Description
A visit to Drakeia will surprise you pleasantly. Visit the village square, wander in the narrow streets and admire the tower, the lush vegetation and the running waters, the unique hagiographies of Pagoni in the Chapel of St. George and the Museum at Archontiko Triantafyllou .
One of the remarkable villages of Pelion for any visitor who wants to spend moments of relaxation and seclusion in Nature. Known for its rich vegetation and the many chestnut trees that fill and beautify the Village. Located on the west side of pelion, it has 600 inhabitants today and is only 6km from the beach of Agria.
The Drakeia was built by Epirus craftsmen of the stone that settled in the Area. Martyred village as the evening of 17 December 1943 German extracts of the SS invaded the village arresting the men of the village and the other day on 18 December St. modestou, They executed 118 of Them.
There are three traditional hostels, quite tidy, with affordable prices for Visitors. Also enjoy the food in the main square, which is among the oldest in the wider area of pelion, and drink your coffee at the traditional café or in the cafeteria in the lower Square.
Visit old mansions like Archontiko Triantafyllou and admire the interior of the 18th century frescoes, carved doors and carved ceilings. Also for those who love green and hiking, there is the path from Drakeia to Hania as well as the picturesque cobbled streets of the village with the running water and the lush vegetation that visitors can cross.
It is worth visiting the chapel of Saint Spyridon for the fantastic route up there and the view that it has There. Perfect destination is drakeia for anyone who loves the harmony of nature and wants to combine calm and carefree vacations.