www.elda.gr: Articles http://www.www.elda.gr/articles/index.htm Latest artiles and features from www.elda.gr en-gb copyright www.elda.gr 2009 elda_hotel@yahoo.gr (Site Admin) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:08:03 GMT 1 Beaches http://www.elda.gr/articles/beaches.htm The wonderful beaches of Pelion attract thousands of tourists every summer. The coastal villages become favourite spots of people looking for some peace and relaxation. The coastline of Pelion stretches along the Aegean Sea and the Pagasitic Gulf. If you are staying at any Pelion hotel near the c]]> Pelion Articles Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:07:59 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/beaches.htm Architecture http://www.elda.gr/articles/architecture.htm Pelion is an idyllic combination of green mountains and blue seas. The architecture of this peninsular region is mostly influenced by the uneven landscape of the region. If you choose to stay at any Pelion hotel in the mountains, you will find that the architecture is quite different from that of]]> Pelion Articles Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:37:34 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/architecture.htm Churches http://www.elda.gr/articles/churches.htm The region of Pelion has numerous beautiful churches scattered all around the villages of this mountain. Most churches are old and have been built according to the local architecture: with stone, wood, red tiles on the dome and a tall bell tower. You will see many of such churches as you drive ar]]> Pelion Articles Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:14:04 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/churches.htm Watersports http://www.elda.gr/articles/watersports.htm The peninsular region of Pelion is gifted with beautiful natural surroundings. The gigantic mountains are covered with intense vegetatio]]> Pelion Articles Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:44:14 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/watersports.htm Excursions http://www.elda.gr/articles/excursions.htm Pelion is located in central Greece and this makes it ideal for close excursions. First of all, make sure you have seen the whole area, which is large and beautiful. There are things to see in Pelion: traditional villages, folklore and historical museums, amazing beaches on the eastern side and l]]> Pelion Articles Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:12:45 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/excursions.htm Weather http://www.elda.gr/articles/weather.htm Pelion has a moderate climate and usually does not come across extreme climatic conditions. Being a peninsular region, it is located between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea. Its proximity to the sea enables it to enjoy temperate climate. Its mountainous region is also an important factor th]]> Pelion Articles Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:16:47 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/weather.htm Nightlife http://www.elda.gr/articles/nightlife.htm Pelion doesn't have the vibrant nightlife atmosphere of some Greek islands. Things are quieter there and less extreme. You will find so frequently wild bars with loud music. Nightlife has another quality and it is mostly found in summer along the eastern coasts of Pelion. Pelion Articles Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:23:14 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/nightlife.htm How To Go To Pelion http://www.elda.gr/articles/how-to-go-to-pelion.htm The villages of Pelion are not directly connected to Athens but through Volos, the nearest town to Pelion. Volos is directly connected to Athens by bus and by train. Buses leave from Liosion Station, Athens, and arrive in Volos in about 5 hours. Itineraries are frequent and daily. From Volos, you]]> Pelion Articles Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:25:41 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/how-to-go-to-pelion.htm Shopping http://www.elda.gr/articles/shopping.htm Pelion is a traditional mountainous area that doesn’t offer many shopping opportunities. Chances to shop on Pelion are limited, except for some small stores, gift shops and open markets along the streets.

On Pelion, you will not notice the usual busy and noise atmosphere of large sh]]> Pelion Articles Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:12:28 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/shopping.htm Villages http://www.elda.gr/articles/villages.htm The villages in this peninsular region of Pelion can be seen scattered on the green mountain slopes as well as on the coastal area. These villages serve as the main tourist destination and have the necessary facilities and amenities to accommodate the large number of travelers that flock each yea]]> Pelion Articles Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:01:46 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/villages.htm Museums http://www.elda.gr/articles/museums.htm Pelion Articles Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:00:14 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/museums.htm Transportations http://www.elda.gr/articles/transportations.htm Pelion Articles Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:58:54 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/transportations.htm Pelion Overview http://www.elda.gr/articles/pelion-overview.htm Pelion is an area of extreme natural beauty found in central Greece. It is actually a high mountain that extends all over Magnesia peninsula, from the port town of Volos on one side till the Aegean Sea on the other.

On the slopes of this mountain, hundreds of small but very picturesque v]]> Pelion Articles Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:18:40 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/pelion-overview.htm Festivals http://www.elda.gr/articles/festivals.htm Pelion Articles Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:18:16 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/festivals.htm History Of Pelion http://www.elda.gr/articles/history-of-pelion.htm The peninsular region of Pelion is characterized by the giant mountains carpeted with intensely dense forests and the blue deep waters on all three sides. This region is marked by myths, legends, history, tradition and culture. It is a place of deep interest for historians, archaeologists, touris]]> Pelion Articles Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:17:56 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/history-of-pelion.htm Local Products http://www.elda.gr/articles/local-products.htm Pelion has an abundance of local produce of fresh fruits and vegetables. This is due to the temperate climate of the region and the moderate amount of rainfall, which the region receives in autumn and winter. In fact, Pelion is one of the greenest areas in Greece. Rainfalls enable the crops to gr]]> Pelion Articles Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:17:31 GMT http://www.elda.gr/articles/local-products.htm