Spring in Pelion is a little late in coming especially in the higher altitudes. It usually sets in in mid April and the entire May, when one can virtually watch buds turn into blossoms and blossoms into leaves and fruits. The mountain, now stripped of snow, dons its green outfit and compliments the scenery with numerous flowers.

The unspoilt villages and hamlets open up to fragrant air and light, and their inhabitants tend to their gardens and flower beds and pots, and make preparations for the great festivities of the Greek Easter, a time when people, locals and visitors, feast for three days and revel in song and dance under clear blue skies and soothing sunshine.

Late April, May, June, September and October is the best time for holidaymakers who are keen on walking and hiking vacations. The endless network of mule-tracks and paths is inviting and challenging; it promises healthy exercise and pleasant walking experiences through gorgeous countryside, and an opportunity to have a rest at one of the lovely beaches and a quick dip in the turquoise sea while fresh fish is being cooked on charcoal at the nearby taverna.