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Archontiko Blana Traditional House - Vyzitsa village, Mount Pelion
- LOCATION INFORMATION
Pelion peninsula is one of the few regions
in Greece where you can easily combine a mountain and beach vacation.
Archontiko Blana Traditional House is located in Vyzitsa, one of
the mountain villages of Pelion. According to Greek Mythology Mount
Pelion was the home of the Centaurs. Pelio has 24 picturesque villages,
most of these villages, including Vyzitsa, look the same as they
did centuries ago. Built in the unique traditional architecture
and tucked away amongst lush green woods. The famous, picturesque
villages of Portaria, Makrinitsa, Vyzitsa, Tsagarada, Zagora among
others are more and more frequented by Greek and Foreign visitors.
Archontiko Blana in Vyzitsa village could not be better situated.
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Using
Archontiko Blana Traditional House as your base, you could visit Volos
city situated 30 kms away with its pleasant pedestrian arcades, many
museums, visit one of Volos' famous Tsipouradika where you can drink
ouzo or tsipouro served along with the traditional Volos region dishes.
The port of Volos is also a gateway to the nearby Sporadic islands
of Skiathos, Alonissos and Skopelos. Staying at Archontiko Blana you
can drive to the nearby skiing resort of Hania.
Vyzitsa village build on the west side of the Pelion Peninsula faces
the Pagasitic bay south of Volos. Vyzitsa is spectacular with beautiful
old houses made of wood and stone, some of them converted into hotels
and guesthouses. The sound of water is everywhere in Vyzitsa as streams
rush through the village. The nearest beach to Vyzitsa village, Koropi
beach, is just over 6 kilometers away. |
HOW TO GET TO HOTEL ARCHONTIKO BLANA TRADITIONAL
HOUSE, VYZITSA VILLAGE, MOUNT PELION, MAINLAND GREECE
There is a public bus service as well as a train service from Athens
and from Salonika to Volos. From Volos there is a bus service to Vyzitsa
village, 30 kilometers away where Archontiko Blana is situated. Apart
from public bus and train services, you can drive to Vyzitsa village
in Mount Pelion through the extensive Greek motorway road system.
Approximate journey time by car to Vyzitsa from Athens is 5 hours
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Archontiko
Blana Traditional House
- Vyzitsa village, Mount Pelion, GENERAL INFORMATION
Archontiko Blana Traditional House was build back in 1827 and represents
a perfect example of Pelion architecture. It was been lovingly restored
by it's present owners, to it's present state retaining all it's
old grandeur and atmosphere. On entering Archontiko Blana the detail
of carved wood is evident in not only the Blana's lounge with the
fireplace but also in it's 4 traditional rooms.
Archontiko
Blana offers a lounge with a fireplace with fantastic views both
to the mountains and the Aegean sea. For those that wish to relax
there is also a Sauna on offer. There is also a garden area and
a parking area. Archontiko Blana is famous for it's rich, traditional
breakfast it offers, made of local produce.
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| Archontiko
Blana Traditional House, Vyzitsa
village, Mount Pelion
- ROOM FACILITIES
Blana traditional house offers just 4 rooms,
all traditionally furnished and and restored to it's original
1827 look but with all the modern comforts. All 4 bedrooms offer
a private bathroom, color TV, radio, telephone, safe box, heating/air-conditioning
and a mini bar. The honeymoon suite also offers a hydromassage
bathtub. |
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| Archontiko
Blana Traditional House, Byzitsa Village, Pelion,
CONTACT DETAILS
ARCHONTIKO BLANA, VYZITSA VILLAGE, PELION,
GREECE
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Vyzitsa village, Pelion
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Lounge at archontiko blana, vyzitsa, pelion |
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Hania skiing resort, around 30 kilometers from Archontiko Blana |
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Volos |
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