Portaria and Makrinitsa are two of the most famous villages of western Pelion where they are filled with visitors many days of the year. Both of them are known for their Pelion architecture that have been converted into beautiful guesthouses and hotels ready to welcome many visitors winter-summer. The very small distance between Portaria and Makrinitsa makes them an excellent choice for your stay but also for the entire duration of your stay in these villages.
The accommodation options in hotels and guesthouses are many in Portaria and Makrinitsa.
I) Portaria
Wonderful hotels and guesthouses are waiting for you in Portaria of Pelion. In Pelion you will find many options for your stay between hotels but also in guesthouses that offer a warm atmosphere with all amenities. The accommodations in Portaria and Makrinitsa offer a great view to the Pagasitikos, so what better than an escape to Pelion? The wonderful natural landscape of Portaria, its cool springs, its traditional mansions and its picturesque cobbled streets, make Portaria one of the few areas in the heart of Greece, where the visitor can find peace and tranquility in a wonderful natural landscape that is located just a few minutes from Volos. The facilities and prices of the hotels in Portaria vary, depending of course the hotel. Book now the hotel you want through EnjoyThessaly and take advantage of the best prices!
Portaria is a capital village of the region, as it experienced great growth in the past and today still maintains its population thanks mainly to the tourist businesses located in the village. A characteristic element of Portaria is its large mansions, of Thessaloniki-Macedonian style with a roof made of stone slabs.
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II) Makrinitsa
Makrinitsa is one of the most popular destinations of Pelion, and this is not accidental due to the rich vegetation, the Pelion architecture, the view of the Pagasitic Gulf and Volos and its many attractions. It is built in steps on a slope of Pelion, between Mega Rema and Mount Sarakinos at a distance of 17 km from Volos. Wonderful hotels and mansions are waiting for you in Makrinitsa, the balcony of Pelion, for a unique stay that wherever you stand you will have the endless view to the Pagasitikos and Volos. An enjoyable walk through the narrow pedestrian street at the entrance of the village will bring the visitor to the main square where a panoramic view of Volos awaits him at his feet at a depth of 600 meters. Careful accommodation of all categories awaits you in the beautiful Makrinitsa which some of which offer: balconies overlooking the Pagasitikos and Volos, decorated rooms with fine furniture, AC, delicious breakfast and more.
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Apart from the hotels that you will find in Makrinitsa, some of the sights of Makrinitsa that you can visit during your stay are: The Marble Fountain Immortal Water of 1809, the large fresco of Theofilos in a cafe in the square, the museum of Folk Art and History Pelion and others.