Walking Holidays
The ancient stone paths of the Pelion Peninsula – the land of centaurs - provide a fantastic network of walking between its traditional stone-built villages. This relatively unknown corner of mainland Greece is the perfect place to get away from it all and sample a more relaxed way of life. Our walks enjoy the region’s diversity including its many beaches, cypress groves and green hills with the dramatic backdrop of Mount Pelion. The countryside is a delight to walk through, with olive orchards and stone Kalderimi paths; these medieval paths were built by the local population in lieu of non-payment of taxes.
Our 7 Night 'Walk the South Pelion Trail' is based in Lafkos in the heart of The Pelion walking region.
Starting from the beach of Kato Gatzea beside the Pagasitic Gulf, the South Pelion Trail goes through the villages of Agios Georgios, Pinakates, Vizitsa, Milies, Neochori, Siki, Xinovrisi, Argalasti and Lafkos, ending at the seaside village of Platania at the Aegean Sea. Through the routes of the kalderimi visitors can discover all the hidden beauties of Pelion nature: flowers and trees are to be found in bloom all year round.
The Trail can be walked comfortably in 5 days. Each morning and evening walkers will be taken and returned to Lagou Raxi Country Hotel. Breakfast and dinner are included and a packed lunch provided for each day. Lagou Raxi is open all year and has a large swimming pool and tennis court and the best view of the area, westwards over the Pagasitic inland sea.
Departures weekly throughout the season. Prices are from £1130 per person for 7 nights in a double room and include flights, transfers, half board (breakfast and dinner), 5 walking days with packed lunch, transportation to and from the walking trails. Min. 2 walkers - prices for non walkers on request.
Painting Holidays
Painting holidays in The Pelion capture idyllic scenes in and around the beautiful medieval of Lafkos. Beginners and experienced painters alike are welcome, drawing inspiration from Greek history, picturesque fishing villages, religious icons and ancient ruins.
Our 7 Night Pelion Watercolour Painting Holiday offers you the opportunity to paint in one of the most beautiful parts of Greece. The holiday includes painting lessons with Anna Martin who is an artist who started her career at the Chelsea School of Art and then later went on to study in New York at the Parsons School of Design.
7 Night holiday 18 - 25 June 2022
