June 2023 – I was honoured to have been asked to become the Godmother for my dearest friends’ child in Pelion, Greece and that is how our adventure started. It is truly paradise on earth with the perfect combination of turquoise blue waters and lush vegetation. The christening took place at the village called Tsangarada. We enjoyed it to the fullest and are definitely going back on the first occasion.

How to get there

Arrive at the Sallonika airport and take a rental car and drive all the way to Pilion Greece (approximately 270 km). The ride is absolutely beautiful, the road is a bit bendy towards the end of the ride so beware in case you get car nauseous. Make sure you have water with you and some snacks.  It is a 4 hour drive including small stops on the way.

Where to stay

We absolutely loved our stay at Iris’ guesthouse. The owners were absolutely wonderful, so friendly and caring. They prepared home-made breakfast for us every single morning using their own local products and it was delicious. They even own a store at the local village, Tsangarada selling their handmade products, herbs, jam, and more.They upgraded our room for free and we got a chance to enjoy every single morning the beautiful view of the Aegean Sea.

We had a bumpy ride trying to get to one of the beaches which ended up in a flat tire which apparently is not that uncommon in the area. We tried contacting the car rental company but it would take ages to get to the nearest city to get it fixed. Instead our amazing hosts just called a local friend and had our tire fixed in no time.They really did make is feel like home.

What to do

Beach hopping of course. I am highlighting below a couple of the beaches we went to that we absolutely loved.

• Fakistra Beach

Drive to the path leading to Fakistra beach and then wear your water shoes or your sports shoes and go for a little hike downhill. It may be a little bit tiring but it’s absolutely worth it because it will be one of the best beaches you’ve ever seen or swam in. Turquoise blue crystal clear water, surrounded by an amazing lush scenery and  a small waterfall leading directly to the sea. An alternative way to get there is kayaking from other near by more accessible beaches.

• Agioi Saranta Beach

We were so lucky, we visited this place in early June and the weather was just right for a lovely day at the beach. Not too hot and not too cold. We went on a work day so there was literally no one there except for an amazing local restaurant that offered us a delicious home made Mediterranean meal. I have traveled around the world a bit so far, but I have never seen such a beautiful beach. I was staring at the horizon for a couple of minutes and was so lucky to spot 10 dolphins or so happily swimming across the Aegean sea. That’s what I call tranquillity and happiness.