Mount Pelion, the mythical homeland to Chiron the Centaur and summer residence of the gods is a scenic one-hour drive from Volos, a coastal port city situated midway on the Greek mainland. Mount Pelion remains beautiful all year round with its pristine and diverse beaches, lush forests with miles of hiking trails, skiing in the winter, and picturesque villages that seem to refuse to change as they maintain their traditional architecture with warmth and charm.