Trikeri Photo: Trikeri

Trikeri is a small mountain village in the South-Western part of the picturesque Greek Peninsula of Pelion, 81 km from the administrative center of the Prefecture of MAGNISIA - Volos. The town is conveniently situated on top of a steep rocky hill at an altitude of 450 m above sea level and offers fantastic panoramic views of the Pagasitic Gulf and Pelion.

The settlement was founded around the beginning of the 17th century sought refuge in the mountains of Pelion (due to constant threats of pirates RAID) residents of the nearby island of Palaio Trikeri (Old Trikeri). In the late 18th – early 19th century Trikeri had one of the region's largest merchant fleets, who subsequently took an active part in the Greek revolution.

Today Trikeri - authentic Greek village with narrow cobbled streets, beautiful old mansions and temples. This is a great place for those who wish to relax in peace away from the excessive hustle and bustle and enjoy the real Greece.

Among the main attractions of Trikeri is worth noting the Church of St. Athanasius, the Church of Agia anargyroi Church and Agia Triada. To get acquainted with local traditions, you can visit the local cultural events. Large-scale mass celebrations and a Grand celebration with music, dancing and refreshments certainly are in Trikeri at Easter and may 1.

Definitely worth a visit and located just 4 km from the settlement, the port of Trikeri – cute fishing village of Agia Kyriaki. Here in one of the cozy taverns you can taste excellent local cuisine whose menu presents a fairly wide choice of dishes of fresh fish and seafood. You can also go for a little boat trip and visit the island of Palaio Trikeri.

Before the 70-ies of the last century to get to Trikeri was possible only by sea. Today, going on a trip to Trikeri by land, you will be able to fully enjoy the magnificent natural landscapes and the beautiful landscapes of the Peninsula, and on the way to visit one of the numerous mountain villages, scattered on the slopes of Pelion.

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