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New summer destination: Pelion Peninsula in Greece
One of the well-known destinations in Greece, to which a cruise from another island would normally have to be taken, will be accessible to Israelis by direct flight starting this June.
Get to know the Pelion Peninsula in Greece, which offers turquoise beaches, diverse cuisine, green landscapes and mineral water that drink from nature
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Monday, 05 April 2021, 10:42 Updated: 11:48
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More and more destinations are opening from Israel to Greece for the summer, and this time the Pelion Peninsula in Greece, which is considered a popular site for belly-back vacationers, cruises and lovers of the country's small resort towns.
The destination is marketed by the travel agency Aviation Connections, and the first flight will take off on June 26 this year.
Through Arkia, the company will operate a weekly direct flight of about an hour and 50 minutes, to the port city of Volos on the Pelion Peninsula.
Flight price alone will start at $ 425 per person, including luggage.
A package that includes a flight + a five-star hotel for seven nights will cost from $ 870 per person.
The peninsula, which has become very popular in recent years for Israeli travelers, offers a wide variety of attractions and activities.
On one side is Mount Pelion with nature hiking trails, bike trails and rope parks, and on the other side its slopes with the wonder beaches with turquoise waters.
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Starting at $ 425 per person.
Milopotamus Beach in the Pelion Peninsula (Photo: ShutterStock, Shutterstock)
An hour and 50 minutes flight from Israel.
Pelion Peninsula in Greece (Photo: ShutterStock)
Four hours drive from Athens
The Pelion Peninsula, located in the northeastern part of Greece, is a four-hour drive from Athens or 2.5 hours from Thessaloniki.
In the center of the peninsula rises to a height of 1,470 meters Mount Pelion (after which the peninsula is named) and is abundant in nature, evergreen trees, rich in streams and natural springs, which allow locals in the area to drink directly from the mineral-rich springs.
On the mountain and at its foot are villages of paintings rich in vines, lemon trees and apple orchards of the local variety and of course in taverns and orchards.
Filion is also known for its unique, diverse and richer cuisine than any other region in Greece.
Fakistra Beach on the Pelion Peninsula (Photo: ShutterStock, Shutterstock)
Recommended beaches in Pelion
The beaches in the Pelion Peninsula are stunning in beauty and are known for their clear water and turquoise color, especially clean and pleasant for bathing.
The colorful beaches and villages are an attraction.
One of them is the village of Damouchari, which served as a central location in the filming of "Mama Mia".
The beaches on the eastern side of the peninsula are a hotspot for surfers as well, and a number of surfing schools can be found in the area.
Nir Mazor, VP of Aviation Relations, said: "Pelion is what can be called, 'Greece for those who are interested', surprising, rich and fascinating.
Our choice to operate a direct flight to the destination stems from the desire to make the destination that has become most popular in recent years accessible to Israelis, thus saving unnecessary travel times that have been required so far.
This summer we will operate no less than nine flight destinations to Greece to satisfy the high demand of Israelis for vacations in the Greek islands. "
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