Are you looking for places to eat and drink in Pelion? Here is our list with the best eating and drinking options in this spectacular region of mainland Greece. 

Pelion is considered an all-year-round travel destination, as it combines gorgeous beaches and great mountainous landscapes. Pelion has a lot to offer, from mountainous picturesque villages with lovely cottages and traditional taverns to seaside villages with charming seafood restaurants. Thus, here you will find a wide variety of food choices, either you are a fish lover or you like meat.  

Let’s explore further the eating and drinking habits of the Pelion peninsula! 

What to eat in Pelion

Like every region in Greece, Pelion has its distinct eating habits, featuring unique local delicacies. Among the plates that every visitor should taste are the “Tsitsiravla” (wild pistachio with vinegar and garlic), “Boubari” (oven-roasted sausage served with potatoes), “Spetzofai” (spicy sausages with peppers and tomato juice), “Kopanisti” (spicy whipped feta dip) and “Trachana” (wheat soup). Of course, do not miss tasting some delightful local handmade desserts such as several flavours of spoon sweets accompanied by a cup of Greek coffee and “blonde baklava (a wedding sweet).  

In case you are wondering where to eat these delicacies of Pelion, the answer is easy. Tsagarada, Portaria, Makrinitsa, Hania and other villages, include many traditional taverns and restaurants offering all the local dishes. 

What to drink in Pelion

Apart from eating habits, Pelion has also to offer great local spirits and numerous places for night entertainment. If you want to spend your vacation like a Greek, then you should not miss tasting the popular Greek spirit “tsipouro”. Tsipouro is similar to “ouzo” (from Lesvos) and “raki” (from Crete), while it can be perfectly combined with scrumptious seafood plates (called meze). 

When the night comes, Pelion provides plenty of places for entertainment. If you seek a vivid nightlife, Horefto, Agios Ioannis and Milina are the most popular places, while if you need something more tranquil, Tsagarada village is a must. 

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