Housed in a renovated 19th-century mansion, design hotel Despotiko is located in the centre of scenic Portaria It offers individually decorated, luxurious rooms with Mount Pelion or Pagasitikos gulf views.Despotiko rooms are equipped with cable LCD TV and free Wi-Fi access. Marble bathrooms are stocked with luxury amenities, slippers and bathrobes. Some units feature a fireplace. A traditional breakfast buffet is served every morning, offering local homemade pies and pastries. An on-site children’s playroom is available. Guests can enjoy refreshments in the stone patio under the plane tree. Portariais only 7.5 miles from the city of Volos and a 15-minutes drive from the Hania ski centre. Free private parking is possible at Despotiko Hotel.

Thessaly. This region of Greece, which borderd with the Aegean Sea on the east is a truly unique and inspiring region, and one that offers a huge range of landscape, natural beauty and perfect destinations for holidays throughout the year. With Despotiko as your starting point, there are plenty of sights to keep you fascinated in the surrounding area. During the summer season, the beautiful beaches all around the coast are full of people enjoying the summer sun and sea. During the winter season, visitors descend onto Mount Pelion for its fantastic ski centre. Other winter sports and activities also take place here. The region of Meteora in the county of Trikala is one that all visitors to the region should try and visit. The stunning monasteries located right at the top the famous rocks is a truly unique sight, and one that needs to be seen to be believed. Trikala is also home to the stunning “Lake Plastira”. Despotiko is located at Portaria, Pelion, Magnesia, 37011, Greece – a place that visitors will instantly fall in love with and the ideal starting point to explore an area of immense natural beauty. Thessaly is a remarkable region of Greece with a delightful selection of landscapes, scenery and opportunities for unique and interesting holidays. The region is easily accessible from both North and South Greece.