Chorefto

城市概覽

Zagora, one of the main villages of Pelion, developed around a monastery that was founded in 1160 (but was destroyed by fire in 1887). Zagora's growth benefitted from privileges granted by the Ottoman authorities. In the 1700s and 1800s, through its port of Chorefto, Zagora's merchants became prosperous from trading local silk and woolen fabrics and developed extensive links throughout Europe and the Middle East. Zagora's famous Hellenic schools were established with the fruits of local traders' prosperity and global experience. These schools educated some of the leading individuals of the 18th-century Greek Enlightenment, which foreshadowed the 1821 Greek Revolution. The visitor can see the prosperity of that era in the stately archontika (mansions) of Zagora and the surrounding villages and their churches, some lavishly decorated, that were built typical Pelionic style. The economic life of these villages today is dominated the Agricultural Cooperative of Zagora-Pilio, one of the oldest agricultural cooperatives in Greece. The cooperative places on its fruit a trademarked "Zagorin" sticker, which has become an EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for apples. The farmers in the region are also major producers (and exporters) of kiwi fruit.

Tourist information Just below Agios Giorgios plateia is an information board with a helpful map that shows the locations of historic archontika, accommodation and tavernas.

如何抵達

There are frequent buses from Volos Interurban Bus Terminal (Yperastiko KTEL) (KTEL Volou) to Zagora, Chorefto, Pouri and Makriiiachi. Details on buses, can be found online here.

必看景點

1 Public Historic Library of Zagora, Zagora (on the main road through Zagora, just below the Agios Giorgios plateia follow a ramp with a sign marked "ΠΡΟΣ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΙΚΗ" up to the library), ☏ +30 24260 22591, [email protected]. M Tu Th F 09:00-13:30, W 09:00-17:00. The Public Historic Library of Zagora was an important resource for the education of some of the leading figures of the 18th-century Greek Enlightenment that preceded Greece's 1821 Revolution. The library was founded in 1762 and is known for its collection of about 3,500 old and rare books. The library's contemporary collection that serves today's community contains over 10,000 books and magazines. Key early contributors to the library were John Prigos (1725 - 1789), a merchant who travelled through Europe and the library's founder, and the Patriarch of Constantinople Callinicus IV. There are often small, interesting exhibits (although signage tends to be in Greek only). Free. (updated May 2021) 2 Popotech Workshop (The Orchard of Fools), Zagora-Pouri Road, Pouri (travelling north from Zagora to Pouri, on the left, about 3.5 km after Agios Giorgios plateia), ☏ +30 6945 447 878, [email protected]. A whimsical garden that is the fruit of a transplanted Dutchman's metalworking. The couple also makes and sells interesting jewellery. (updated May 2021)

體驗活動

Beaches Swim at one of the major beaches of the area (from north to south): Parisena, Chorefto and Agii Saranta. 1 Parisaina Beach, Chorefto (on the main beach road in Chorefto, head north from the intersection from Zagora; park before the road begins a sharp ascent on the left; you will see a path around a headland that will take you to the beach). Wide and devoid of any permanent development and (before late afternoon) shade, but often full of campers, Parisaina beach attracts many naturists. In summer a primitive, communal atmosphere takes hold. Silence, distance and appreciation of nature in these crystalline waters. (updated Apr 2021) 2 Chorefto Beach, Chorefto (at the end of a winding, sometimes narrow 8-km road from Zagora). Stretching for 1,650 m, from a rocky outcrop in the north to the jetty for Chorefto's small port, Chorefto Beach is one of the longest on the Aegean side of Pilion. There are plenty of hotels and rooms to let, along with camping, along the main beach road, and plenty of places to park. The middle third of the beach is the most developed, with tavernas and stores along the street, as well as serviced loungers and umbrellas on the sand (available for a small fee). For much of the beach, there are simple showers and changing cabins for public use. The sandiest parts of the beach are the northern two-thirds, with the southern third having larger, but smooth-worn, rocks both on the beach and on entry to the water. Chorefto's clear waters can vary from completely flat to very rough, even during the summer. In summer, there is a lifeguard station at about the mid-point of the beach, with a (green, orange and red) flag that alerts as to safety conditions. (updated Apr 2021) 3 Agii Saranta Beach (from Chorefto, follow the beach road south, around the camping and up the steep incline, a signed road 250 m after the road levels leads to Agii Saranta; from Makryrrachi, between a church and small supermarket, take the signed road from the main road;

購物

For basic provisioning:

1 Zagorin Supermarket, Zagora (on the main road through Zagora, the supermarket is just before the KTEL bus stop at Agios Giorgios plateia). Well stocked, but not encyclopedic, supermarket. Open year-round. (updated Apr 2021) 2 Zagorin Supermarket, Chorefto (on the Chorefto beach road, 250 m south from the intersection of the Zagora and the beach roads). The summertime-only branch of the supermarket that is run by Zagora's farmers' cooperative. Most of life's necessities are here, but don't expect Roquefort or tofu. (updated Apr 2021) For life's luxuries:

3 Sindetiras Jewels, Zagora (Agios Giorgios Square is just above Zagora's main road; while walking, take a sharp right after the cafe that is in the far right corner of the square as seen from the stairs that ascend from the main road to the square; the store is 30 m after the cafe). Very good value modern jewellery handmade in this workshop and store. (updated Apr 2021) 4 Gi Anatolís (Land of the East), Agios Giorgios Plateia, Zagora (Agios Giorgios Square is just above Zagora's main road; Gi Anatolis is in the far right corner of the square as seen from the stairs that ascend from the main road to the square), ☏ +30 694 478 5686. A small shop selling local herbs, teas and handmade goods, including jewellery, souvenirs and toys and dolls. (updated Apr 2021)

美食

Places to eat in Pouri:

1 Plimari, Analipsi Beach, Pouri (from Pouri, follow signs down a very steep road to Analipsi Beach; park at the road's end and walk along the stony beach for 50 m), ☏ +30 6977706151. An isolated seaside restaurant in front of Analipsi Beach, with tables scattered under shady trees. Spyros and Anna serve well-crafted, fresh taverna food, with most ingredients sourced from their gardens or by Spyros from the sea. Excellent, often ambitious, cooking and friendly service attract locals. Seasonal, so check if open if you're visiting from September to May. (updated Apr 2021) 2 Polidroso (on the main road from Zagora, 30 m prior to the main village parking, a r