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We visited Mouresi in April when it was in full spring bloom and was low season as the high season is summer when people come to enjoy the beach. We were there to walk the ancient paths that criss-cross the peninsula between villages that date from centuries of use by the people that have lived there. It is a quaint rural area of Greece! There is not a lot of cultural sightseeing...just quaint villages and windy hairpin turn roads with the ocean and beaches, making for a laid-back vacation. We were there to hike but it would be too hot in the summer.

Mouresi is a classic small greek village. Very quite. The church square is the heart of everything. There is a family owned restaurant adjacent to the church. They have both inner and outer table which is great. They serve tasty local dishes. Each day have new surprises which we tasted and enjoyed. The location is great as it is close to great beaches. It is also close to many walking trails and other villages worth visiting like Makriniza.

The adjoining villages of Tsagarada - Mouresi are ideal for those who wish to combine the coolness of the forest during the summer with soaking up the sun in the beaches down below. And if that's not enough for you, the area is renown for its excellent restaurants/taverns which offer a wide variety of tastes. Two pieces of advice from me: either travel with a more compact car (i.e a Toyota Yaris) or be prepared for considerable difficulties parking your car. Also, keep in mind that the local roads are windy, narrow and at some places the incline is steep. It doesn't make for easy driving. Also, you should bring along either a sturdy pair of trail shoes and/or sports sandals. Even if you plan on not walking on any of the many forest trails, visiting the local beaches requires some ammount of walking upon trails/traditional stone stairs. This is an area which is not suited for those who suffer from any kinetic disabilities.

Beautiful village, but would prefer to stay elsewhere next time. Provided you travel with car, I would recommend staying in a nearby villages e.g. Tsangarada which has many more accommodation and eating options.

It is a nice location if you like to hike in the mountain or don't might driving to the beaches in the area. It offers more mountain than sea and faces northeast, being located on the northeastern slope of Pelion Mountain. If you want more sandy beaches, choose a location in the southern part of the peninsula but if you prefer charming villages and hiking, Mouresi is a nice location and it does have rocky but beautiful beaches around. The better and faster road to the village from Volos is through Ano Lechonia, Kala Nera and Neochori. The place to eat is Tavernaki Vontzos - do not misjudge it because of being on the main road almost outside of the village, these people can cook. Opposite this taverna is a small shop with delicious honey. Regardless of how many maps and apps you have, when in Mouresi, don't shy away from asking for directions - the hiking paths regularly lead you to someone's backyard or olive grove so getting from A to B can be tricky while you are learning your way around. Most locals only speak Greek so learn a few words; in the restaurants and shops, you can cope with English. Getting to Agios Ioannis by foot can probably be done in half an hour if you take the right paths or follow the road for cars. Damouchari is not much farther - it is nice for a late lunch in the afternoon with a lovely view and the beach is quite cozy; Tsagarada is also close. If you have a car, the bay of Fakistra is worth a visit. The best beaches around are considered to be Papa Nero (next to Agios Ioannis) and Chorefto (by car through Makrirrachi) but all beaches in this area of Pelion are more rocky and can often have big waves.

Mouresi is a few minutes drive to Damouchari and Papa Nero beaches, both of which are beautiful. From there you can walk to Agios Ioannis for great beach tavernas, bars. The whole area is stunning and clean and the local people are incredibly friendly, which made us feel very welcome. This is probably due to the low level of tourism - it has a very relaxed and laid back feel.