In order to enjoy a relaxing holiday far from the beaten track, the charming place Damouchari offers perfect conditions for it. The forested mountain Pelion, which is situated on the east coast of mainland Greece, is the perfect spot for those who seek hiking or relaxing holidays.
Anyone who has seen the successful musical film Mamma Mia! , will have probably wondered where can be found nowadays such a primitive Greece. In fact, the film was shot in Skiathos, Skopelos and Damouchari.
The crystal-clear, turquoise sea, surrounded by an impressive mountainous landscape, undiscovered beaches with little traffic is everyday life for the inhabitants of Damouchari. The settlement is located on the east coast , almost exactly halfway between Athens and Thessaloniki. The closest town Volos is located about 48 kilometers from Damouchari. Volos is also the capital of the region and is often referred as the gateway to Pelion.
The romantic place Damouchari consists of two bays , where you can choose from a sand and a pebble beach. You will also find in this hamlet two small grocery stores, as well as five taverns. The houses in the settlement are all built in the traditional Pelion style. Charming is also the natural harbor of Damouchari.
Would you like to get to know Greece in its original form, then you are exactly right in Damouchari!
Entertainment in and around Damouchari
Water sports enthusiasts they are not only swimming in Damouchari, but also do sailing, canoeing, surfing and fishing. Are you one of those people who would like to explore unspoiled natural landscapes on foot, then find out about the many fantastic footpaths arround Damouchari and generally in Pelion. This will guide you through olive groves and along chestnut tree-lined routes. When Venetian sailors established a trading route along the Aegean Sea, they built a castle on Mount Pelion as a place of rest and refuge from the pirates that threatened their voyages. As it is being said the ruins of this castle survive near the hamlet of Damouchari. Others say that this is a byzantine castle.
The next larger villages are Mouresi and Agios Ioannis . There, you will expand the entertainment and shopping opportunities.
After spending time in Greece this summer, I`ve constantly been slammed by questions from travelers with one eye on their vacations and another on Greece`s financial crisis. Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?
