Mylopotamos Beach

Welcome to Mylopotamos, perhaps the most iconic and photographed beach in the entire Pelion peninsula. As we stand here at the upper parking area, roughly six kilometers from the village of Tsagkarada, the view before you is…

The journey down to the water is an essential part of the Mylopotamos experience. As you navigate the stone steps and the winding pathway, you are treated to a series of viewpoints that are highly coveted by photographers and…

We are now standing on the main beach of Mylopotamos. This first section is where most of the organized activity takes place during the summer months. …

Dominating the center of the beach is the most iconic feature of Mylopotamos: the natural stone archway. This impressive geological formation serves as a literal and symbolic gate between the two halves of the beach. …

Once you pass through the 'tiny tunnel' or under the arch, you emerge onto the second, smaller beach. This cove often feels more secluded and 'wild' than the first. …

If you walk toward the far end of the second beach, you will find some of the most fascinating geological formations in the area. Look at the cliff faces—they are not solid blocks of stone but are composed of 'one stone over the…

After the exertion of swimming and exploring the caves, the climb back up the path leads to a final, rewarding stop: the cafe perched overlooking the beach. This spot offers what many consider the 'best view' of the entire area. …

As we conclude our tour of Mylopotamos Beach, we leave behind a place that truly earns the title of 'earthly paradise.' We have descended from the mountain heights to the very edge of the Aegean, walked through a stone gate of…