O Manolas

Pelion Peninsula


Among the row of fish tavernas lined up along the Agia Kyriaki waterfront, this one is especially renowned for its lobster and spaghetti (among other fresh-fish delicacies). It faces across to the opposite shoreline of Evia.


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Nearby Pelion Peninsula attractions

1. Old Radio Museum

11.18 MILES

If you’re one of those people who think nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, turn your dial to this spot. A celebration of one collector’s pre-digital love…

2. Olive Museum of Pelion

15.87 MILES

Set in an old stone mansion, very near Ano Gatzea’s station on the To Trenaki train line, this inviting little spot is dedicated to the olive and its oil…

3. Vriniotis Winery

16.38 MILES

With vines trickling down to Edipsos Bay below, this 100-acre family-run winery 16km northwest of Loutra Edipsou specialises in wines produced from unique…

4. Loutron Beach

16.56 MILES

The town beach, opposite the opulent Thermae Sylla spa hotel at the south end of town, heats up year-round thanks to the toasty thermal waters that spill…

5. Agioi Taxiarhes

16.84 MILES

The church of Agioi Taxiarhes, on Milies’ central square, is noteworthy for its beautiful 18th-century frescoes, all painted over 33 years by a single…

6. Museum of Milies

16.86 MILES

The quaint Milies Museum exhibits local crafts and costumes, with friendly staff on hand to explain the history of the area. Call ahead to check current…

7. Library of Milies

16.86 MILES

Ask in Milies’ library, above the village square, to see their displays of antiquarian books, printed between 1498 and 1899.

8. Little Banana Beach

17.79 MILES

Famous for its naturist and LGBT vibe, Little Banana (just north of Big Banana Beach) is blessed with white-gold sands and swaths of pines, but building…