PELION SKIING CENTER

Pelion or Pelium is a mountain at the southeastern part of Thessaly in central Greece, forming a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea.

Pelion skiing center was established in 1967, one of the oldest in Greece, at  top Agriolefkes  in altitude 1471m..
Although it is small, its location among the traditional villages and the view to both Pagasitikos Gulf and the Aegean Sea in unique.
There are aerial two lifts with one-seat, one aerial with two-seat and two sliding lifts.

Three main slopes, one baby slope and one for the experts. Around you can find ski and snowboard schools and rent shops as well.

At the chalet you can taste traditional dishes and have hot beverages.

Pelion skiing center is located 27km from Volos and 12km from Portagia.

More information: www.skipilio.gr

MOUNTZOURIS, THE TRAIN OF PELION

For over a century, the famous Pelion train has been part of the history of the place. From July 2, 1903, the train "mountzouris" made his journey, a daily struggle to climb from Volos to Pelion, carrying people and goods and contributing decisively to the development of the region. 

Today, the train is operational from spring to autumn, going between Lechonia and Milies, where is stops amidst beautiful scenery at the railway station.

LIBRARY OF MILIES

The establishment and operation of the school in Milies is due to the two famous scholars from Milies, Anthimos Gazis and Gregorios Kostantas in 1814.

A significant proportion of the 10,000 rare books of the school, together with some innovative teaching material, has survived, along with other historical relics in the library, which doubles as a museum and can be visited during the whole week.