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PLATANIAS ΠΛΑΤΑΝΙΑΣ
Platanias (plah-tah-nih-
ahs
) was a popular resort until the hydrofoil service stopped in
2001, allowing it to return to its low-key roots. There's a good sand-and-pebble beach, a
campground and a few tavernas and domatia.
Activities
Africana
BOAT TOUR
( 6939848464, 6973496818;
www.africana-cruises.gr
; adult/child €25/12.50)
From roughly
early June through to the end of August, an excursion boat, the
Africana
, makes runs (if
there are people) between Platanias and the island of Skiathos. The 100-passenger boat
departs Platanias at 9.30am and returns at 5.30pm.
Sleeping
Olive Store Cottage
GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 6945575360;
www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rent
als/pelion/347420; cottage for 2 €100)
To pro-
long the extraordinary end-of-the-earth feeling, head 4km north of Platanias for this
beautiful self-catering cottage run by two enthusiastic expats and keen walkers.
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TrikalaΤρίκαλα
POP 81,000
The first thing you might notice about Trikala (
tree
-kah-lah) are the bicycles. Half the
town, young and old, seems to be pedalling around on their treadlies. Roughly halfway
between Karditsa and Kalambaka, Trikala was once ancient Trikki, and home to Asclepi-
us, the god of healing. A statue honouring the mythic doctor stands on a small bridge by
the main square. Trikala is an attractive and bustling agricultural centre.
Sights
Fortress of Trikala
FORT
