The beach
The beach of Agios Ioannis or Ai Giannis (St.John) is without doubt one of the most popular summertime locations of all Pelion. Cosmopolitan, with numerous modern tourist facilities that attracts a large numbers of visitors making it sometimes difficult to even find a spot at the beach. It has a sandy coast of 800m with white pebbles, and crystalline Aegean waters that have been awarded multiple times with the blue flag. However, caution is advised as the seafloor suddenly deepens and often the winds create high waves. The scenery is completed with the small harbor at its northern end where several types of boats moor.
Agios Ioannis, is among the most organized and developed resorts. It has numerous amenities, from sun beds and umbrellas to canoe, water sports and boat rentals for exploring the Aegean coastline. Along the coast, are many dining and entertainment options including taverns, restaurants, coffee shops and also numerous accommodation options ranging from rooms to let to hotels. The beach is easily accessible by car or by bus.
At both ends of Agios Ioannis are also two exquisite beaches, Papa Nero and Plaka that can be reached by walking and one can enjoy swims there as well. During your stay take some time and wander through Agios Ioannis which is among the oldest sea villages and among the most known summer resorts serving as a port for Agios Dimitrios. Also visit the monastery of Agios Ioannis that the village was named after, the church of the Analipsi and finally don’t miss the sunrise, the village orientation is such that provides to the visitor a magnificent sight.
