Description of the attraction
Trikeri is a small mountain settlement in the southwestern part of the picturesque Greek peninsula of Pelion, 81 km from the administrative center of the Magnesia region - the city of Volos. The town is nestled on top of a steep rocky hill, at an altitude of 450 m above sea level and offers its guests fantastic panoramic views of the Pagassian Gulf and Pelion.
The settlement was founded around the beginning of the 17th century by the inhabitants of the nearby islet of Paleo Trickery (Old Trickery) who tried to find refuge in the Pelion mountains (due to the constant threats of pirate raids). In the late 18th and early 19th century, Trikeri had one of the largest merchant fleets in the region, which subsequently took an active part in the Greek Revolution.
Today Trikeri is an authentic Greek settlement with narrow cobbled streets, beautiful old mansions and temples. This is a great place for those who want to relax in silence, away from the excessive hustle and bustle and enjoy the real Greece.
Among the main attractions of Trikeri, it is worth noting the Church of St. Athanasius, the Church of Agia Anargiri and the Church of Agia Triada. You can get acquainted with local traditions by visiting local cultural events. Large-scale mass festivities and grandiose festivities with music, dancing and food are certainly held in Trickery on Easter and May 1.
The lovely fishing village of Agia Kiriyaki, located just 4 km from the village of Trikeri, is definitely worth a visit. Here, in one of the cozy taverns, you can taste excellent local cuisine, the menu of which offers a fairly wide selection of dishes from the freshest fish and seafood. You can also go on a short sea trip and visit the islet of Paleo Trickery.
Until the 70s of the last century, it was possible to get to Trikeri only by sea. Today, going on an excursion to Trikeri by land, you can fully enjoy the magnificent natural landscapes and the amazing beauty of the landscapes of the peninsula, as well as visit one of the many mountain villages scattered along the slopes of Pelion on the way.
