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Top 10 Things to do in Afissos, Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Afissos, Greece including Mylopotamos Beach, Pelion Railway, Damouchari Beach, Shakayak, Pelion Secrets Sea Kayaking, Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos, Montis Ordo, Cocktail Bar Oasis, Centaurs' Path, Tzasteni.
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1. Mylopotamos Beach
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4.5 based on 437 reviews
2. Pelion Railway
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By LCB53 - Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
We came across this local sightseeing activity as in order to reach our accommodation in Ano Gatzea (mainland Greece) we had to drive over the railway line for a short distance! The journey starts in Lechonia and stops at Ano Gatzea where we picked it up and finishes at Milies which is a beautiful town in the Pelion Penninsular. There are only about 4 carriages and if you haven't booked a seat or boarded at the start, only standing room is available outside of the carriages. It isn't a problem and quite safe as the train just chugs along. It takes about 40 minutes to reach Millies from Ano Gatzea along a winding track with glorious views of the coastline below. The whole trip costs about €12.00, our part of the journey cost €6.00. I would not advise a return trip. Most take a one way trip either way and taxi back. We decided to walk back! It is a recognised walk and is basically all alongside the railway line. Well.......! It took us 2.5 hours to get back to base, all the time walking in about 37 d Celsius! That was madness in retrospect! However we had filled up our water bottles and although the walk is not hard, it is basically straight, it is at times walking on the line or alongside so there are lots of gravel issues etc. The walk was 9 kms in the heat of the day! As the saying goes "mad dogs and Englishmen"!
3. Damouchari Beach
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By vaggio_gr
Just another beach in the Aegean sea. Nothing special, rocky ground, a bit windy usually. There are hundreds of more beautiful Beaches around Greece. This one is privileged with the fame of "Mama Mia", part of which was shot there. If you are curious, just stay for a few hours and leave. Nothing special to eat or do. Locals are not polite.
4. Shakayak
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5 based on 24 reviews
Sea Kayak & SUP Activities Shakayak is a business of sea activities in east Pelion, Greece. Starting from Damouchari bay, we do both guided tours and rentals of Kayak and SUP equipment. Our goal is to give Pelion visitors an alternative perspective of the coastal landscape.
Reviewed By AlonBin - Modiin, Israel
This tour, with Shakayak, goes through the beautiful scenery between Damouchari and Fakistra Beaches. Elias, their great guide, took us into caves and beneath rocks, where we were paddling through narrow passages. We all had wonderful 4 hours - a family with three kids, aged 8, 13 and 15. The tour includes nice meal on the beach and the price is fair!
5. Pelion Secrets Sea Kayaking
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5 based on 163 reviews
Pelion Secrets (Sea Kayaking), the sea activities centre in Pelion, Greece. We are a social cooperative offering genuine hospitality, quality equipment and an amazing place to paddle, relax & have fun. We look forward to your visit to Pelion, the mountain of Centaurs, the summer residence of the 12 Gods. Today it has become one of the best places to visit all year round with no mass tourism.
Reviewed By RendersE - Pinakates, Greece
We took the 2 hour trip, had a very good briefing by Giorgos, very friendly in perfect English, to the point on safety and procedures and also suitable for children.All equipment provided and very well maintained. But the most exciting part came then, along the beautiful shoreline of Pelion, along hidden Beaches and a stop at a beach for a well deserved rest and an apple from Zagora...this together with the tongue in cheek humor of Giorgos made it a day to remember. Furthermore there are some good taverna's and Beaches nearby. Also a parking next to the kayaking is available.
6. Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Today I visited this nice museum, renovated in 2004; there are three galeries to visit; there are archaeological excavations of the region, Thesaly; the first room expose many clay figurines, female and male, painted vases with incised decorations from Thessaly, early Neolitic period 6500-5800 BC; many pottery of Dimini; bowls closed globular vases
from Larissa; Clay working utensils, Dippers, Spoons and bone, tools for use;
a contemporary model of a Neolitic house; Human skull (Homo Sapiens) Neolitic Period; many painted graves steel; A clay head of Zeus, and a clay figurine of angel Eros;
A very nice marble head of Aphrodite, very good preserved; a lot of gold jewelery, gold
rings, medaillons and famous necklaces and earrings (4 th c. BC) found in Larissa;
Clay models of snakes, was a symbol of many deities such as Zeus and other godess:
A big Ear in stone or marble, dedicated to the mother of Gods;
a clay figurine of a dove,very nice;
at last by a video to see the old musical instruments, as flute, lyra and many more.
All in all , it takes a good hour to visit this fantastic museum, if you are interested in archaeology. The entrance is from 8 to 15 hours.
7. Montis Ordo
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5 based on 13 reviews
Montis Ordo offers clients the opportunity to experience mountain biking, trekking, canyoning, horse riding and other sports and activities in conjunction with visits to local museums, farms, spots of beauty and interest through the paths that used by the inhabitants of each region on their journeys. It provides equipment, experienced guides, knowledge and love, to offer unique experiences and experiential knowledge for visitors. The aim is to create activity programs according to their interest, physical strength and preferences giving a complete picture of the area and its outstanding features. Combining the old with the new, the traditional with the contemporary, simplicity and luxury offers visitors not only a memorable trip but also a true-to-life experience.
Reviewed By Visitor62 - london
This centre organizes activities such as cycling and hiking tours for all levels in Pelion which is one of the prettiest places in Greece. It also rents bicycles and related equipment to explore the area. Alex, the owner, is really knowledgeable and extremely helpful and passionate about cycling and the outdoors. I would strongly recommend a visit to this centre if you are in Pelion.
8. Cocktail Bar Oasis
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4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By achinghunger - Chesterfield
You may wonder why this bar deserves a mention over many others but for us it was the friendly welcome and the range on offer from traditional greek coffee and Ouzo to sophisticated cocktails all served with a smile and proper service. We walked quite a distance from nearby Koropi to have an early evening drink here and were never disappointed. They braved the Thunder storms very well and still kept on serving.
For those of you who like real ale (yes - 'real ale') the bar also serves three bottled organic beers by 'Septem', a microbrewery on the isle of Evvia and I particularly recommend the Pale Ale as a refreshing starter to your evening. Don't feel bad about travelling all that way and then drinking this beer - they are proud of it and want you to try it. Good bar and good staff - highly recommended.
9. Centaurs' Path
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
It's in the mount of Pelion for a nice escapade to the Centaur's path in a natural beauty of small rivers, and little bridge, to visit the path of mythologie and the legendary centaurs lived in the mount Pelion; The centaur's were mysterious creatures, half man and half horse..and had a surnatural craft. The most known was Chiron, he was the professor of
Achile of the legend of Homer; The centaur's were everywhere in mount Pelion, facit why
the wild and nice nature on this path.
10. Tzasteni
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
On the road from Milina to Trikeri will see the picturesque bay of Tzasteni with gorgeous little beach
Reviewed By Ntragkon - Belgrade, Serbia
A quarter of a century ago, when I saw cover page of some brochures about Pelion first thought was - some kind of photomontage.
So, I promised myself I would go there and see it in reality.
Years have passed... Tale of the various places, towns, landscapes ... but this picture was not fading.
Finally - I stood and watched from the road above.
Nearby were two ladies, Parisians.
Good way to check. Is it just me the one who sees that beauty...
No, we shared the same excitement.
What to say? It's difficult to transfer all impressions.
I finally found what I'll buy when I win a lottery.
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