Agios Ioannis (Pelion) Holidays

Agios Ioannis – Three magnificent Pelion beaches
Agios Ioannis holidays are based in the largest and liveliest of the Pelion beach resorts, near the village of Kissos on the north east of the Pelion peninsular, 37 miles from Volos. Holidays in Agios Ioannis suit those wishing to enjoy all the quiet traditional charms of the Pelion peninsular while based in a Pelion beach resort a little livelier than its neighbours. Agios Ioannis holidays are blessed with three magnificent beaches with a mix of golden sand and extraordinarily beautiful white pebbles, backed by forested hills and olive groves.

Agios Ioannis holidays – The widest selection of tavernas
Agios Ioannis beach has been awarded an EU Blue Flag.  In fact Agios Ioannis holidays offer a choice of three Agios Ioannis beaches, including Nero beach to the south, with lovely pale sand and white pebbles, and the glorious photogenic beach of Plakas to the north, with gorgeous blue-green water. Walk south from Agios Ioannis beach to pretty Damouchari beach for a couple of harbourside tavernas and fine snorkelling. Rent a boat, walk, drive or take a taxi to visit other superb uncrowded beaches near Agios Ioannis beach. Holidays in Agios Ioannis have a wider selection of cafes, bars and tavernas than most Pelion beaches and the majority are pleasantly situated by the waterfront promenade or near the little harbour. Holidays in Agios Ioannis offer the liveliest nightlife in the region, particularly in high summer, but it is still modest by Greek standards. The east-facing beach has magnificent sunrises should your Agios Ioannis holidays include a really big night out! Agios Ioannis holiday evenings are more likely spent strolling the promenade and sampling a good selection of local tavernas.

Holidays in Agios Ioannis – A livelier base for picturesque Pelion.
Holidays in Agios Ioannis, in common with all Pelion holidays, offer wonderful walking on forest trails and cobbled paths, and dozens of day trips by car along tremendously scenic mountain roads. Beautiful inland villages like Vizitsa, Milies and Makrinitsa are essential Agios Ioannis holiday excursions and provide not only a glimpse of tranquil traditional village life but also fine atmospheric romantic places to dine or enjoy a drink in the shade of a plane tree. Holidays in Agios Ioannis should include visits to at least one of the nearby villages of Mouresi or Zagora. Tsagarada is particularly notable for its huge plane tree. Agios Ioannis holidays offer Flying Dolphin boat connections to Thessalonika, Halkidiki and the island of Skiathos.