Elati is one of the most developed villages in the prefecture of Trikala located on Mount Koziakas! The old name of the village was ”Tyrna” until 1955. Before you ascend the slopes of Koziakas worth a stop on arch bridge immediately after Pyli. Elati is located at an altitude of 950 meters. Elati has about 400 permanent residents who work in tourism, farming and logging.
Elati has everything a visitor needs so it is a destination for visitors throughout the year, both winter and summer. Residents of Trikala choose it for an everyday getaway and people from all over Greece visits Elati and stays more days.
Built into the mountain Koziakas has many restaurants, cafes and a variety of accommodation, mainly traditional houses with wood and stone for your stay in cheap prices and good services.
In winter everything turns white from the snow except the heaven and the fireplaces get literally fire and the smell of wood burning spread throughout the village atmosphere. The white landscape, the view from the balconies of the hostels and the view of the fire that burns all day to make many starring for hours on them.
Is a favorite retreat for nature lovers, hunters and friends of skiing, it’s just 8 km from the ski center of Pertouli. The main activity of visitors are hiking the trails or the direction of the forest Koziaka either in the village. Many try the climbing area located in Red Rock with six routes. To approach the crag follow the uphill side of the booth at the entrance of the village before the first gas station. In 50 meters above and on the main road on your right it’s the starting point for the paths of Koziakas. Also worth visiting the church of Koimiseos Theotokou builted in 1822.
In Elati you will eat very good! Worth trying goat meat, wild boar, goat soup and pork. You will definitely stay excited, the food served is delicious!
Elati is 32 km from Trikala, 360 km from Athens and 260 km from Thessaloniki.
