About the village
Kala Nera is a beautiful coastal settlement build in the lush zone of central Pelion, facing Pagasetic Gulf. Surrounded mostly by plane and olive trees it has a lovely sandy beach, which has been awarded with the blue flag. The sea breeze, the green landscape around and the traditional taverns along the seaside road will excite any visitor. Tourism facilities are well established and offer many options for accommodation and entertainment to choose from.
The village was founded in 1928, when it was recognized as a community, as for the name, it speaks for itself. The plentiful and of good quality waters flowing from the settlements fountains gave the name Kala Nera which literally means Good Waters, taste some of the water to see for yourself. The settlement hosted Pelion’s first industrial unit, the olive and soap manufacturing plants of Sarafopoulou Bros, which gave the place a special and unique reputation.
The many paved roads will give you the opportunity to discover the region and exercise, while for the hiking fans several paths start from the village and lead up to Pinakates, Milies and Vizitsa.
Like all regions of Pelion, Kala Nera has their own religious monument. It is a beautiful church dedicated to Theotokos (Virgin Mary) that stands out for its impressive tall bell tower. During the Koimisis of Theotokos (The Assumption) on August 15 is celebrated with a great fair.
On the village outskirts, two small settlements exist, worth visiting. One of them is Ogla, which you’ll find along the train tracks from where Moutzouris passes. Walk along the tracks and hear the trains sound and discover the gorgeousness of the surroundings. The second is the old settlement of Argiireika, where you will discover houses with traditional folk architecture.
If you get tired of walking, head for a swim in the exquisite beach of Kala Nera, in the clear waters of the Pagasetic. Next to the beach is a small port where small boats and ships are mooring. If you wish, boats set sail doing a round-trip of the Pagasetic gulf that is a unique experience.
