Zagora is the largest village in Pilio.  It has a population of 4,000 and is connected to the

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Chorefto Haven. Its beauty is unparalleled which dazzles even the most demanding of visitors.  It is the largest fruit production center of Pilio and the entire prefecture for that matter, apples being the largest export

(“firikia” in particular, the local variety.)  A place rich in greenery, with chestnut and maple trees and full of streams.

Worth visiting

- The school where Rigas Ferreos (one of the intellectual leaders of the 1821 Revolution) attended.
- The town square
- The Zagora library.

Kissos

Kissos has a population of 600.  It is a village that for all intents and purposes is “suffocating” under the dense greenery.  It connects to the

haven of St. John, one of the best seaside resorts of Pilio, with well known beaches such as Papa, Nero (Water)
and Ntamouchari.

Tsagarada (Tsangarada)

Located on the east side of Pilio, it is 61km from Volos and has a population of 1,000
It is the largest Pilio village in terms of real estate.  Home to undying maple trees, crystal waters and beautiful traditional mansions.

Worth visiting

- Taking a promenade on the stone bridge

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- The 1,000 year old Maple Tree in the town square
- Milopotamos.  A magnificent beach..

Hania

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Located 25km from Volos with few permanent residents.   The area apart from its natural beauty is well known for its ski resort.  It is located in the area of Agriolefkes (“Wild Elm Trees”.)

Altitude: 1.500m
Skiing courses: 3 – with a total length of 7,5km
3 chairlifts
Chalet for food and shower
Information: Ski resort (+3 04210) 99136/73719

At the Agriolefkes ski resort there is a ski instruction center and a ski equipment rental store.