Agios Ioannis

Agios Ioannis is a picturesque village located 5 km from Mouresi (the capital of the municipality) and 52 km from Volos. The village is the oldest tourist resort in Pelion, having been developed in the early '60s. These days, Agios Ioannis is a well-established resort with plenty of hotels, rooms to let, restaurants, tavernas, and so on.

One of the most stunning features of the resort is its beautiful, 800-metre long beach, which has held a blue flag award for the last 11 years. Very close to Agios Ioannis on the south side you can find the beautiful beach of "Papa Nero" and to the north, the beach of "Plaka"

Visitors can enjoy a relaxing coffee or a stroll along the beach, which can be particularly appealing in the evening.

Things to do

Explore the natural beauty of the area on foot by hiking. Try the easy path that starts at Agios Ioannis and leads to Mouresi (1 hour). Another scenic path is the one that leads to Fakistra (1.5 hours) and passes through Natmouchari.

Join in with the swimming off the beaches of "Ai Giannis", "Papa Nero" and "Plaka"

 Text & photos George Mavrogeorgos