Top Things to do in Zagora
10 Things to Do in Zagora That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Zagora, Greece including Pelion Secrets Sea Kayaking, Greek Museum Zagoras, Damouchari Beach, Centaurs' Path, Mylopotamos Beach, Shakayak, Pelion Railway, Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos, Mountain Escapes Canyoning, Les Hirondelles Travel.
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1. Pelion Secrets Sea Kayaking
Overall Ratings
5 based on 163 reviews
Pelion Secrets (Sea Kayaking), the sea activities centre in Pelion, Greece. We are a social cooperative offering genuine hospitality, quality equipment and an amazing place to paddle, relax & have fun. We look forward to your visit to Pelion, the mountain of Centaurs, the summer residence of the 12 Gods. Today it has become one of the best places to visit all year round with no mass tourism.
Reviewed By RendersE - Pinakates, Greece
We took the 2 hour trip, had a very good briefing by Giorgos, very friendly in perfect English, to the point on safety and procedures and also suitable for children.All equipment provided and very well maintained. But the most exciting part came then, along the beautiful shoreline of Pelion, along hidden Beaches and a stop at a beach for a well deserved rest and an apple from Zagora...this together with the tongue in cheek humor of Giorgos made it a day to remember. Furthermore there are some good taverna's and Beaches nearby. Also a parking next to the kayaking is available.
2. Greek Museum Zagoras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Savvas2013 - Thessaloniki, Greece
So much history we have Greeks, but on the other hand so unable to properly show it...
Zagora has a history coming from mid 1500 at least, mostly with trading. Traders were also bringing back home books and maps of the time, so a lot of people took significant education.
But, the place has no guidance, so you must imagine the most of it, or prepare yourself in advance with your own investigations.
On the other hand, it is one of a few places to see or visit. You can park your car on the museum's place and you can also visit it on your way to Horeuto beach.
The entrance if free for kids and it costs 2 euros for adults.
3. Damouchari Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By vaggio_gr
Just another beach in the Aegean sea. Nothing special, rocky ground, a bit windy usually. There are hundreds of more beautiful Beaches around Greece. This one is privileged with the fame of "Mama Mia", part of which was shot there. If you are curious, just stay for a few hours and leave. Nothing special to eat or do. Locals are not polite.
4. Centaurs' Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
It's in the mount of Pelion for a nice escapade to the Centaur's path in a natural beauty of small rivers, and little bridge, to visit the path of mythologie and the legendary centaurs lived in the mount Pelion; The centaur's were mysterious creatures, half man and half horse..and had a surnatural craft. The most known was Chiron, he was the professor of
Achile of the legend of Homer; The centaur's were everywhere in mount Pelion, facit why
the wild and nice nature on this path.
5. Mylopotamos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
6. Shakayak
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Sea Kayak & SUP Activities Shakayak is a business of sea activities in east Pelion, Greece. Starting from Damouchari bay, we do both guided tours and rentals of Kayak and SUP equipment. Our goal is to give Pelion visitors an alternative perspective of the coastal landscape.
Reviewed By AlonBin - Modiin, Israel
This tour, with Shakayak, goes through the beautiful scenery between Damouchari and Fakistra Beaches. Elias, their great guide, took us into caves and beneath rocks, where we were paddling through narrow passages. We all had wonderful 4 hours - a family with three kids, aged 8, 13 and 15. The tour includes nice meal on the beach and the price is fair!
7. Pelion Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By LCB53 - Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
We came across this local sightseeing activity as in order to reach our accommodation in Ano Gatzea (mainland Greece) we had to drive over the railway line for a short distance! The journey starts in Lechonia and stops at Ano Gatzea where we picked it up and finishes at Milies which is a beautiful town in the Pelion Penninsular. There are only about 4 carriages and if you haven't booked a seat or boarded at the start, only standing room is available outside of the carriages. It isn't a problem and quite safe as the train just chugs along. It takes about 40 minutes to reach Millies from Ano Gatzea along a winding track with glorious views of the coastline below. The whole trip costs about €12.00, our part of the journey cost €6.00. I would not advise a return trip. Most take a one way trip either way and taxi back. We decided to walk back! It is a recognised walk and is basically all alongside the railway line. Well.......! It took us 2.5 hours to get back to base, all the time walking in about 37 d Celsius! That was madness in retrospect! However we had filled up our water bottles and although the walk is not hard, it is basically straight, it is at times walking on the line or alongside so there are lots of gravel issues etc. The walk was 9 kms in the heat of the day! As the saying goes "mad dogs and Englishmen"!
8. Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Today I visited this nice museum, renovated in 2004; there are three galeries to visit; there are archaeological excavations of the region, Thesaly; the first room expose many clay figurines, female and male, painted vases with incised decorations from Thessaly, early Neolitic period 6500-5800 BC; many pottery of Dimini; bowls closed globular vases
from Larissa; Clay working utensils, Dippers, Spoons and bone, tools for use;
a contemporary model of a Neolitic house; Human skull (Homo Sapiens) Neolitic Period; many painted graves steel; A clay head of Zeus, and a clay figurine of angel Eros;
A very nice marble head of Aphrodite, very good preserved; a lot of gold jewelery, gold
rings, medaillons and famous necklaces and earrings (4 th c. BC) found in Larissa;
Clay models of snakes, was a symbol of many deities such as Zeus and other godess:
A big Ear in stone or marble, dedicated to the mother of Gods;
a clay figurine of a dove,very nice;
at last by a video to see the old musical instruments, as flute, lyra and many more.
All in all , it takes a good hour to visit this fantastic museum, if you are interested in archaeology. The entrance is from 8 to 15 hours.
9. Mountain Escapes Canyoning
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
Excursions - Canyoning training courses & mountain sports activities.Member of International Canyoning organisation for Professional ( ICOPRO ) Daily tours canyoning in Pelion all year.
Reviewed By minneboo35
Oh my god that was an amazing experience. An unforgetable adventure in the most beautiful Forests of Pilion.
Funny but very ensuring, experienced and patient instructor
My advise: bring hiking shoes becaise it is slippery. You need to have a healty fysical condition.
Don't be afraid: just do it! You will get addicted to it.
10. Les Hirondelles Travel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Outdoor activities & Creative touristic projectsDo it, in Thessaly`s beautiful, picturesque natural environment! Thematic programs on nature in Greece! Activities in the unique nature of the area, that are targeted on the historical and cultural character of mountain Pelion, Meteora, Plastira Lake and of the legendary Mountain of the Gods, Olympus, covering in that way, with the knowledge and expertise of our colleagues and above all with the necessary safety precautions, the current visitors needs that either prefer the Sea or the Mountain to spend their vacations. Trekking in nature, sea canoeing, canyoning, mountain-based or marine-based activities, and natural events with thematic fields of action. Adding to that, thematic vacations programs with nature activities, courses of Greek and Local (Pelion) gastronomy, creative programs for kids and adults, vacational programs for physical and mental well-being, romantic holidays, Bachelor`s Parties , etc. Educational and creative activities based on Greek Mythology and the historical, cultural wealth of our area. Yoga, Eco-Tours, Cooking Lessons, Family Creative Vacations... in Greece!
Reviewed By Almona O
We had a wonderfull Mini boat tour. For 3 hours we have navigated to the eastern coast from Agios Ioannis to Damouhari, Fakistra, Milopotamos and Limnionas. We booked on Sunday for Tuesday, but only Thursday we could go because of the big waves.
Dimitri, our captain was also our guide and told us the Story of each place we saw. We got in to the Fakistra Caves, saw the Hidden Schools and had a great bath om Limnionas beach.
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