The Pilion peninsula has a ridge of high mountains down its central spine. Khorefto (Chorefton, according to Google Maps) is on the Eastern greener side, and we suspect gets some mixed weather outside of the main season. The whole area is criss-crossed by old cobbled donkey paths, kalderimia, along which my correspondents enjoyed several wonderful walks. The sea, like everywhere in Greece, was crystal clear - a snorkeller's paradise. Even in August there were only a handful of foreigners; Khorefto is a small Greek village where the Greeks go on holiday. The Pilion being such a gem, make sure you visit it before the package tour rush!

A Barefoot reporter's visit in August coincided with the start of the start of the apple picking: the Pilion is the main apple-growing area of Greece. Each day more apple crates were piled up along the edges of the road. Zagora, 20 minutes back up the mountain from Khorefto, is the main town for the area and apple-growing capital of Greece. Zagora boasts a bank, a good selection of shops, and a wonderful old town square lined with bars and tavernas. All shaded by huge 100-year-old pine trees, under which the old men sit gossiping and smoking. My reporter rated it 90%; sounds wonderful.

Rakopotamos

Rakopotamos

5:28 am, May 16, 2025

13°C

overcast clouds

Humidity: 92 %

Pressure: 1007 mb

Wind: 2 mph

Wind Gust: 4 mph

Clouds: 100%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:13 am

Sunset: 8:36 pm

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This is a jewel to be discovered. We visited as a family, during August 2014. Although in the middle of the high season, the beach was almost 70% naturists. Crystal waters, rich snorkelling, fine sand. Natural shade from the mountain and the rocks. The beach is used for free camping (4-5 campers while we were there).

Take water and everything you need, you will not find anything down there. The beach will compensate you for your effort. PLEASE KEEP IT CLEAN. If you visit in July or September, chances are that you will be bit less than alone.

We visited this beach regularly in 2019. It is a great clean beach with amazing, clean waters and relatively easy access. A hidden gem and definitely the most beautiful beach in Thessaly. It is accessible through an easy path that starts from the main road where you can park your car. It is almost 100% nudist and attracts many campers (mostly Greeks who leave their tents for the whole season).