A compact, three-hour coastline run from Agios Ioannis to Damouchari that mixes cave passages, pebbled beaches and a local fishing-village atmosphere. Ideal for swimmers and snorkelers who want quick access to Fakistra Cave and Mylopotamos’ blue waters.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the small quay at Agios Ioannis and the sea takes over—the boat rocks, gulls circle, and the Pelion ridge watches from inland ridges thick with pine. In three hours you’ll skirt a spine of stone and shore: lacquer-blue bays, a sea cave ribbed with stalactites, and pebbled sand shaped by wind and current.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic mobility to board a small boat and short swims recommended
Wildlife
History
Damouchari was historically a small trading cove on Pelion’s east side; thin harbors and stone buildings reflect its coastal economy.
Conservation
Respect beach flora and avoid stepping on Posidonia beds when swimming; operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen and no littering to protect coastal ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the East Pelion Mini Boat Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Morning departure for calm seas
Book the earliest slot to avoid afternoon meltemi winds and to get glassier water for snorkeling and photos.
Bring water shoes
Beaches are often pebble or rock; shoes protect feet when stepping in and out of the dinghy.
Protect electronics
Use a dry bag for phones and cameras—boats, splashes and cave swims can soak loose devices.
Tell the skipper about health limits
Notify the crew of allergies, pregnancy, or spinal issues—small boats and rocky shoreings make some conditions risky.
Sunscreen (reef-safe)
Protects skin during open-deck cruising and while on reflective water.
summer
Water shoes
Useful for rocky beaches, boarding ladders, and walking on pebbled shorelines.
summer
Light windproof layer
Keeps you comfortable when the afternoon breeze picks up off the Aegean.
spring
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, wallet and camera safe from spray during cave passages and beach stops.