LOCATION
Luscious forests, hidden canyons, crystal streams, wondrous waterfalls and pristine beachesare one of Greece’s best kept secrets found in Northern Evia and undiscovered by mass tourism. Endowed with amazing nature, it features sites of ecological, historical, religious and archaeological significance which, together with the locals’ warm hospitable nature, makes it a destination that you will make you want to return time and time again.
Visitors can choose from a range of activities, including hiking, horseback riding, kite surfing, mountain walks and trails, scuba diving, boat rides to secluded beaches….. and those lucky enough to meet our seas most beautiful visitors…. Seals and dolphins which very often visit Northern Evia from the marine park of Alonissos across the Island.
The friendly service offered from the small family taverns await to treat you, your family and your appetite with homemade special delicacies and fresh fish!
Pili
Pili is a picturesque seaside village which is embraced by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea along the lacy beaches offering a natural scenery. The main beach has a peculiar coloration followed by smaller secluded beaches stretching east to the beach of Sarakinikos whose warmth manages to captivate even the most discerning visitor.
The area is known as one of the most beautiful coastlines of Greece and annually attracts tourists from different parts of the world. Enjoy the tranquility provided by the small hamlet which has not lost anything of its personality and the authenticity of its residents.
During the celebration of the Panagias (Assumption of Our Lady), a festival is held in the chapel located in the mountain of the village. Inside the chapel visitors can still see the frescoes on the walls as well as vandalism which occurred when is had been under Turkish rule.
This celebration calls for a picnic! So take your blanket and prepare yourselves for a traditional feast with the pots full of either pasta with goat or chick peas cooking on the camp fire. Once the food is ready all those celebrating form a line with their plates and forks and fill up on the traditional meals. A traditional celebration which has been held for many years and is worth a visit.
ACCESS
From Athens : Two hours from Athens : 130km
Follow the signs to North Evia – Prokopi (St John Russian). Approximately 45 km from Chalkida, you will reachProkopi village and the miraculous St. John Russian. Turn right and follow the signs to Pili. Pass through the village square and follow the road leading to the beach. Shortly before you reach the beach you will find a crossroad where you turn right towards Vlachia-Sarakiniko. At 2 km, on your left you will see Xenia Residence. Just above the main beach.
From Thessaloniki : 344km
Follow the national road Thessaloniki-Athens. 60km before you reach Lamia, you will find Glyfas, Fthiotida. You will take the ferry from Glyfa to AgiokamposEvia. Once you get off the ferry follow the signs to Istiea– Limni – Madoudi -Prokopi (St. John Russian). When you will find Prokopi village turn left to Pili. Pass through the village square and follow the road leading to the beach. Shortly before you reach the beach you will find a crossroad where you turn right towards Vlachia-Sarakiniko. At 2 km, on your left you will see Xenia Residence. Just above the main beach.
Distances
Visitors can choose from a range of activities, including hiking, horseback riding, kite surfing, mountain walks and trails, scuba diving, boat rides to secluded beaches….. and those lucky enough to meet our seas most beautiful visitors…. Seals and dolphins which very often visit Northern Evia from the marine park of Alonissos across the Island.
The friendly service offered from the small family taverns await to treat you, your family and your appetite with homemade special delicacies and fresh fish!
Pili
Pili is a picturesque seaside village which is embraced by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea along the lacy beaches offering a natural scenery. The main beach has a peculiar coloration followed by smaller secluded beaches stretching east to the beach of Sarakinikos whose warmth manages to captivate even the most discerning visitor.
The area is known as one of the most beautiful coastlines of Greece and annually attracts tourists from different parts of the world. Enjoy the tranquility provided by the small hamlet which has not lost anything of its personality and the authenticity of its residents.
During the celebration of the Panagias (Assumption of Our Lady), a festival is held in the chapel located in the mountain of the village. Inside the chapel visitors can still see the frescoes on the walls as well as vandalism which occurred when is had been under Turkish rule.
This celebration calls for a picnic! So take your blanket and prepare yourselves for a traditional feast with the pots full of either pasta with goat or chick peas cooking on the camp fire. Once the food is ready all those celebrating form a line with their plates and forks and fill up on the traditional meals. A traditional celebration which has been held for many years and is worth a visit.
ACCESS
From Athens : Two hours from Athens : 130km
Follow the signs to North Evia – Prokopi (St John Russian). Approximately 45 km from Chalkida, you will reachProkopi village and the miraculous St. John Russian. Turn right and follow the signs to Pili. Pass through the village square and follow the road leading to the beach. Shortly before you reach the beach you will find a crossroad where you turn right towards Vlachia-Sarakiniko. At 2 km, on your left you will see Xenia Residence. Just above the main beach.
From Thessaloniki : 344km
Follow the national road Thessaloniki-Athens. 60km before you reach Lamia, you will find Glyfas, Fthiotida. You will take the ferry from Glyfa to AgiokamposEvia. Once you get off the ferry follow the signs to Istiea– Limni – Madoudi -Prokopi (St. John Russian). When you will find Prokopi village turn left to Pili. Pass through the village square and follow the road leading to the beach. Shortly before you reach the beach you will find a crossroad where you turn right towards Vlachia-Sarakiniko. At 2 km, on your left you will see Xenia Residence. Just above the main beach.
Distances
- Athens – Pili : 130 km
- Chalkida – Pili : 56 km
- Prokopi – Pili : 10 km
- Thessaloniki – Pili : 344 km
- Agiokampos – Pili : 78 km
