Travel to Elati and Pertouli, the mountain paradise of Greece

In a landscape of significant natural beauty on the southern slopes of Pindos, among dense fir forests, lush alpine meadows and running water from rivers and streams, are the picturesque settlements of Elati and Pertouli. Built in an amphitheatrical way on the slopes, acquiring a combination of an excellent network of tourist infrastructure and a breathtaking beauty they manage to be considered a top choice for winter holidays, an undeniable mosaic of unique moments and experiences.

A labyrinth of cobbled narrow and picturesque streets reveals the beautiful stone mansions that adorn the squares of the two settlements,representing excellent examples of elegant, traditional architecture, which reflects the manorial profile of the settlements and impresses every visitor.

Scattered fountains and small chapels complement, ideally, the architectural landscape of the area, which becomes a starting point for excursions to nature, with the Pertouliotika meadows gaining impressions, as the numerous streams, small ponds and water meadows of the Pertouliotis river compose a dreamy alpine landscape which excites the senses. The church of Porta Panagia, in Pyli with its imposing arched bridge, impresses every visitor with its amazing mosaic decoration, while the Holy Monastery of the Holy Cross of Doliana and the medieval monastery of Agios Vissarion stand out as the absolute ecclesiastical ornaments of the area. And while the Red Rock stands majestically above Elati, the ski center of the area offers endless moments of recreation, as the excursions to Neraidochori and the settlements of Desi and Pyrra in the wider area of Aspropotamos, will complete the pieces of a charming canvas.

Food and local cuisine

The area offers a wide range of local products of excellent quality. Try A wide variety of meat dishes (pork, venison, roe deer), with wild boar hunting and pork knuckle being the top local specialties, while handmade pasta and products such as chestnuts, apples, plums, herbs, mushrooms, hobey and the local tsipouro will excite you.

When to visit Elati and Pertouli

Although they are primarily mountainous destinations, both Elati and Pertouli are offered for visits all seasons depending on your interests. Winter is ideal for winter sports, while spring, summer and autumn are ideal seasons for hiking and all kinds of excursions to nature.

Moving from/ to Elati and Pertouli

Go to the area by road. By car from the road Pyli-Pertouli, (if you come from Pyli, Trikala, Karditsa), from the road Gardiki - Pertouli (if you come from the villages of Aspropotamos) and from the village Chrysomilia, if you come from Kalambaka. Frequent intercity bus routes of the Trikala law also ensure access to the area.