South Pelion, Argalasti to Trikeri
Promyri → Platanias
A shaded mule-track descent through plane-tree forest from Promyri down to the southern beach of Platanias.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Time
- ≈ 2 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Start
- Promyri village (southern entrance)
Distances and times are approximate, gathered from public trail sources. Always check the route and conditions locally before setting out.
A green, shady walk down to the sea at the southern end of the peninsula, past an old monastery and through continuous plane-tree forest.
The walk
From Promyri the mule track passes the St Spyridon monastery and follows a stream-fed ravine, shaded almost the whole way, down to the beach and tavernas of Platanias.
Good to know
- Trail status: flood damage near Promyri left a section difficult as of early 2025, with a bypass being worked on, check access locally before setting out.
- Mostly downhill (~300 m); water at the Kanalakia and Randi fountains.
- Best spring and autumn.