About the village
Kato (Lower) Gatzea is the port village of Ano Gatzea. It is a small settlement next to the Pagasetic Sea that attracts thousands of visitors especially during the summer months. It offers every kind of tourist amenities including accommodation, coffee shops, bars and restaurants next to the sea and around nature as it is surrounded by various fruit and ornamental trees making it even more beautiful.
Relevant findings suggest, that the area was inhabited from the early Christian period and its name derives probably from the fact that its anchorage looks like a hook (Greek: Gatzos).
In the past it served as a commercial center, where the famous Pelion edible olive was gathered, packed and marketed, also noted by the old olive warehouses along the beach.
Kato Gatzea is not famous for its sights as it is for its activities and events that take place. Every summer, the “Aiolos" sailing competition is held and fills the village with athletes and visitors.
Finally, Kato Gatzea is also famous for its organized campsites in which you can stay close nature offering modern facilities to travellers.
