A Dream Deferred villa Pelion, Επαρχιακή Οδός Κισσού Πηλίου, Moúresi (2025)

24/04/2025

...because nature makes the best audios, don't you agree? 🎶🎵

Trending audios are occasionally great for setting the mood, but sometimes the best way to get your message across is through real, natural sound.

In this reel of Kissos, you'll hear the Pelion mountain breeze, the plashing of waves on the beach, the singing of birds, the chiming of bells... and everything else that completes a visitor's experience of this blessed place 💙

And, since nothing ever beats the real thing, after you've been given this small taste, make sure you book your holidays with us and actually live the experience through all 5 senses!

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Hi, if you've just found us, we're Stavros & Katerina, teachers and owners of a beautiful villa on Mount Pelion, Greece. Pelion is a unique place in Greece that combines the stunning beaches and picturesque villages of an island, with the coolness, forests, and spectacular views of a mountain - and even a ski resort!- all in one! Let us be your hosts and help you experience your best vacations in Greece!!
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30/01/2025

( 👇Check out the announcement at the end! 🥁 Δείτε την ανακοίνωση πιο κάτω, ακολουθούν ελληνικά)

Finally, we got the Gold!🏅 The golden 🔟 Traveller Review Awards 2025!! (We're getting this one framed 😄)

Though we're always excited, this year in particular we're thrilled because we had been after the "perfect 10" for 4 years...

We're forever grateful to you, our guests, for acknowledging our efforts and honouring us with this award...🙏 and, we promise to continue to be the best hosts we can be ♥️

Ahem... (Clears throat)
We think now is the perfect timing for an announcement, too...🥁🎉

In a few months, a second property is going to be added to our Dream Deferred family!!
This time an apartment in Thessaloniki, our beloved hometown!! We've barely been able to hold our excitement! 🙌

In fact, we have a few crazy ideas for this one! We would love it if, when we create our new account, you followed us on our new journey, while we try to bring the forest into the heart of the city this time 😃 Stay tuned!

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Ύστερα από 4 χρόνια στο 9,9 , καταφέραμε φέτος να κερδίσουμε το χρυσό δεκάρι της booking!! 🔟 🙌

Σας ευχαριστούμε όλους τόσο πολύ που αναγνωρίζετε τις προσπάθειες μας και σας υποσχόμαστε να συνεχίσουμε ακάθεκτοι και στο μέλλον!! 🙏

Νομίζουμε μάλιστα πως είναι η κατάλληλη ευκαιρία για μια ανακοίνωση... 🥁🎉

Σύντομα στην οικογένεια μας θα προστεθεί ένα δεύτερο κατάλυμα, ένα διαμέρισμα στην αγαπημένη μας Θεσσαλονίκη αυτή τη φορά!! Είμαστε πραγματικά ενθουσιασμένοι!😃

Θα δημιουργήσουμε έναν νέο λογαριασμό, και θα χαρούμε απίστευτα αν μας ακολουθήσετε και σ'αυτό το ταξίδι μας, καθώς θα προσπαθούμε να φέρουμε αυτή τη φορά το δάσος στην καρδιά της πόλης!

Μείνετε συντονισμένοι! 😉
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14/12/2024

Meet our enchanted forest!! 🪵🌿🧚‍♀️

Last Sunday, we woke up at the villa and the view was breathtaking...
I had to try and capture a little bit of magic to give you a taste ☺️

Honestly, if a fairy or a goblin had popped up from behind a tree, I wouldn't have been one bit surprised! 🧚‍♀️

Winter Pelion is all about the magic... 🪄✨️

Brooks💧, mist, holly trees, spooky trees 🪵😄, ivy 🌿, mushrooms🍄 ...

(All photos and videos were taken just outside the villa yard. It's like you literally take one step outside and you're in the forest 🙂🌳)

👉 Would you enjoy a Sunday morning walk in the woods, and afterwards some hot chocolate, while snuggling on the sofa by the fireplace ? 🔥 ☕️
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23/11/2024

Have you ever tasted a during a visit to Greece? If you have, you know that sweet, crisp, and juicy apple deliciousness 🍎😍
If you haven't, you really should put in on your list of things to do during your holidays in Pelion! 💯

Why? Well, because (the famous apples of Zagora, which is the largest village in Pelion) are No1🥇 in the world!! 🙌
This is based on the TasteAtlas list of the 10 best apple varieties in the 🌎 for 2024.
Firiki Piliou, another well-known variety found in South Pelion, is also on the list!! Two Greek varieties, both coming from Pelion!!

Of course, there's a reason... and that is the fact that Pelion has the perfect, unique micro-climate and weather conditions for apple cultivation!💧🌊

Frequent rainfalls and the sea breeze that keeps the fertile soil moist are behind this incredible success, as are the strict european guidelines that are religiously followed.

Nothing would have happened, of course, if it hadn't been for the hard-working people of Zagora, Pouri, and Makrirachi (again, the beautiful village you see in our view photos 😍)

These people managed to make Zagorin a brand known to the four corners of the world, something that makes us really proud!! If you live outside Greece, you may have come across the Zagorin brand 🍎🇬🇷

Apples are dominant in the local gastronomy, as they are used in various forms, from jams and syrupy deserts to apple pies, apple syrup (molasses) in salads at local restaurants, and more!!

As our guests, when it's their season, we'll welcome you with a few of these delicious apples, as well as some apple/apple-orange juice manufactured locally, to experience the taste yourself🥃

Did you know this about Pelion apples? Tell us in the comments! 👇
One more reason to visit Pelion in 2025! 😉🍎⛰️
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13/11/2024

Just a reminder of what Pelion, Kissos, and Dream Deferred villa will look like in a few weeks... 🎄🎅

If you ask us, we can't wait! 😍

Είναι δύσκολο να επιλέξεις αγαπημένη εποχή στο Πήλιο... αν έπρεπε όμως, ποια θα επέλεγες;

Which Pelion season would you choose?

30/08/2024

This is from a live we did earlier today on instagram. It's at Papa Nero Beach, in Pelion. It's a beautiful beach, (although I don't know how much of its beauty you can see here, the reception was pretty bad)
Here we're giving you some info in case you want to visit it sometime in the future. It's less than 15 minutes from A Dream Deferred, and it's right next to Agios Ioannis beach, a really famous place in Pelion. Have you ever been here? Would you visit? Tell us below!! 😘
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29/04/2024

"Secret school" in Pelion, Greece ...?🤔
What is that?

It might seem strange now, but back when Greece was under the Ottoman rule, there were long periods during the almost 400-year-occupation when Greeks were not allowed to learn how to read and write in their language.📚

But the Greeks were too stubborn to obey the Turks. During those times, priests or monks would secretly act as teachers, and chapels, dark basements or even caves became the schools where Greeks learned how to read and write.🕯📖

One such school was the Κρυφό Σχολειό - Kryfo Scholio (Secret School), which you'll find between Fakistra and Damouchari. It is actually a cave, right at the edge of the rocky coastline, high above sea level. 🪨🌊

There, from the year 1668 lived an old monk, a hermit, all by himself, who taught the children of Tsangarada how to read and write. You can still see the remains of his small hermitage. His only company was an icon of Παναγία Μεγαλομάτα (Madonna of large eyes). When the children came, he would place a wooden plank on the rocks, to serve as a bridge, since the spot was otherwise detached from the outside world.

But, eventually, the secret reached pirates' ears...🏴‍☠️ they sailed to the cove and climbed up, expecting to find treasures. When they found nothing, they got furious and killed the poor, old monk... ☠️
Next to his cave, you'll find the church called "Madonna of large eyes", which is another tiny cave with a wooden door. 💒 The icon of Virgin Mary that kept the monk company, is now in Tsangarada.

For those of you wishing to visit, the path becomes steep and rocky, so make sure you wear hiking shoes. 👟👟 The view, however, will definitely make up for the difficult descent.

Are you interested in learning such stories when you visit new places?
Tell us in the comments! 👇
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11/04/2024

Greek summer... in April⁉️

Well, yes! This year, summer has arrived earlier than usual, which means that the summer season is starting earlier as well... 😎

Pelion beaches are already being frequented by swimmers taking their first dip and basking in the sun 🌞⛱️

So, for those of you planning an early, off-season getaway, this is your chance to enjoy Pelion in all its spring glory, with nature awakening and flowers filling the mountain with those beautiful spring hues...🪻🍀🌷
.. and then enjoy a rejuvenating swim in its gorgeous emerald waters... 🌊🏊‍♀️
..and, at an off-season price!!💰

‼️Bonus‼️☝️
Greek Orthodox Easter falls on 5th May this year, which means that if you book your stay in May, you'll be able to enjoy Greek Easter in the traditional Pelion way! It's no wonder Pelion has always been favoured by the Greeks during their Easter vacations... it's THE Eastery place to be ! 🪺🐰💒🐣

Are you the off-season kind of traveller?
Tell us in the comments!! 👇
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26/03/2024

So, I guess we finally did it!! 🙌🙌🙌

We 've got a brand new whirlpool bath on the premises...! 💧 It fits so perfectly that we can't even remember what the place looked like before... 💙

We've got so much to share with you about the whirlpool bath itself, its amazing, healing properties, or the fact that it is a lot more sustainable than we thought, and the fact that our own special adjustments will make it even more sustainable...

But, for now, let us just try to describe to you that feeling of total relaxation we had when we tried it for the first time two days ago...
That sense of total surrender to the warmth of the lukewarm water and the gurgling sound of the tiny waterfall... -btw, this must be exactly what being in our mother's womb felt like... 🫄 Your heartbeat slows down, your breathing gets deeper, and your mind becomes tranquil and free from all thoughts.

Now, try to combine this with the overwhelming, infinity view of Pelion ⛰️ & the Aegean Sea 🌊, the calming sounds of Nature, or, if you wish, your favourite music coming out of the whirlpool bath speakers... Add a hawk 🦅flying high over your head, a passing butterfly 🦋, the occasional bird singing 🐦 and you've got the whole picture...

OR, better yet, "the Dream Deferred whirlpool bath Experience... " 💙💙

Let me tell you, I'd never felt more pampered in my life... 😆 Our guests are about to receive some very special treatment!!!

Have you ever experienced an outdoor whirlpool bath?

Share this post with someone who would appreciate this experience 🩵🩵🩵
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20/03/2024

When I see these photos, I get so mad!! 😤😠

Not because they're not pretty enough... Our dear photographer, , quite obviously did an incredible job at showcasing all the strong points of A Dream Deferred villa. Mind you, all that green and blue is there, exactly as shown, for our guests to gaze upon when they wake up in the morning.

What drives me mad is that no camera in the world can capture the real beauty of this view in its actual dimensions... 📷 🤳 Whatever happens, the sea will always seem twice further than it really is, the magnitude of the Aegean will forever be understated, and the forest will inevitably miss out on its actual beauty...🌊🌊🌊🌳🌲

But, then I say, it's OK... no, really, it is!! 💯👌

Because this way, we still get to see that beloved look of "pleasant shock" on our guests' faces when they drive up to the villa and even before getting out of the car, invariably fix their eyes upon that infinite blue for the first time... you know, Stavros & I secretly look out for it 😃, because it's our guests' first sign that says, "We weren't fooled by the photos, the view is even better than advertised"...

...OK, perhaps that seems a lot to get just from one look, but we've had enough guests so far to be able to know what we see... 😆 Most of them go ahead and express their thoughts quite eloquently right after, anyway... 💙🩵

I still wish there could be a way to communicate all this, though 😕

Do you get the same frustration when you take photos of incredible places, but "that damn photo just can't seem to do the place justice?" 😤
Tell us about your experience in the comments...

The pain is real!! 🙈😂

Save and share if you liked Stamatis' photos!
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08/03/2024

(💭Just a few thoughts on women and hospitality, please bear with me for a minute 🙂)

This day is dedicated to women. And rightly so. It is a day for all of us, women and men, to acknowledge the significance of the struggles of older generations of women, which have offered modern day women the luxury to take the rights they enjoy for granted. ✌️

Still, despite the fact that they play a major role in society, women go unnoticed most of the time... you'll see it in every area, including that of hospitality. 🏠

Hospitality is, in most cases, run by women: cleaners, cooks, waiters, and hosts, are in most cases, women. And they hold positions that are vastly underrated. 🙆

I once read that the most popular host type is that of a woman in her 50s - 60s. It's the profile that guests consider as the safest choice.
Coincidence? 🤔

What do we all want as guests❓️
I'd say, our needs to be met, and our expectations to be fulfilled.Sometimes we even wish to be "pampered" a little 😄 We want to enjoy comfort, but to also have someone take care of the details for us... I might go as far as to say that it's like we want to be "mothered" sometimes on holiday... 🍼

Well, who's been assigned that role in society? Though I'm not advocating, of course, that women are the only ones who can attend to and nurture others, so far, they have been "the nurturers"... 🤷‍♀️

What do you think? Is the role women play in hospitality underrated in your opinion?

Tell us in the comments! 😉
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06/03/2024

Photo dump from our little hiking adventure/goldmine search 🚶‍♀️🚶✨️ on the outskirts of Kissos, up on Pelion Mountain this past weekend...

We shot these pictures near a settlement that belongs to Kissos village. It's called Agios Konstantinos, and it's about 10 mins by car from the village centre. We went there looking for the 3 different mines which used to be a source of wealth for Kissos many many years ago, (they say the very name of "Kissos" derives from the local pronunciation of Chrisos (Gold) that was mined here, which sounded like "K'sos") ✨️✨️

*Fun Fact: It was probably this goldmine that provided the locals with the gold used for the gilding of the altarpiece of Agia Marina Church in Kissos, the oldest church on Pelion mountain (1650) ⛪️

Anyway, we weren't able to find the mines this time, (we are coming back for them, though) but we did get a chance to go hiking and savour the beauty of the mountain... The first flowers have already appeared 🌺 and the first butterflies are already here 🦋 Some of them are so friendly that you will find them land on you to have a quick rest, as you can see in the photos 😀 The bees are already hard at work, producing the fine, excellent quality Pelion honey... 🐝

Nature hasn't fully bloomed yet.
However, it feels like it's slowly waking up, and it's a pleasure to see it before your eyes...

(BTW, what you hear is a stream, a few metres away... 🏞 streams are now brimming with water as the snow ❄️ from the mountain top melts and flows towards the sea...💧)
Have you been on a hike lately?🚶Where?
Tell us in the comments! 👇
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