5 days in Pelion and Olympus in Greece in early october

This journey to northern Greece — to the Pelion Peninsula and the foothills of Mount Olympus — I made with my 13-year-old son. We sought not only to explore nature but also to spend quality time together, discover new places, and experience small adventures.

Day 1:

We arrived at Thessaloniki Airport and picked up a rental car. On our way south to east Pelion, we stopped in the picturesque village of Palios Panteleimonas, where time seems to stand still. Perched on the mountain slopes at the foot of Mount Olympus, it offered a magical welcome. After a long, winding drive, we reached our hotel, Mple Feggari, in Mouresi around 8 PM.

Day 2:

I woke up at 6:50 to catch the sunrise from our terrace in Mouresi. The day was cloudy and rainy, so we adjusted our plans. We began with a visit to the village of Tsagkarada, home to a thousand-year-old oak tree — the largest in Europe. Then we hiked for about an hour each way down stone steps to Damouchari Beach. Later, we drove to one of Pelion’s most secluded and beautiful beaches — Milopotamos. We were completely alone there, and despite the light rain, I swam in the Aegean Sea. We enjoyed lunch at a taverna with an incredible view, then continued to the village of Kissos. The whole Pelion region is now covered in autumn colors of oaks and chestnuts. We finished the day with a walk to the Katarráktes Kissou waterfalls.

Day 3:

Today was cooler, around 15°C, but sunny. We started the day at Fakistra Beach, one of the most stunning spots in Pelion. Unfortunately, the water was too cold for swimming, but the views and serenity made it unforgettable.
Later, we enjoyed a private horseback ride near the village of Milies. The horses were calm and easy to handle, and my son especially loved that we could even try a gentle gallop.
After the ride, we stopped at the small railway station Petit Wagonnet. The train operates only on Sundays, but we walked along the old railway tracks and continued into the forest trail toward a gorge. We ended the day in the beautiful village of Vizitsa, one of the prettiest in Pelion.

Day 4:

Today we left our guesthouse in Pelion and drove to the town of Litochoro, located at the foot of Mount Olympus. It rained for half the day, and temperatures dropped to 9°C. From the town, we could see the snow-capped peaks of Olympus — an awe-inspiring sight.
We hiked from the town into Enipeas Gorge, enjoying the fresh mountain air and the sound of the river. We stayed overnight at Meydani Suites.

Day 5:

Our final day in the Macedonia region of northern Greece greeted us with perfect weather. We ascended into Olympus National Park, where snow still covered the peaks. We visited both the new and old Dionysios Monasteries, and from the last one made a 1 hour part of the trail to the Enipeas Waterfall.
We continued to Prionia, followed by the Orlias Springs and the natural pools of Agia Kori. The nature of Olympus left a lasting impression — mountains, water, and silence.