Portaria (Greek: Πορταριά), Stagiates (Greek: Σταγιάτες) and Katichori (Greek: Κατηχώρι), are NE of Volos, Magnesia, Greece. Since these villages are close to each other, they are considered as a single travel destination

Understand

It's on the way to Eastern Pelion.

Get in

Portaria is connected by bus from Volos Interurban Bus Terminal ("Yperastiko KTEL") (KTEL Volou), Details on buses, can be found online here

Katichori and Stagiates are connected by Volos urban bus line no 4 (Ano Volos). Timetables over here: Νο 4 Katichori, Stagiates (Κατηχώρι, Σταγιάτες).

Do

Hiking

• Portaria to Chania (East of Porteria), 8 km, 2 hr.
• Chania to Portaria, alternative route 7 km, 1 hr 30 min.
• Porteria to Makrinitsa (North West of Porteria) via Stagiates, 3.5 km, 2 hr 40 min.
• Porteria to Drakia, (South East of Porteria) 7.3 km, 3 hr 20 min.
• Porteria to Alle Merla (South West of Porteria) via Katichori, 3.5 km, 1 hr 30 min.
• Round of Porteria (Kentavros Path), from Central Square Melina Mercouri to Chrysoula Zogia Square, then turn right on Kentavros Path North East up to Mana Spring, then South East up to Agios Nikolaos Church near the road to Chania, further up to Aghia Marina Church near the road to Volos, turn right follow the road towards Portaria and turn right again in order to reach the village.

Eat

• 1 Kritsas, Main Square, Portaria, ☏ +30 2428090006. Great food in a pleasant location under the trees in the main square. Mostly 'mountain food' rather than sea food. Make sure you try the oven-roasted lamb wrapped in greaseproof paper. €8-20 for a main. (updated Dec 2018)

Drink

The tap water is drinkable and restaurants will serve glasses of ice water upon request. Local drinks include Mythos (beer) and Ouzo.

Sleep

Mid-range

• Hotel Ilianna, Portaria (37011 Portaria), ☏ +30 2428099489. Close to Mount Pelion. Rooms with and without fireplace. 
• Guesthouse Faidriades, Portaria (37011 Portaria), ☏ +30 2428099236. Traditional guesthouse Faidriades is a family-run business with a long history. 5 rooms. 

Splurge

• Mikros Vorias, Portaria, ☏ +30 24280-99911, info@mikrosvorias.com. Suites. 

Go next

Go skiing in nearby Chania, or take the steam train from nearby Ano Lechonia to Milies