As the name suggests – faros is Greek for 'lighthouse' – this place is a shining beacon. Ideal for anyone who likes peace and quiet, it's surrounded by olive groves and holds 17 simple, spotless rooms, with balconies overlooking the Aegean Sea. Although it’s just beyond the south end of Mylopotamos Beach, access is via a somewhat rough 3km road from Xourichti.
Hotel Faros
Pelion Peninsula
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