Zagora
Ζαγορά
The largest mountain village in northeastern Pelion, known for its apple orchards and an 18th-century Greek school, with a descent to Horefto Beach.
Zagora is the largest village on Pelion's northeastern slope. In Ottoman times it was a prosperous trading centre. The village has several churches with carved wooden iconostases, an 18th-century Greek school and an old library. It is famous for apple growing, and in autumn the orchards are full of red fruit. A village cooperative sells apples and juice. From Zagora, about 8 km of mountain road downhill leads to Horefto Beach, making a 'mountain village plus beach' day trip possible. The village is about 45 km from Volos, around an hour by car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Horefto Beach
- Hania & Pelion Ski Centre (Agriolefkes)
- Agios Ioannis Beach
- Papa Nero Beach
- Damouchari
- Tsagarada
- Fakistra Beach
- Pinakates