Description of the attraction
The picturesque village of Zagora is located on the slopes of Mount Pelion at an altitude of 480 m above sea level (Thessaly region). It is a traditional Greek settlement with many old mansions and cobbled streets lined with greenery, and one of the largest settlements in Pelion.
The first written mentions of the settlement are found in the "fables of Aesop" (6th century BC). During the Byzantine Empire, the city was actively developing and already had its own port in the coastal Chorefto. The peak of its prosperity fell on the 17-18th centuries, when Zagora became an important commercial, industrial and cultural center. The magnificent silk produced here was in particular demand, exported in huge quantities to different countries. Strong trade and cultural ties with European countries have had a beneficial effect on the city's prosperity as well as its intellectual development.
Today the picturesque town is very popular among tourists. Here you will find a good selection of cozy hotels and apartments, excellent local taverns and cafes with excellent cuisine, stunning beauty of nature and a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.
Among the main attractions of Zagora, it is worth highlighting the beautiful churches of Agia Paraskeva (1803), Agia Georgios (1765), Agia Kiriyaki (1740), the Monastery of the Transfiguration (a monument of the Byzantine era), the Rigas school-museum and the famous Library of Zagora, which contains thousands of rare ancient books. and valuable manuscripts. Of great interest is the many well-preserved magnificent ancient buildings that date back to the 17-18 centuries and are important historical monuments.
Beach lovers should definitely visit the nearby popular resort of Agios Ioannis, whose beach is a multiple winner of the UNESCO Blue Flag. However, near Zagora you will find quite a few good beaches.
