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The Greek towns of Kala Nera, Koropi, Ano Gatzea and Kato Gatzea are all in Northwest Pelion, 18 km away from Volos, through the coastal road. Since these villages are close to each other, they are considered as a single travel destination
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The Olive Museum: a museum about the olive and its oil, rural life and folklore occupies the ground floor of a traditional stone building at Ano Gatzea station.
Moutzouris
The Little train of Pelion. A little train’s fascinating story and the mythical tales of Mt. Pelion, all combined in a single magical journey! This historical train that used to operate the whole route between Volos and Milies is literally running on the tracks of history.
Daily cruises "Pagasitikos Boat Tour" with Dimitris and Panajotis in a restored fisherman's boat. Discover Mount Pelion by boat and visit the island of Trikeri. Max. 25 people on board from Kala Nera. Pickup also possible from Afissos and Milina. Private charter and midnight cruises.
Taverna
The taverna Sikia is the continuation of one of the oldest and renowned fish tavernas in the area and it is situated by the sea facing the village of Kato Gatzea. Traditional Greek and local cuisine are served.
Taverna
The well-known Taverna Paris is on the boulevard of the seaside village Kala Nera. Two terraces give you a magnificent view over the beautiful Pagasitic Bay with the mountain scenery of the mainland. Open from the middle of April until October.
In Kato Gatzea 15 km from Volos. Excellent summer choice which gathers many people from Volos. Huge area, several decks. Open all day, by the sea, popular for swimming also. There is a dinner section. Only open in the summer.
In the summer they can be at your service with umbrella's and sun beds on the beach.
Next to the seashore of the Pagasitic Gulf. The tastefully decorated apartments, provide all the up-to-date comforts and panoramic view of the sea and the picturesque village.
Studios, double rooms, suites, café bar, restaurant, pool, 20 m from the sandy beach with sunbeds and umbrellas.
Two fully renovated, traditional mansions with, in total, six exclusive suites that offer total comfort and privacy.
They rent spacious, completely equipped apartments, duplex apartments, rooms to let and studios, all the year around in several price categories.
Rental rooms.
Just in front of the beach.
Just in front of a beach.
Local sweets from Pelion, ceramics, handmade art, post cards, Greek recepies books and that special gift.
There are frequent buses from Volos Interurban Bus Terminal ("Yperastiko KTEL") (KTEL Volou) to Kala Nera, usually every hour, from 03:45 to 21:00 from Volos and from 07:30 to 22:15 to Volos (2013) (Bus Timetable).
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