
Train of Pelion
Train of PelionThis day trip offers the chance to experience a ride on the famous train of Pelion,
created in 1895. In this itinerary, we can discover details of one of
the most characteristic railway lines in the world (60 cm wide narrow
gauge railway).
Being a work by Evaristo de Chirico – the father of the famous painter Giorgio de Chirico is known for its high aesthetics and its architectural harmony, parts of which are the bridges we cross along our way.
We depart by bus from Volos or Agios Ioannis to Ano Lechonia. We board the train and enjoy the 1:30 hour adventure with the famous “Mountzouris”, meaning in Greek ” being covered with coal dirt” (by the colas that used to be the fuel).
Having arrived at the railway station of Milies, we follow a path towards the village center, with its famous square and the exceptionally decorated -with wood-carved interior- church. Optionally, we can continue by bus to Vizitsa, where we will have a traditional lunch and visit the traditional attractions of the villages.

EXPLORE Pelion Coastline
Let’s explore the south area of East Pelion coastline by discovering the lovely beaches and breezeless bays, hidden by steep cliffs and vegetation, some well-known and some almost isolated without easy access from the land.
During the trip, we will get enchanted by the beauty of nature, the traditional churches and the stone buildings ashore. The point of departure is situated in the small port of Agios Ioannis, and upon request, it can be either Horefto or Damouchari.
We sail to the historical cove of Damouchari where it used to be the area’s center of commerce a long time ago and we visit the impressive beach where the film Mamma Mia was shot.

Hiking Tsagarada, Damouchari, Fakistra
Perhaps the most fascinating hiking route in the east Pelion area.
Following the central cobbled path that for centuries connected the villages of Eastern Pelion with the Pagasitic Gulf and having as a starting point the square of Agia Paraskevi in Tsagarada, we will cross part of the village, making a small acquaintance with its history. After about 45′ of enjoyable hiking, we will leave behind Agia Kyriaki square and the location of Gibrouki and we will take a stop at Vigla to enjoy Damouhari gorge and the view of the lace coastline of NE Pelion, with the villages dominating its wooded slopes.
Then we will enter the legendary Kagiolia a gobbled steep path to reach Rodies, from which we have an excellent panoramic view of Damouhari.
After a short stop, following the coastal path heading south, we will meet the impressive Hidden School, an ”eagle nest” on the vertical cliffs near the beach of Fakistra, with the magnificent seaside cradle at its roots (seal shelter during the winter months).
The route will be completed by returning to Fakistra’s parking.