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THE VILLAGE OF PORTARIA - OUR HOME

The mountainous village of Portaria, where we are located, is one of the most famous villages in all of Pelion.

It is just 13km from the city of Volos, though it is at an altitude of 650m. This makes it ideal an ideal starting point from which to explore all of Pelion.

With easy access to both the other mountain villages scattered around Mount Pelion, as well as the coastal village, Portaria is able to offer it's visitors a very practicle location in which to stay.

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The famous Pelion ski centre of Agriolefkes is just a short distance away from Portaria, and during the winter months, many visitors to this area always stay in villages such as ours, due to the ease of reaching the ski centre, which is just 12km away.

There are several churches in Portaria, and one in particular holds great importance to our village as it is where the village name is taken from.

This is the Chapel of "Panagias tis Portareas". Inside the chapel you can admire the stunning frescoes and icons that are to be found there.

Around Portaria, there are several stone paths that take you on lovely walks amongst the green natural areas of the village.

You can find complete peace and relaxation during your walk, and stop at one of the many fresh water springs for a quick drink, before you continue your adventure around the area.

Around Portaria, and especially in the main square of the village, you will find a great selection of places to have a meal or a drink. There are also some nice small shops from which you can find yourself a gift or souvenier of the area.

During the year, there are several Cultural Activities that take place in our village. Probably the most well-known one are the International Dance Festivals that take place during the months of July and August.

Also at the end of August, there is a revival of a traditional Pelion wedding, where you can join in and experience the warmth and hospitality that a Pelion style wedding offers.

During the Autumn, there is also the event called the "Ascent Of Portaria", which is organised by the Car Club of Volos.

Everybody is welcome to take part in these events, and we are sure you will enjoy the experience that only these types of festivities and events can bring.

Also worth a visit in Portaria are the ruins of the hotel "Theoxenia". This hotel was considered one of the most luxurious hotels in all of the Balkans. Sadly however, it was destroyed during the German occupation of Greece in World War 2. However, by taking a walk amongst the ruins, it is possible to imagine how this hotel looked in it's prime and the kind of luxury that was on offer, as well as the stunning location that it was build on.


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