WHERE WE ARE AND HOW TO FIND US
We are located in a pristine bay in the south of Pelion. Nestled in the region's hills, Peli Kastri combines the natural beauty, pristine forests, turquoise waters and crisp clean air with the comfort of a modern retreat center.
You can find us here
PELI KASTRI Guesthouse & Retreat
37006 Kastri / Magnisia
T +30 697 377 6955
info@pelikastri.com
pelikastri.com
UID: AFM 801 407844
getting there
Many paths lead to us.
In brief: Airport - Marina Koukounaries - Katigioris - Peli Kastri
1. from the airport you have to go to the harbor of Koukounaries (pronounced: Koukunari'es). This can be done by bus or taxi (more on this below).
2. In Koukounaries: Take the Skiathos Water Taxi to Katigiorgis. Costs, 1-3 persons from/to Katigiorgis = € 60,-- each additional person € 20,-- Costs 1-4 from/to Platanias = € 120,--, each additional person € 25,-- (as of 3.2.2023)
Attention: In off-peak times, before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m., approx. € 110,-- is to be expected.
Please let us know when you have landed or arrived at the Watertaxi (if there is a delay) so that we can be in Katigioris in time to pick you up!
3. We will pick you up in Katigiorgis and take you to the Peli Kastri Guesthouse.
By bus from Skiathos airport to Koukounaries
The bus ride from the airport takes about 30min.
It says Κουκουναριές (Koukounaries) on the front - and currently costs € 3,-- (as of June 2023) Please ask the driver when boarding if you have to change buses in Skiathos Town (after 1 stop) You can find the current timetable here, as well as ticket information: Routes - Συγκοινωνίες Σκιάθου (skiathostransports.gr)
Overview: The route of the bus is Airport - Koukounaries (total, 26 stops - best to get off at stop 22 “Skiathos Palace Hotel”, down the steps to the marina)
By taxi from Skiathos airport to Koukounaries
Cabs are available at the airport, if there are none, just wait... or order one. Especially in the high season from June to early September, it helps to book in advance at home, or to do as the Greeks do and stay relaxed. Cab Houtos: +30 697 774 18 81
Depending on the season, the price for the journey is between 20 and 30 euros: Don't be surprised, sometimes other people are already in the cab or get in if there is still room. The taxi drivers have an overview, which makes sense... not a lot of things are strict in Greece, which is what makes it so charming and cozy.
The most relaxed option is certainly with a rental car, also because with the latter you are free to visit wonderful areas of Pelion. For the more adventurous, we have also listed public transport options.
Rental car
The easiest and cheapest way is to hire a car at Volos airport. There are standard car rental companies at all airports.
If you take a rental car:
Peli Kastri is located directly on the beach of Kastri, in the very south of the Pelion peninsula, not far from Platanias and Katigiorgis. Please remember that there are some toll stations along the way. It is advisable to have change or a debit card ready.
It applies max. 120km/h on the highway.
Directions
By car from Volos - approx. 60km, travel time approx. 1 ½ hours:
From the airport, simply follow the A1/E75 to exit 12 Volou Larisas/A12/E92/EO6 in the direction of Volos/Velestino. In Volos follow the E92. When the E92 ends, turn left towards Agria/Kala Nera onto the main road (34, EO Volu Neochoriou), heading south to Aragalasti. Signs are in Greek and Latin script. (If you want to educate yourself in Greek: Αργαλαστή) In Argalasti you have to drive more or less straight through until you come to a - for the area - larger intersection. Turn slightly left towards Platanias and follow the road until you see the sign “Kastri/Kastriou/PELI KASTRI”. Follow the signs and when you are at the sea, you are here.
Taxi
Alternatively, you can take a cab from Volos to Kastri. Costs: approx. € 70 per car (for 4 people therefore € 18 per person). To save something, you can take the bus into the city. To save something, you can take the bus into the city.
The most relaxed option is certainly with a transfer or your own rental car, also because you are free with the latter to visit wonderful areas of Pelion. For the more adventurous, we have also listed public transport options.
Rental car
The easiest and cheapest way is to hire a car at Thessaloniki Airport. There are standard car rental companies at all airports.
Directions
By car from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kastri, 294km, estimated travel time 4 ½ hours
At the airport, first drive towards Thessaloniki (67) and then continue on A/D Thessaloniki's Neon Moudanion (24), take exit 12 towards Ring Road. Then take the exit towards Εύοσμος/Ευκαρπία/Evosmos/Efkarpia and continue on Esoteriki Periferiaki traffic circle 1st exit A/D Pireos Athinon Thessalonikis Evzonon/NEO AthinonThessalonikis direction Athina, then follow A1, E75 until exit EO6 Volos. Continue south on the E92 to Sipiada. When the E92 ends, turn left towards Agria/Kala Nera onto the 34. In Argalasti you have to drive more or less straight through until you come to an intersection that is larger for the area. There turn slightly left towards Platanias and follow the road until you see the sign “Kastri/Kastriou/PELI KASTRI. Follow the signs and when you're at the beach, you're here.
Public transportation
From Thessaloniki airport (SKG) there is a regular bus service every 20 minutes to Thessaloniki bus station, from where a bus leaves for Volos approximately every two hours and arrives there in two and a half hours (reservation advisable - the page can be switched back to English at the top right if you click back on Greek):
ktelvolou.gr
Once you arrive in Volos you can take a taxi to Kastri. Costs: approx. € 70,--/car, (for 4 persons therefore € 18 pp).
The bus ends here in Volos, near the harbor: “Astiko K.T.E.L Volou S.A., Korai 56, 383 33 Volos” (astikovolou.gr), cabs are usually on site (alternatively there are also various car rental companies, such as Hertz or Aegean).
If you land in Athens (and don't have a connecting flight to Skiathos, Thessaloniki or Volos), we actually recommend taking a rental car. The route leads via Volos to Kastri.
Rental car
The easiest and cheapest way is to hire a car at Athens airport. There are all common car rental companies.
Directions By car from Athens - approx. 400km, estimated travel time 5 hours.
Follow the A1 direction LAMIA until Volos. Take exit Volou Larisas/A12/E92/EO6 direction Volos/Velestino. Follow the E92 road south to Sipiada. When the E92 ends, turn left towards Agria/Kala Nera onto the 34. In Argalasti you have to drive more or less straight through until you come to an intersection that is larger for the area. There turn slightly left towards Platanias and follow the road until you see the sign “Kastri/Kastriou/PELI KASTRI. Follow the signs and when you are at the sea, you are here.
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FOR QUESTIONS AND IF YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE CONTACT US AT +30 697 377 6955, OR INFO@PELIKASTRI.COM
WE WILL TRY TO HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
GROWTH OF BODY AND MIND, DIRECTLY BY THE SEA
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