Welcome to #Pelion, #Greece and the beautiful village of #Kissos.
Let's take a #walk in a green #paradise, discovering unique beauties and nearby #destinations such as #Mouresi, #Tsagarada and the seaside resort of #Agios #Ioannis.
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Video contents:
00:01 intro
00:44 Kissos
02:47 main square
03:00 church
03:44 fountain
04:22 taverns
04:43 forest
05:10 Mouresi
05:35 Tsangarada
06:04 Agios Ioannis
07:04 #maps
We are located in northern #Pelion, specifically in the #settlements that have an eastern #orientation, towards the #Aegean #Sea.
Kissos is a relatively mountainous village, built at an altitude of 660 meters, which however combines the mountain and the sea qualities in an ideal way due to the short distance (8km) from Agios #Ioannis, 12km from the #ski center (via the new road #Chania - Kissos) and 12 km from #Zagora. As can be seen in the pictures, the vegetation of the whole area is vast, reminiscent of a #rainforest. A protected habitat of the #Natura network. A blessed place that offers special moments to nature #lovers and not only.
The village has 332 inhabitants, but in the past it was abandoned and its inhabitants moved to Agios Ioannis. It lies 48 km from #Volos, the capital of #Magnesia, 365 km from #Athens and 246 km from #Thessaloniki.
The name of the village may refer to the ivy plant or, according to the version of the historian Kordatos, from a corruption of the word gold (Chryssos in #Greek), from an ore mine that was #discovered in the area.
The inhabitants of Kissos are mainly engaged in #agriculture, some in the timber trade and a growing percentage are engaged in #tourism.
In Pelion, by all accounts, the main attractions are the wonderful surrounding nature, the magnificent view towards the sea, the local #architecture. Specifically, in Kissos, the large #square of the village stands out, a meeting point, place of rest, #contemplation, relaxation and festive events.
In the center dominates the #church of #Santa #Marina, a three-aisled #basilica, built around 1650, which was restored (according to the inscription) in the year 1747. Constructed in accordance with the natural landscape, it has been declared a historical monument. It has a wood-carved iconostasis and #frescoes by the popular painter Yiannis Pagonis.
Do not hesitate to taste the crystal clear water from the #marble #lion #fountain, of 1937.
In the village you may find interesting #restaurants, popular throughout the wider region for their local #specialties, the quality and the yummy flavors.
Do not miss the opportunity to walk along the local #routes in the #forest of beech and chestnut, and enjoy the #magic of the water flowing in the #Falls.
In neighboring #Mouresi, the visitor is facing #Halkidiki across the horizon, and Mount #Athos. The settlement has a wild natural beauty but is the ideal place for a vacation time away from the crowds.
#Tsangarada is one of the most popular destinations in Pelion. It is speculated that in ancient times the mountain of #Tsagarada was inhabited by the #Centaurs. It was also the field of the "Battle of the #Giants" and the favorite resort of the #Olympian gods.
And finally Agios Ioannis, a picturesque #seaside settlement and a wonderful beach!
What your eyes #witnessed in this video and the magic of experiencing this excursion from close, will manage to #captivate you. In Pelion, this special place of Magnesia, there is so much beauty and energy that your batteries will be fully charged. And you will breathe freely, without stress, sorrows or thoughts.
Paradise on earth has a name and it is located in Greece.
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Produced by Anastasios Grecos for #Tourismos Travel Guru #channel.
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