Travel Guide to Holidays and Travel in South Pelion - Greece

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Paltsi Village - South Pelion Paltsi is a vast area of Argalasti that stretches up to the coast of the Aegean Sea, where you will find the beautiful and big sandy beach of Agios Konstantinos, which is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in all of Pelion. The small hamlet that is situated on the beach is known also as Paltsi. Very close to the beach of Agios Konstantinos, is the second beach of Paltsi, known as Melani, and offers peace and tranquility. Palsti itself is located just 13 km from Argalasti and 53 km from Volos. The whole area is ideal for trekking and here you will find manay natural paths leading in different directions. In the greater area of Paltsi, ruins and signs of habitation during the old Christian and medieval period were discovered, indicating that this area was inhabited. If you follow the path that leads to Lafkos, you will pass through a magnificent route, and have the chance to pass the green gorge with the beautiful natural springs and the rich fauna. Walking this path you can visit the monastery of Agii Taxiarhes, which is situated few kilometers. from Lafkos. The monastery was built in 1795, with the financial help of the famous hero of the Greek revolution in 1821 Stergio Basdeki and celebrates every year on the 5th and 6th of September with a large religious and traditional festival, in memory of Agii Taxiarhes. The hamlet Paltsi is very close to Argalasti, so is serviced by the Medical Center and the Pharmacy of Argalasti. It is not included on the routes of KTEL of Magnesia ( Public Coaches ) so the closest stop is at the village Argalasti, where you can continue for Paltsiby taxi.