Sightseeing

The Steam Train of Pelion

In 1894 the people of Pelion decided to build a railway, so that the fruit crop could be brought quickly to the harbour of Volos. For many years this train service was in use.

 

Unfortunately it was discontinued around 1970, however due to enthusiastic steam train lovers, the train line has been in use again for the past few years.

 

The train operates during the summertime through the mountains of Pelion. Departure is from the old railway station in Ano Lechonia, and the line terminates in the mountain village of Milies, it then returns to A no Lechonia.

 

One can enjoy the beautiful views through the open windows.

 

 

Pelion drowns its sorrows at the "Tsipouradika"

It would be a great omission on the part of any visitor to neglect to sample the delights of the "tsipouradika" - specialised bars serving tsipouro (a kind of schnapps distilled from the grape stalks, pips and skins left over from wine making) accompanied by "mezedes" (salty or spicy appetisers). The tradition originated with the refugees from Asia Minor who arrived in Magnesia after the exchange of populations in 1922; especially those who worked at sea or in one of the many ports.

 

At midday, after work was done, they would meet together in the small cafés of the port and drink their tsipouro accompanied by small plates of mezedes. The strong flavour in this ceremony was that of sea-food (octopus, scuttle fish, mussels, oysters, cockles and various small fish) which banished meat in any form from the table.

 

The tradition continues to this day and the tsipouradiko is the established meeting place of the people of Pelion, well known throughout Greece. The number of tsipouradika are continuously increasing to meet demand.

 

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