The Gold Book of Trikala | Page 89

ELATI This village, built amphitheatrically at an alti- tude of 950 meters and covered in spruce is a small heaven on earth. The largest village of the mountain pastures of Trikala is a base for trails in mountain paths, therefore it is a popular choice among nature lovers and skiers, as very close you can find Petrouli ski resort. Elati has an ad- vanced tourism development, with high-stand- ard accommodation and dining options. PERTOULI Hikers and skiers know this place for the ski resort, while the simple nature lovers visit this place quite often for the experiences it offers. With an excellent tourism development, at an altitude of 1.100 meters, with a landscape and infrastructures reminiscent of the Alps, it offers traditional guesthouses for a comfortable stay. NERAIDOCHORI Your next stop after Pertouli, at an altitude of 1.140 meters, stands the historic village Nerai- dochori or Veternikon, as it used to be know, with red rooftops and surrounded by the moun- tain ridges of Koziaka Marosa, Neraida and Lou- pata. It is ultimate destination for nature lovers with beauties and a view of Megdova lake and the valley of Thessaly, which are the reasons for the dreamy name of this place, as “neraida” means “fairy”. Νεραϊδοχώρι | Neraidochori Περτούλι| Pertouli 89