The picturesque village of Zagora is situated on the slopes of Mount Pelion at an altitude of 480 m above sea level (region of Thessaly). This is a traditional Greek village with many drowning in the greenery of ancient buildings and cobbled streets, as well as one of the largest settlements of Pelion.

The first written mention of the settlement are found even in "Aesop's fables" (6th century BC). During the Byzantine Empire, the city developed rapidly and has already had its own port in the coastal Horefto. Peak heyday came in the 17-18 century, when Zagora was an important commercial, industrial and cultural center. A particular demand was made here a gorgeous silk in large quantities exported to different countries. Strong trade and cultural ties with the European countries favorably impact on the prosperity of the city, as well as his 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 natural beauty and a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.

Among the main attractions Zagora is to provide beautiful church of Agia Paraskevi (1803), Agia Georgios (1765), Aghia Kyriaki (1740), the Monastery of the Transfiguration (the monument of the Byzantine era), a school-museum Rigas and the famous library of Zagora, which stores thousands of rare old books and valuable manuscripts. The huge interest and lots of well-preserved magnificent old buildings that date back to 17-18 centuries and are important historical monuments.

Beach lovers should definitely visit the nearby popular resort of Agios Ioannis beach, which is a repeated winner of the "blue flag" of UNESCO. However, in the vicinity of Zagora you will find a lot of good beaches.