HIKING TOUR IN PELION: HIKE AND REFRESH YOUR SPIRIT IN CENTAURUS’S CANYON

Arrival at the Airport (Thessaloniki/Anchialos). Bus transfer to Tsagarada Hotel, Pelion. Check in at Aglaida Hotel

Small Tour of Tsagarada
From the Saint Taxiarches Square, we cross a large section of the village to the square of Agia Paraskevi with the thousand-year-old plane tree, one of the five largest in Europe. There we taste local tsipouro or some traditional desserts .
On our way we learn about the history and the tradition of the place. A varied field with aristocratic urban areas dominating traditional mansions with lush gardens and ravines in chestnut trees and plane trees.
Then we climb to the mountainous part of the village, where through the path and small sections of forest road we cross the chestnut tree to return to the point where we started.
(It is possible to adapt the route according to the wishes and capabilities of the team, adding sections – such as the top of Koutras with the wonderful view to the gorge of Mylopotamos or the chapel of Prophet Elias – or removing – as our ascension to the mountain where we have an altitude difference of about 160 m.
We also have customization capabilities during hiking.)

Duration: 3.00 – 3.30 hours with stops

Canyon of Centaurs A
Canyon of Centaurs tour is the secret paradise of Centaurs, funny and appropriate for discovering the activity of canyoning. Jumps (3 of 6m MAX – optional), swim, natural water slides, rappels (26m maximum),wonderful sequences of plants-covered, discovery and sporty descents with lots of fun.
If you have never practiced before, Canyon of Centaurs will make you addicted to sporty descents outdoor leisure.
Or if you are already experienced, Canyon of Centaurs is a good start.

Canyoning trip duration: 6 hrs

Xania-Makryrachi
A new amazing route was opened recently. Starting from Xania at the height of the ski center and descends to the village of Makrirahi through chestnut and beech forest. We cross many running rapids, forming even the summer spectacular waterfalls and ponds (pedestal). In the village of Makrirachi you will find a wide variety of flowers such as gardens and camellias as the inhabitants of the village are mainly engaged in the production of flowers. Do yourself a favor and taste fresh baked bread from the traditional wood-fired bakery in the village square! 
Starting from: first parking ski resort Hania
Duration: 4.30 – 5.00 hours with stops.

Agioi Taxiarches – Agios Athanasios the Athonite (hiking)
Hiking from the square of Agioi Taxiarches until the chapel of Saint Athanasios the Athonite which is placed in a oak- chestnut forest surrounded by wooden tables and benches where we can have a picnic. (round trip).
Duration: 2-2:30 hours
Lunch Break

Sea – Path route Mpelegrino- Kala Nera (horse riding)
Starting from the riding club, a 2 to 3 hrs route in a gorgeous natural scenery alongside the river Mpelegrino. We reach Kala Nera Beach, through olive groves and move on to settlement Buffa (Koropi) a huge sandy beach of Pagasitikos Bay, fully equipped, with leisure facilities ideal for swimming. Passing the settlement we move upwards in platanorema, a journey of unique beauty. The return route offers us a majestic view of Pagasitic Gulf and the villages of Milies and Vyzitsa.
Duration: 2-2:30 hours

Fakistras canyon A
Fakistras canyon A tour is funny and appropriate for discovering the activity of canyoning. It is located in Tsagarada-Pelion practicable throughout the year. 8 rappels (12m maximum), wonderful sequences of plants-covered , at the end of the tour make Fakistra discovery and sporty descent with lots of fun. Canyon for everyone, children of 12 years of age minimum required. An unforgettable day within the wild nature of Pelion. If you have never practiced before, Fakistra A will make you addicted to sporty descents outdoor leisure. If you are already experienced, Fakistra A is a good start to enjoy the Greek canyons.

Canyoning trip duration: 7 hrs

Milies – Tsagarada
The more traditional route of Pilio covers a large section of the main stone path which connects the Pagasitic Gulf with the northeast coast of the peninsula and that for centuries functioned as the main connecting and commercial axis for the isolated villages of Pelion. We use the public transportation to get to Milies. In the central square of Milies and before we go on we stop in a typical Kafenion where we will have the chance to pamper ourselves with traditional desserts.
Duration: 4.30 – 5.00 hours with stops.

After breakfast, we depart for Thessaloniki, Macedonia Airport or Aghialos Airport in Thessaly to catch our return flight.