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Platanias, home of the "Hotel Des Roses", is a small fishing port serving the village of Promiri. Platanias is situated on the southeast side of Pelion, opposite the Sporades islands of Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and the Northern part of the island of Evia.

All of Platanias and most of the area in the southeast of Pelion used to be the ancient city Sipias, to whom the municipality of Sipiada, where Platanias belongs, owes its name. Writing by Hirodotus suggested that this place was dedicated to Niriides, the goddesses of the sea, as well as to the goddess Thetis, who was abducted by King Pileas in one of the sea caves, which is today found on the spot of Bournias near to Platanias.

The whole area here is filled with scattered ruins, such as the ancient temples of Artemis. You can also see monuments of the Byzantine and the post-Byzantine period, such as churches and monasteries, with rare icons and frescos from this period, which are of immense religious and historic importance.

The monastery of Agios Spyridon is the only one in the all of Greece dedicated to this Saint and has impressive icons and frescos.

It was an important monastery and supported from the very beginning, the revolution against the Ottoman occupation.

In Platanias during the summer two festivals take place. On the 1st of July is the celebration of the small chapel of Agii Anargiri and from the 20th to 25th of August is the festival of “The friends of Platanias”, which is held in honor of the visitors to Platanias.

Platanias is located 60km from the city of Volos, and everyday three scheduled routes with the local buses KTEL from Volos to Platanias operate. ( For bookings - Tel: 24210 25527 ).

Access by airplane to Pelion and Volos is possible via the airport of Volos (Anhialos), which is 90 minutes away, and the airport of Skiathos. We will be pleased to arrange any car hire requirements for our guests for delivery to the hotel or for collection at the airport if desired.

There are some beautiful walking paths from Platanias that take visitors to the neighbouring hamlets and beaches of tranquil and idyllic places such as Mikro and Kastri.

Platanias is the only natural fishing port of Pelion and in its port you will find a number of fishing boats, yachts and sailing vessels. The ship "Africana" provides trips to and from Skiathos from Platanias on a daily basis.

Here at Platanias you can enjoy fresh fish of all the kinds. All over the port and the village, you can find traditional tavernas, fish tavernas, cafes and bars, as well as tsipouro meze ( Greek finger food with tsipouro ). You will have the chance to sample traditional tastes and our famous Greek hospitality.

At Platanias there is a Local Medical office, which operates every day and covers small accidents or injuries. For your daily groceries and international press you can be serviced from the two mini markets of the village, and can buy freshly baked bread from the local bakery.

	HOTEL DES ROSES Category C: 2 ** Platanias - Pelion - Greece
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