Excursions

The peaceful town of Kamena Vourla, only two hours away from Athens, is an ideal starting point to discover other prominent destinations, such as the charming town of Arahova, the verdant mountainous backdrop of Pelion or Lichadonisia.

Excursions

The peaceful town of Kamena Vourla, only two hours away from Athens, is an ideal starting point to discover other prominent destinations, such as the charming town of Arahova, the verdant mountainous backdrop of Pelion or Lichadonisia.

Arahova

The small town of Arahova is largely tailored towards Greek winter travellers, especially skiers hitting Parnassos National Park. At an altitude of 960 m, it’s a charming place, with stepped alleyways and an impressive stone clock tower. Arahova is also noted for its formaela cheese, honey, hilopites and hearty red wine.

Pelion Peninsula

Formed by a mountain range, collectively known as Mount Pelion, the Pelion Peninsula curves south and east from Volos, cradling the Pagasitikos Gulf. Its higher slopes are full of green, with trees heavy with fruit, wild olive groves and forests of horse chestnut, oak, walnut, fir and beech.

Lichadonisia

On the western side of Northern Evia, lies Lichadonisia, a complex of small islands locals refer to as the “Greek Seychelles”, which is an ecologically protected area. This paradisiacal place consists of seven islands and islets. The biggest islands are called Stroggyli and Manolia, the middle ones Mikri Stroggyli, Steno and Vagia and the rest called Pontikonisia. According to Greek mythology, the islands were shaped by the body of Lichas who was killed by Hercules and thrown into the sea