Sights in Pelion

Hotel Flamingo is located 300m north from the center of the village and 30m from the sea of Horefto. It offers every potential for a pleasant and care-free vacation and tours to the various sights of Pelion.

With Flamingo Hotel as a starting point, and by taking only short drives, one can visit all the natural beauty and the sightseeing that Pelion has to offer. All the well-known beaches of Pelion and the quiet beaches, away from the busy tourist areas of Ag. Saranta, Parisaina, Turk, Analipsi and Elitsa.

The area of Palia Mitzela with the vast sea-caves, where the fleet of the Persian king Xerxes was destroyed (480 B.C.), which -along with Alonissos- are today the refuge of the Mediterranean seal Monachus-Monachus and the dolphins of the area.

The large village of Pelion, Zagora, with the Secret School of “Rigas Fereos”, the “Zagorin” apples, the traditional confectionaries, the herbs, the special dishes, the local “tsipouro” and wine, as well as the cultural events and the historic library.

The small country churches and the churches of the area, all of them three-aisled basilicas with two-sloped tiled roofs; the old, preserved little church of Saint Nicholas, the skiing center “Agriolefkes” at Chania, Makrirahi , famous for its flower cultivating, Pouri, which is also known as the “Balcony of Pelion”, offering unique vistas of eastern Pelion, the Aegean Sea, Skiathos, Skopelos, even the peninsula of Chalkidiki in clear weather, are some of the Pelion sights that you have to visit.

By staying at our hotel in Horefto you may spend your free time doing some of the following activities:

You can visit: 

• The Concealed School of Regas Fereos
• The square of Agios Georgios with the Age-long Plane Trees
• The churches of Agios Georgios, of Agia Kyriaki, of Agia Paraskevi and of Metamorphosi tou Sotiros (metamorphosis of the Savior)
• The laboratory of production of sweets of the Local Feminine Cooperative
• The laboratory of production of Pasta
• The Library
• The events of the Cultural Summer and the Pelion Festival
• The Apple Refrigerators
• The old church of Agios Nikolaos, built on the ruins of the ancient temple, and the church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Horefto
• The local festival of Horefto on the 29th of August
• The bazaar of the Association of Professionals of the municipality of Zagora in Horefto
• The Nautical night in Horefto
• With your own vessel from Horefto or by going on a cruise, the area of Palia Mitzela with the vast sea-caves, where the fleet of the Persian king Xerxes was destroyed (480 B.C.). According to the Greek Mythology Nereid Thetida fell in love with Pileas there.

Our region makes the ideal choice for your summer vacation in Pelion.

Starting from Horefto, you can visit all the beaches in Pelion and visit all the sights and natural beauty that Pelion can offer you as well.

Our hotel’s personnel will guide you in the best way possible and provide you with any kind of extra information you might need!

While in Pelion you can visit:

• The temple of Agia Marina in Kissos
• The squares, the church of Panagia Megalomata and the church of Agia Paraskevi in Tsagarada
• The Pelion Train Station, the temple of Pammegistoi Taxiarches, the church of Agios Nikolaos, the Folklore Museum and the Library in Milies
• The monastery of Taxiarches in Agios Georgios of Nileia
• The monastery of Agia Triada in Ano Gatzea
• The Kontos Mansion in Ano Lehonia
• The Topalis Mansion, the folklore museum of popular art, the church of Panagia, the church of Agios Ioannis in Makrinitsa
• The museum of chaplets in Portaria
• The ski centre in Chania
• The Aggelini museum in Chorto

Enjoy the traditional mansions all over Pelion!

Starting from our hotel in Horefto, you can visit all the beaches in Pelion and enjoy all the sights and natural beauty that our region can offer you.

Our hotel’s personnel will guide you in the best way possible and provide you with any kind of extra information you might need!