Agios Ioannis is the most popular and best-developed tourist resort on the eastern side of the Pelion peninsula, located approximately 45km from the city of Volos. The homonymous beach of the village is shallow and suitable for families with small children. Agios Ioannis offers beach facilities and sea sports. The beach consists of small pebbles and it has received the blue flag for its cleanliness. In the immediate vicinity of Agios Ioannis, you can find several other beautiful beaches of which sandy Papa Nero beach is the best known. The dramatic contrast of the emerald watercolor and the lush green environment embracing the hills around the beach create a unique effect. Papa Nero beach is, in fact, an extension of Agios Ioannis beach and it's a very big beach with small pebbles and fine white sand with turquoise waters.
Pelion in Greece is a large mountain dotted with picturesque villages and exotic beaches beyond imagination. Among the most traditional and characteristic villages of Pelion are Makrinitsa, Portaria, Milies and Tsagarada which display unique architecture with grey stone roofs, elegant houses and paved streets. On the eastern side of the peninsula, there are breathtaking beaches with emerald waters. Agios Ioannis, Mylopotamos and Fakistra are considered the top beaches of Pelion. Due to the varied landscape, Pelion is a favorite destination for all seasons of the year. You can enjoy a cozy winter holiday with snow, or a hot summer lying at one of the most beautiful beaches of Greece.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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