Zagora in Magnesia

Zagora in Magnesia

Zagora is in Pelion, in the wider region of Magnesia.

Zagora is one of the largest villages in Pelion, with a population of three thousand inhabitants. The first houses of the village we see today were built around the rich monastery Metamorfoseos tou Sotiros. This monastery was destroyed by fire in 1887, while up to the 18th century the village had a double name: Sotira-Zagora. Other settlements were later developed around the first, until Zagora acquired its current form in the 16the century. Under the Turkish rule, the area flourished thanks to the privileges it was granted. Trade and silk production were a great economic boost, and even though it is a mountainous village, it had a significant commercial fleet. The results of this prime are visible today, as we walk in the village: Impressive traditional mansions, beautiful fountains and notable public buildings such as the Library and the Greek Museum and the institution attended, among others, by Rigas Fereos and Anthimos Gazis. Zagora is the birthplace of several important Greek personalities, with mostly loved the singer Nikos Gounaris.

After the walk through the village and the sights, choose one of the great restaurants and taverns in Zagora and continue with a cup coffee or a drink in the lovely bars and cafes. Do not forget to taste and take home the delicious apples "Zagorin", IF it is their time of the year. If you want to stay overnight, in Zagora you will find excellent hotels and guest houses that will make you feel at home.

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