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Mountain in Thessaly, Greece
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Mount Pelion (a.k.a. Pelio or Pilio or Pelium; Greek, Modern: Πήλιο, Ancient/Katharevousa: Πήλιον) forms a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea.
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2.5-km-long beautiful sandy beach
one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, partly managed with sunbeds
touristy fully developed beach with many shops, taverns, cafes, hotels
much visited beautiful sandy beach
beautiful long sandy beach, less touristy than the nearby Potistika beach. Best 'nudist' suitable beach on the Pelion
a bit out of the way, not so well-developed pebble beach
Entrance to the Pelion is broadly speaking via Volos, which acts as a gateway to the region.
Read in the guideWhilst it is possible to travel by coach, they are few and far between. The easiest option is to travel by car, unless you fancy a hike!
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Nea Anchialos · Regional · VOL
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