Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Turkish occupation did not extend into the inaccessible central and eastern parts
of the Pelion and, as a result, the western coastal towns were abandoned in favour of
mountain villages. In these remote settlements, culture and the economy flourished; silk
and wool were exported to many places in Europe. The Orthodox Church at the time was
instrumental in maintaining Kryfa Skolia (Hidden Schools). Like many remote areas in
Greece, the Pelion became a spawning ground for ideas that culminated in the War of
Independence.
Getting There & Away
Buses to villages throughout the Pelion leave from the Volos bus station.
DESTINATION
TIME
FARE
FREQUENCY
Agios Ioannis
2hr
€6.60
1-2 daily
Kala Nera
50min
€1.70
15 daily
Makrinitsa (via Portaria)
45min
€1.60
6-8 daily
Milina (via Argalasti and Horto)
1½hr
€4.60
3-5 daily
Pinakates
1hr
€2.40
2 weekdays
Platanias
2hr
€6.40
2-4 daily
Pouri
1¾hr
€5
2-3 daily
Trikeri
3hr
€7.60
1-2 daily
Tsagarada
1½hr
€5.10
1-3 daily
Vyzitsa (via Milies)
1hr 10min
€2.80
4-6 daily
Zagora (via Hania)
1½hr
€4.30
1-3 daily
Northwest Pelion
VOLOS TO MAKRINITSA
Taking the northeastern route from Volos to Makrinitsa, the road climbs 6km to the vil-
lage of
Anakasia
(just after Ano Volos), where there's the fascinating
Theophilos Mu-
seum
(Anakasia; 8am-2.30pm Mon-Fri)
, a converted mansion featuring works of
native artist Theophilos Hatzimichael (1866-1934), who wandered the Pelion region
trading his artwork for food. The upstairs wall murals reflect local scenes and personal
visions.
