Portaria
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The liveliest mountain village on the western slope of Mount Pelion, with a plane-tree square, flagstone lanes and many traditional stone guesthouses.
Portaria lies about 2 km below Makrinitsa and is one of the busiest mountain villages on Pelion's western slope. Its central square has a huge plane tree, a 13th-century Virgin Mary church and several traditional taverns, and it is surrounded by boutique hotels converted from stone mansions. A flagstone old path allows a roughly 30-minute round trip on foot to Makrinitsa. The village is also the gateway to Hania and the ski resort. It is about 14 km from Volos, with direct buses. Parking is tight on weekends and holidays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Makrinitsa
- Theophilos Museum (Kontos House)
- Athanasakeio Archaeological Museum of Volos
- Volos Waterfront (Argonafton)
- Argo Replica
- Tsalapatas Brickworks Museum
- Pelion Railway (Moutzouris)
- Hania & Pelion Ski Centre (Agriolefkes)