Wherever you see underlined text, it is a link to the respective Google Maps location.
I've also added intonations to the location titles, to help you pronounce them better (this tends to make communication easier when you talk with locals).
The tour
In the summer you'll have a hard time picking which beach to visit first. In the winter and especially in the fall, you will want to take your car and just cruise around admiring the unique scenery that unfolds in front of your eyes, in one of the greenest part of Greece that will now be full of autumn colours. Just with the amount of stops you'll be making along the way to admire nature, you'll have a full day doing just that.
Tsangaráda
This is one big village, spread along the road. It's more like 3-4 villages joined in one, space-wise. So this isn't a village you can walk from edge to edge, unless you really like walking. It has lots of shops and restaurants and cafés, so you'll be able to find lots of stuff to have along the way.
Zagorá
One of the biggest villages in Pelion, where you can spend lots of time roaming the cobbled roads and enjoying coffee and food in one of the village's many shops.
Kissós waterfalls
After Mouresi and before Kissos you'll come across the Kissos waterfalls. It's a good opportunity to stretch those legs and burn some of those calories by walking along the waters and admiring the scenery.
After Makryrrachi and Zagora...
After Makryrrachi you can visit three more spots that are towads Zagora. They're not that far away and if you're not tired so far, they're well worth a visit.
The stream in Plakotoúra
If you want to step on some dirt and walk a little, a next stop continuing to Zagora is the stream in Plakotoura. Park on the road (there is space), follow the signs and in 10 minutes you are in the stream.
The waterfalls of Póros Zagorás
Shortly after Plakotoura there is another spot of natural beauty to tour with crystal clear and cold waters. It is quite close to the stream in Plakotoura and the more adventurous among you may venture to reach the waterfalls on foot. The more daring among you might even care to dive into the icy waters of the waterfall.
Galanórema bridge / Galanópetra
A spot of natural beauty on the main road. Daniel may have given a hand to the whole situation in 2023, but it remains a magical spot where many people still stop to walk on the rocks in the stream and take photos.
Beaches
Kalamáki (very beautiful, large, quiet, 70+ steps to reach, large pebbles, rocky)
The closest beach to Milies, on the Aegean side. Crystal clear waters, large pebbles and large rocks behind you forming a very beautiful and unique scenery. This has traditionally been a fishing spot for locals. The last few years this beach has grown significantly and has, surprisingly, become far more accessible when it comes to water ingress and egress.
From the parking area down to the beach there are about 75 well-laid steps and side railings, so be prepared for that exercise.
Lambinoú (quiet, a few steps, pebbles)
Another beach that grew quite significantly after the Daniel storm. That, however, hasn't ruined it. Quite on the contrary, it still retains its beauty, which might be different now, but you'll be highly rewarded by it.
The only tavern that is on the beach is a gem. Good coffee and fantastic fish food at good prices. Luckily the owners didn't see it as "we've got no competition so let's rip them".
Mylopótamos (VERY touristic, very beautiful, fine pebbles)
At the start of Tsangarada (when heading north) you'll find the exit for Mylopotamos. During the summer this is one VERY busy place, with whatever that entails. But this doesn't happen for no reason. The beach has a unique beauty and everyone is looking for a spot to lay their towel in there. So, be prepared, both psychologically and time-wise, if you're planning on visiting there on a weekend or on a public holiday.
Fakístra (natural beauty, pebble and sand, rather hard to reach)
From the upper edge of Tsagarada you will reach one of the most beautiful beaches of the area, Fakistra. You will park relatively high in relation to the beach and walk a fairly steep downhill of about 150 meters. Which then you'll have to climb back… Of course, the beach is exceptionally beautiful, so you will meet many "pilgrims" who will be carrying up and down refrigerators and supplies and all the like.
Needless to say, there's no shops or organisation down there, so be prepared with your own supplies. And some steady shoes for that steep incline.
Damoúchari (relaxed, very beautiful, sand and pebbles, organised)
One of the gems of Pelion, a very beautiful place to visit, and there are a few fish taverns and small cafés to enjoy your time while there. This is no tourist hotspot, however. Small place, quiet, VERY beautiful and it has luckily retained its "character". This is one of my favourite beaches in northeast Pelion.
Papá Neró
This is one very popular beach, along with Agios Ioannis and Agii Sarada. Clean waters, lots of shops and cafes, pebbles on the beach and lots of space to walk and exercise.
Ágios Ioánnis (very touristic, sandy)
One of the most touristic beaches in Pelion, especially among the locals. There's loads of cafeterias, taverns, shops and anything you might want. There's also ample walking space to burn those calories.
Pláka
Fine pebble on the beach and a very beautiful natural surrounding. Amenities are close by. This is one of the most beautiful spots to choose.
Bánikas (access through dirt road, rocky, wild beauty, pebble beach)
One of the more secluded beaches with a rocky environment at the mouth of a large stream. Fine pebble on the beach and crystal clear waters as always.
Ágii Saránda (touristic, sandy)
If you're into more organised and touristic beaches, this is one for you. You'll have everything at your feet without the place being overly touristic.
Horeftó
Like Agii Saranda but a little quieter. Fine pebble and sand and just enough amenities.
Parísena - Turkopigí - Análipsi - Elítsa
The last four beach on this side of Pelion, before we start venturing a little too far north and onto the Larissa Prefecture. All beaches are on the more natural side of things, with very little human tampering and with much less organisation and shops compared to Plaka or Agii Saranda.