Activities
In the area of Horto is located the ancient city of Spalathra, the only port of South Pelion, was a frequent destination for merchant ships during the Venetian era.
Nature Experience in Lafkos
Tours – Outdoor Activities,
tel. 306949193152
mail: info@natureexperience.eu
Pelion train
The train departs from Ano Lechonia and reaches Milies after passing through various villages such as Pinakates, Ano Gatzea and others.
Folk Art Musuem in Makrinitsa
In its spaces you will see exhibits such as everyday objects, books, uniforms, tools, flags, old weapons, a collection of photographs from the beginning of the 20th century and the collection of beautiful seascapes by the Pelion painter N. Christopoulos. Tel: 24210 99505.
ANGELINI MUSEUM in Horto
The visitor can see what life and everyday life were like in the old days of the village. The people in charge of the museum organize evenings of classical and traditional music, art exhibitions, photography, and presentations of theatrical performances.
Tel. 24230 65246, its website at www.horto.net
Public Library of Milea
It was founded in 1814 and initially operated as a school attended by Anthimos Gazis, Grigorios Konstantas and Daniel Filippidis, three separate men of letters, all born in Milies.
The library as it is now, was built in 1828. The historical section of the library has about 1700 titles of historical books and publications from 1497 to 1899. It has a total of 3,355 old printed books as well as 116 manuscripts, about 1000 free documents and objects of special scientific interest which belonged to the School of Milies.
Church of Agia Marina in Kissos
It is a three-aisled basilica of the 17th century.
The iconostasis is made in 1700 – 1720 AD. by craftsmen from Epirus, with linden wood, has internal carvings and was gilded in 1793 AD. The construction period of the iconostasis was 60 years.
The hagiographies and frescoes of the church are from 1802, The frescoes present themes from the New and Old Testament, from the Apocalypse, Natural History, geography, etc. As the church during the Turkish occupation also functioned as a secret school, from the Turks.
Tel: 2426031619, Mob: 6977 825906
Alatas Island
You will find the Byzantine monastery of Agioi Saranda, with its impressive decoration and Byzantine icons
Saloufa Tours
Tours – Outdoor activities, Boat trips and water sports, tel: 697 773 7819 Email: fishingtrips@saloufatours.com
Horse-riding for Adults & Children
Natural trails throughout South Pelion
Guided tours of the beaches of Pelion by sailing
Daily cruises in the Pagasitic Gulf
Daily cruises to the islands of Skiathos and Skopelos
Boat Rentals
Windsurfing, Diving and Canoeing (Leda Hotel)
Mountain biking
Day trip with a boat
With a capacity of 24 people. Departure from Milina in the morning cruise to the Pagasitikos and return in the afternoon.
Tel 6944637503 Mr. Dimitris
Departure from Katigiorgi Maritime Taxi to Skiathos
Tel 6980200200, Mr. Dimitris.