Winter

Winter
The days are shorter, cold weather sets in, and the last yellow leaves fall to the ground uncovering the aesthetic simplicity of the area. Don’t get fooled by the  close proximity from the sea. Winters can be heavy here and Pelion is ready to welcome them.

Snowfalls cover the peaks of the mountain very often and everything is cotton-white above 500m. Mountain trails close, although the central main road is always open and snow machines work extra hard to keep the main route accessible. Roads are slippery, though especially when wet, and when thick fog falls, it makes driving a bit difficult. In these cases drivers need to be extra careful use of wheel – chains is recommended. Nevertheless, weather conditions vary according the altitude.

The ski center at Chania, together with other various winter activities, are in their glory. How often can you ski down a mountain slope having as a view the endless blue waters of the Aegean Sea? At Pelion this quite probable, offering the ski fans a unique experience. Strolling in the mountain is another pleasure, provided you are equipped with warm clothes and suitable shoes.

Wood burning fireplaces never stop, and the smell of roasted chestnuts evokes happy memories from the past and livens the senses. Taverns and restaurants are more than prepared to welcome visitors offering tasty local dishes, house wines and “tsipouro” – their own production very often.

Eating in front of a fireplace with friends, having an after drink late at night or simply relaxing with people you love, are some of the choices during winter. The decision is yours alone…. And this is just about how winter is spent in Pelion; while days are getting longer, small signs and big changes happen, as spring approaches.