Greece - Zagora & Horefto

Bike Greece! So we bought some used bikes and saddle bags, perhaps their first touring expedition. Our first day we set off from Volos on the Pelion Peninsula with Zagora and Horefto as our destination. Departing in the afternoon heat, we climbed 1300 meters over 24 miles in the first push. We decided to take a break at the top of the mountain range in Hania where a small ski hill entertains locals in the winter! The next morning was all downhill (thankfully!) to Zagora, one of the most charming villages I've have seen in Greece. -Heather
Zagora is the village where my mother's family came from before emigrating to Australia. It is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to visit here, and do so on bikes was the perfect way to take in the beauty of the area. It is truly a magical place. -Mike


The view of Horefto on our descent from Zagora. The 8km road leading down is SO MUCH FUN on our bikes. Going back up...a little more difficult.



Vendors of all sorts including potatoes, garlic, and in this case chickens drive throughout the village with megaphones advertising or park on the side with a van-load of goods. The best kind of drinking fountain, mountain fresh spring water. Much needed after riding in the hot sun.
Slated roofs add a very decorative appeal to Zagora.
Mike and his Comfort 2000, perhaps the best engineering to come out of China! Perhaps a little heavy in the tail, but talk about a smooth ride!

The view of Zagora from above.

A photo sits on my Mom's desk of my grandfather sipping coffee in this platea in the center of Zagora. Grandson following suit, and it looks as if nothing much has changed in the intervening years.
A naturally adorned house in Zagora.