Paleo Trikeri is a small island in the Pagasitic Gulf off the end of the Pelion peninsula in Thessaly. It is part of the South Pelion municipality.
Understand
[edit]It has a reported population of fewer than a hundred people, but only a dozen or so live there year-round. The island is covered by dense vegetation that consists mainly of olive groves.
During the Second Balkan War (1913) and World War II it was used as a prison camp.
Get in
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A taxi boat connects Alogoporos beach near Trikeri, with Palaio Trikeri island.
Get around
[edit]There are no cars or roads on the island.
See
[edit]The monastery of Panagia Evangelistria is in the center of the island. It was built in the 19th century.
Do
[edit]Trikeri Island has many beaches that are suitable for swimming.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]Look for a taverna in the port of Paleo Trikeri (Agios Ioannis).