An all-year destination with a popular ski centre, Pelion draws nature lovers first and foremost, who head there mainly during the warmer months to trek the lengths of its nature-encroached kalderimia (cobbled donkey paths) and explore it by engaging in rewarding activities in its multifaceted landscapes. It also lures holidaymakers who relish the joy of short or long-term stays in one of the numerous converted stone mansions with slate roofs characteristic of Pelion’s architecture, and over the years it has also become a magnet for wellness tourism fans who travel there for luxury spa treatments or meditation and yoga retreats alike.
It’s no surprise that, according to ancient mythology, Pelion was the choice holiday destination for the Greek gods, and today it shrouds within its thickly verdurous landscapes, where centaurs once roamed, the likes of world leaders, A-list celebrities, artists and glitterati from around the globe.