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PromiriΠρομύρι
Spend one night in Promiri for a quiet Pelion hillside stay with sea access; a day-trip from Volos works for a swim at Mortia beach and a taverna lunch.
Promiri (also spelled Promyri) is a cluster of stone-built villages — Promiri, Lyri, Katigiorgi and Mortia — on a steep valley in South Pelion. The main road bypasses it, so the cobblestone lanes and the plane-tree square stay quiet. Most visitors come for a slow half-day swim at Mortia beach and a meal, or use it as a base for hiking and exploring nearby Milina and Trikeri.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds on the coast), Nov–Mar (many tavernas and rooms close)
- Airports
- VOL · SKG
- Nights
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Promiri100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Promiri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risks are narrow winding roads, limited street lighting at night and the occasional loose stone on footpaths.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 199 / 166 fire and ambulance · 1571 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVOL Nea Anchialos National Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; limited seasonal flights.
- Getting aroundA car is essential for exploring the wider South Pelion area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a village café€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (500 ml draught)€3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Volos to Promiri (one way)check€40–55 (≈ US$50–65)
- Budget bedStudio or apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €160 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VOL Nea Anchialos National Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; limited seasonal flights. Check Volos KTEL bus connections.) · SKG Thessaloniki Airport (About 2.5–3 h by car via the A1 motorway.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Promiri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential for exploring the wider South Pelion area. The village itself is walkable on cobblestone paths. A taxi boat from Katigiorgi connects to Koukounaries beach on Skiathos (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Car, about 10 km (6.2 mi) / 15 minCar, about 6.2 mi (10 km) / 15 min
Harbour village with tavernas and a small beach; combine with a walk to the nearby chapel.
Trikeri
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car, about 12 km (7.5 mi) / 20 minCar, about 7.5 mi (12 km) / 20 min
Traditional village with a Byzantine church and views over the Pagasetic Gulf.
Argalasti
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car, about 8 km (5 mi) / 12 minCar, about 5 mi (8 km) / 12 min
Largest town in South Pelion; shops, bakeries and a Saturday market.
Paleo Trikeri
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car to Trikeri then a short walk or boat
Abandoned village with restored stone houses; a quiet spot for a wander.
Platanias
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car, about 15 km (9.3 mi) / 20 minCar, about 9.3 mi (15 km) / 20 min
Beach with pebbles and a few tavernas; good for a swim stop.
Skiathos (Koukounaries beach)
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min boat + waiting
Taxi boat from Katigiorgi (check seasonal schedule)
Only runs in summer; confirm departure times locally.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Promiri village centre
Stone-built guesthouses near the square; quiet, limited parking.
Katigiorgi / Mortia coast
Rooms closer to the beach; more seasonal, check if open outside June–September.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Car rental per day (compact, full insurance)1 × €50 · check | €50 |
| Taxi boat Katigiorgi → Koukounaries, one way2 × €15 · check, seasonal | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €187 per person per day, bed included | €374≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and ferry excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a village café | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taverna meal (main + salad + wine) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) per person |
| Beer (500 ml draught) | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Bread from the wood-fired bakery | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi from Volos to Promiri (one way)check | €40–55 (≈ US$50–65) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many tavernas and accommodation close from November to March; confirm ahead.
- Parking is limited in the village centre; leave your car at the edge.
- The road from Volos is winding; allow 45–60 min for the 40 km (25 mi) drive.The road from Volos is winding; allow 45–60 min for the 25 mi (40 km) drive.
- No ATM in Promiri; bring cash from Volos or Milina.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 199 / 166
- Tourist police
- 1571
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance199 / 166
- General emergency112
Embassy
The nearest embassy for most countries is in Athens. For urgent consular help, call the EU-wide 112 or your country's 24-hour hotline.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Volos → Promiri by KTEL bus: about €6–8 (≈ US$7–10), 45–60 min (check)
- Taxi boat Katigiorgi → Koukounaries: about €15 (≈ US$18) per person, seasonal (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Good day (YAH sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ree-STOH)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (POH-soh KAH-nee)
- Το λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (toh lo-ga-ree-az-MOH, pa-ra-ka-LOH)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (poo EE-neh ee pa-ra-LEE-ah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Promiri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds on the coast), Nov–Mar (many tavernas and rooms close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening months for each taverna and guesthouse.
- Taxi boat schedule from Katigiorgi to Skiathos: field-checked and linked.
- Hiking trail map for the Promiri–Mortia–Katigiorgi loop.
- Seasonal closure calendar for South Pelion villages.
Sources
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