Arnica Montana is a small, traditional lodging in the heart of the eastern Pelion mountain in Tsagarada ,a village which serves as a reference Point for the whole area ,not only because it has a lot to offer to the visitor , but also because it has a constitutes the most appropriate starting point for someone to roam and become familiar with the Centaurs mountain.
Arnica Montana is located on the central cobbled alley which connects the two biggest neighborhoods in Tsagarada , Saint Taxiarhis and S. Paraskevi
A typical, Pelion type house of the 18th century, which was reconstructed in 1910 for the first time ,has recently been carefully refurbished ,utilizing old items and building materials with respect and a feeling of nostalgia emerging from family photos and narrations by beloved people.
Arnica Montana is a small lodging which balances between home and hotel and fully accommodates the needs of hikers, nature lovers and tourists who wish to spend time in nature, leaving their cars unused.
Arnica Montana is about 50 meters away from a country road which is connected to the cobbled alley.
Three separate areas comprise the premises, which can accommodate up to 10 guests.
The visitor can walk to the imposing Koutra Rock, which offers a magnificent view of the Mylopotamos gorge and can also hike to the Platanakia ridge, the two squares of the village abnd try hiking expeditions with the assistance of a guide to Damouhari, to Athonas chapel,as well climbing down to Mylopotamow gorge.
You can drive from Arnica Montana to the famous 4,4 Km Mylopotamos beach and to the more distance beaches of Fakistar, Damouhari, PapaNero, Agios Ioannis, Agioi Saranta and Limnionas.
The Arnica Montana guest house is surrounded by stone-pared gardens with herbs abd aromatic plants used for making natural products, which are available in the bathrooms for visitors’ hygiene.
On the Ground floor, there is a stylish communal lounge, although during summer most visitors choose to enjoy their breakfast in the external spaces, under the old vine pergola next to the traditional, stone fountain either drink a homemade liqueur or a cocktail on the stone settee under the magnolia.
The main yard is another place where the visitors can enjoy their breakfast made with pure, local ingredients with the care and under the supervision of the owners of the ‘ Dipnosofistis’ restaurant ,which is a unity with the Arnica Montana Guest house.
Don’t miss the opportunity of participating in the cookery sessions randomly held in Dami, the stone little house in the yard , which houses the traditional kitchen, with the old wood store and the cooking utensils, so that you can experiment on the creation of the local recipes and enjoy an original Pelion meal.