Palladio Hotel
is a hotel in
Portaria
offering a most varied range of services. Its full respect of the
traditional architecture of the region differentiates it from the rest
of the hotels, in one of Pelion's most idyllic villages. Among the most
frequently mentioned destinations in the international travel and
leisure press, Portaria is ideal for a vacation all year round,
offering great variety of choice both to sea and mountain-lovers.
The hotel premises, a model local architecture building complex, stands
out among the old mansions which have been transformed - not always
successfully for that matter- into hotels in Portaria. The traditional
building was built at a first stage, followed by the restoration of the
neoclassical building of 1892. Both buildings operate as of 1990,
consisting of five(5) rooms each. All original woodwork and stonework
material has been preserved, in full harmony with the landscape.
Overlooking the Pagasitikos bay and the village of Makrinitsa, the
distinguished character of our premises can guarantee moments of calm
and relaxation, bringing man closer to nature. Wooden furniture,
fireplaces in almost all rooms, finely handcrafted carpets and
traditional folk items adorn the rooms and the common living areas of
one of the most lavish hotels in Portaria.
Accommodatie:
If you have chosen Portaria as your holiday destination in Pelion,
PALLADIO HOTEL
is the ideal hotel for you! The traditional
hotel complex comprises 5 neoclassical buildings, offering a most
enjoyable stay during you holiday in Pelion. With a total of 18 rooms,
all individually furnished and decorated in the traditional Pelion
style and with a different character each, our hotel offers all modern
amenities to out guests.
THE 1850 BUILDING:
Traditional Pelion complex, dating back to 1850, comprising two (2)
two-storey duplex suites, with autonomous heating, fireplace, PC
nconnection, minibar, jacuzzi, safe, canopy bed, telephone, television
(national channels and Filmnet) on both floors, hair-dryer. This
traditional complex is ideal for newly-weds or for families of four (4)
persons. The traditional roof beams, the wooden furniture, the
fireplaces and the traditional curtains guarantee a feeling of warmth
and an atmosphere becoming a traditional hotel complex in Pelion. Upon
arrival our newly wed guests will find: flowers and wine in the room -
an assortment of fine chocolates for the first night - breakfast served
in the room (at prior notice) -the fireplace burning (at prion notice).
THE 1892 BUILDING
The fourth of the five (5) in total guesthouses in our Pelion complex
is one (1) neoclassical building dating back to 1892, comprising five
(5) rooms witha a central lounge and a large fireplace. Amenities:
central heating, telephone, television, hair-dryer. Canopy bed in three
(3) of the rooms and fireplace in two (2).
THE TRADITIONAL BUILDING
Traditional complex in Portaria consisting of five (5) rooms with
central heating, hair-dryer, mini fridge, telephone, television, four
(4) of the rooms with a fireplace and three (3) with a canopy bed.
THE 1820 BUILDING
The oldest of the five (5) guesthouses of the complex. It is a
stonework building dating back to 1820, consisting of two (2) rooms
with a private yard and a view to Makrinitsa village. Amenities:
autonomous heating, fireplace, PC connection, mini fridge, jacuzzi,
canopy bed, telephone, television (national channels and Filmnet),
hair-dryer.
THE 1880 BUILDING
One (1) neoclassical 1880 bulding comprising four (4) rooms with
autonomous heating, a fireplace, PC connection, minibar, safe,
telephone, television (national channels and Filmnet), hair-dryer.
Three (3) of the rooms with a jacuzzi and two (2) of the rooms have a
canopy bed.
For groups from eight (8) to twleve (12) persons, you can book the
entire neoclassical building of 1982 or that of 1880 or both and enjoy
an unforgettable holiday in Pelion!
Services & Facilitieten:
Palladio Hotel
offers everything you need for a
comfortable stay and an unforgettable holiday in Portaria all year
round. Make now your reservation in one of the most lavish hotels
offering:
Rich breakfast buffet
with genuine home made delicacies in the traditional breakfast room
next to the fire place. Breakfast hours:9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Free firewood:
Our guests find upon arrival the fireplace of their room stocked with
firewood.,
Room Service:
Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.,
Daily maid service ,
Parking: There
is a free municipal parking place next to the hotel premises,
Internet: Some
rooms offer internet access, while there is a common computer room with
internet access for all our guests .,
Car rental,
Laundry Service (upon request
and in special cases),
Horseback riding lessons
(upon request before arrival).
Andere informatie:
Sights
Pigi Manas" (a paved square and a pavilion to rest among
the planes and the waters).
"Karavos" Waterfall (a small natural waterfall, where the
visitor has the opportunity of spending moments of relaxation and view
Portaria from aloft).
Square "Adamenas" (ideal place for relaxation and
recreation, starting point of the "Centaurs' path" that leads to "Pigi
Manas").
Central Square "Melina Merkouri" (surrounded by hotels and
taverns; here most cultural activities take place).
Square "Taxiarchon" (the visitor can enter the stone chapel
and enjoy the magnificent view over Volos and Pagassitikos' gulf).
Monuments
Athanassakio Kindergarten (one of the first in Greece).
Zoulia Mansion (which operated as a Vocational School for
girls, today it is a museum).
Tsopotio School (nowadays, the elementary school).
Theoxenia (ruins of the most luxurious hotel in the Balkans
of the prewar era, which operated since 1905).
Panaghia Portarea (Byzantine chapel of the 11th century,
what is left from the old monastery, around which Portaria was built;
according to certain sources, Portaria took its name from this chapel).
Panaghitsa - Aghios
Symeon (small church of archaeological importance, recently restored).
Fountains
The word Pelion brings to mind endless expanses of green pasture and
clear, crystalline water. This life giving element actually leaves the
visitor ecstatic. The mind and the eyes relax completely, in any part
of this area. As a result there are many fountains on this mountain.
All over Portaria the visitor may see fountains and springs, simple or
decorated, some with arches, scattered on the main road or in the
narrow cobbled streets.
Reaching the Municipality of Portaria, in front of the low wall, is the
stone fountain which was made in 1965. This fountain is not new, but
was transported from the courtyard of Lambrini Dobas house, where it
was built in 1861. In the ground of the Town Hall there is yet another
exquisite example , made from Propan stones. Further on in the parking
area, one more stone fountain. Here the visitor can stop in peace, far
from the traffic, to taste the cool water, while he appreciates the
sight. Another fountain is near Aghios Nikolaos above the national road
this is whitewashed and decorated with small red tiles.
Going uphill towards Karavos, just before reaching the Devriades
pension, the mayor Vassilis Kontorizos built two together, exactly
beneath the playground. One more small fountain can be seen at the end
of the cobbled street in front of his parental home.
Procceding towards the Red Cross, just as you pass the hotel
"Portaria", under the big plane tree is one more stone fountain.
On the other side, from the Provinical road from Portaria to Makrinitsa
is Adamenas fountain. The unique water is from its own spring. Under
the plane trees in the ravine, meeting place of many residents of
Volos, who come to get water- an excuse I believe- mainly to enjoy the
unforgettable landscape. The beauty, the fresh, cool air, the view.
Ligging:
Palladio Hotel
is situated in Portaria of Pelion.
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