Efipoi Pinakates Pelion Guest House

I cannot sufficiently praise Efipoi, nor more highly recommend it. My girlfriend and I recently spent a weekend in this marvelous traditional bed and breakfast, and having travelled thoroughly throughout Greece over many years, I must rank this as one of the best places I have visited. The house is a marvelously renovated traditional stone dwelling, and the care and craftsmanship show in every touch: from tasteful antique furnishings to the gorgeous wood floors and ceilings, the rooms conjure a very special atmosphere while still being very comfortable and convenient, with a clean, modern bathroom and good appliances. Surrounding the room are beautiful vistas of Pelion's mountains, running down to the sea below, and a gushing spring and nearby apple orchard. The house is also perfectly situated for visiting Pelion, by both foot and car. Walking paths run from Pinakates to the nearby must-see villages of Vizitsa and Milies, while it's an equally easy drive to both the magnificent sea-side beaches of Tsagarada and Milopotamos, and the bay-side towns of Chorto, Milina and beyond. And at the end of the day, I cannot image a more magical and peaceful place to retreat to than Efipoi, tucked in the mountainside and looking out onto the sea. I also have to mention the village of Pinakates, which I think must be the most charming I have seen—tremendously preserved, witch picturesque little waterways guiding streams of spring-water along meandering walking paths through the old stone town— and yet it's not oversold to tourism or visitation, making it a truly rare and beautiful experience!