.gr E-mail: info@annashome.gr Tel. +30 6978556347 Owner: Filippos Karaiskos Anna s Home Guest House
Cooking Classes with Helen and Niki Greek Breakfast at Kritsa Restaurant Greek Breakfast offered at Kritsa Restaurant with fresh and unique Greek products as well as with traditional local dishes from Pelion and Greece. We give to our guests the chance to discover a lot of small gastronomic treasures, handmade by Helen & Niki. Also you can prepare your own Greek Breakfast from the local products of Pelion during the Cooking Classes!! For more details please contact with us!
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