5 independent reviews for Pelion walking holiday in Greece
Reviews for Pelion walking holiday in Greece
Dominic Batten review 23 May 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The variety of places visited - Meteora monasteries, and the mix of coastal and hill walking. Wildflowers and good food.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Harder walking than indicated in route notes - walking boots essential, poles useful. Lose some weight beforehand as you will gain some en route.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
A lot of driving, in other respects small scale hotels and restaurants will have benefitted4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Nice villages, interesting and surprisingly green, a very good place to visit.Anne Forsythe review 3 Jun 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We loved the whole area that we visited in the Pelion. We walked through a varied landscape : forests with streams, olive groves and beaches. It was beautiful and we enjoyed it all the more because of our guide, Giorgos, who was easygoing and knowledgeable.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The trip was well organised and worked like clockwork. At times Giorgos’s partner drove us from A to B to avoid a long day’s walk.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Well, it benefited local people to the extent that tourism always benefits local people. Walking is a low-impact activity and is therefore a good thing to do.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was very good and we would definitely recommend it to others. The accommodation was terrific too.Joy Field review 24 May 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Meteora in the mist, ancient plane trees in Village Squares, magnificent temperate rain forests, warm and generous hospitality from our hosts,the walk to and swim at Fakistra beach (dancing snakes included), quirky Damouchari and of course the delicious and abundant food.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
A reasonable level of fitness and good walking boots help. Oh, and a large appetite a must!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Most of the walks were on ancient paths currently being maintained by local conservation groups. Accommodation was in family run Hotels and we ate at local family run Tavernas.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Overall, a wonderful experience. We were sad to leave the breathtaking and mystical area of Meteora. The Pelion delighted with it's ancient walking tracks and it's ever changing verdant Springtime scenery. Our guide Alex proved to be a friendly, knowledgeable, patient and understanding guide. We shared lot's of laughs and really appreciated being picked up and dropped off at Athens. Generally a paradise for walkers and food lovers alike.Giovanna Bonito review 16 May 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Every walk was in itself memorable.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It benefited local people for sure and supported conservation, as the guide is for sure taking care of the condition of the paths within his possibilities.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Among the group organized holiday, this is the best I have ever had.Jane Agg review 17 May 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Our guide Thanasis Pantes who runs walking holidays in this part of Greece (Pelion peninsula) was simply outstanding. He was a mine of information about all things Greek: culture, politics, food, history, mythology etc. He grew up in the area and knows all the footpaths, local restaurants, best items on the menu to choose and so on. The views of the monasteries in Meteora, the walks along the cliffs overlooking tiny unspoiled beaches were particularly memorable.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared to experience a variety of accommodation--it isn't all 5 star! But even the simplest had something to offer like a wonderful location, and our favourite the Triantafillies guest house in Portaria had the best breakfast!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely. For example, Thanasis used locally-owned restaurants which might have been overlooked by tourists.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Memorable! I particularly enjoyed trying all the wonderful Greek food.Holiday Reviews
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