Community of Keramidi

Keramidi is a beautiful, picturesque village situated 44km north-east of Volos at 300m above sea level, with views of the infinite blue Aegean. Magnesia, KeramidiNature has lavished her beauties on the landscape here. The stone houses of the village, the paved squares with the lofty plane trees, the picturesque tavernas, the unspoiled beaches -Kamari, Agrielia, Veneto - the comfortable hotels and rental rooms: all offering unique moments of carefree relaxation.

According to the 2001 census Keramidi has 780 inhabitants. The main occupations are organic livestock rearing, fishing and olive-growing.

Keramidi is a living community with a rich cultural heritage that the local people have respected and worked hard to preserve. On the feast of Aghios Georgios there is a traditional celebration in the village with food, drink and local dances; those attending are offered the famous 'blougouri', made of various meats cooked with coarse wheat. There is also a celebration to mark the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin from 23-25 August.

Web site: www.keramidi-pelion.gr