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Mouresi
Mouresi is found on the main road three kilometers north of Tsagarada. It is a widely spread village built on the lush north slope of a long ridge rising steep above the Kissos Stream. From this position it has an unimpeded view toward the villages of Kissos, Agios Dimitrios and Agios Ioannis and of course over the Aegean Sea.
At the foot of the slope is Damouhari, a heavenly little hamlet, Mouresi’s pride and prize and formerly northeastern Pelion’s natural port, where ships would bring their trade. Damouhari today consists of two lovely inlets separated by a narrow little cape on which still stand the ruins of a medieval castle.
The little bay on the left still is a lovely little port where fishing boats will lazy about rocking softly on the wave, while its twin is now a quite attractive pebbly beach. Amongst the olive trees that abound there one will find quite a few quaint old houses mingling with new onesOne of the oldest villages in Pelion.
Originally it was situated at Damouhari beach where one can still see the remains of old houses and a Byzantine castle. Mouresi square is very picturesque with huge shady lime frees and the church of Trinity with its wonderful carved alter-screen. great tavernas and a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of life in the olden days.
From Damouhari, a short walk over a low ridge will bring the visitor to Papa Nero, a wonderful sandy beach, beyond which is the beach of Agios Ioannis.
Agios Ioannis
A Cosmopolitan resort of East Pelion, built on a unique beach with white pearl pebbles. Emerald waters and red roofs lost in the deep green of the slope complete the charming landscape.
Magnificent is the sunrise that rises from the sea in an orgiastic arrangement of pink shades. It is the first awakening, in a place that in summer is full of life until late at night when the night spreads its veils leading us to the night attractions of Agios Ioannis.
Agios Ioannis surrounded by two beaches of unique natural beauty Plaka and Papa-Nero, Ag. John is a pole of attraction for thousands of visitors.
Fakistra
It is located in the eastern clay, 5 km from the main road, below Tsagarada. It is a magnificent beach with crystal clear blue-green waters, fine sand and pebbles. To approach it you have to walk a path for ten minutes, so you have to wear similar shoes.
Get water and snacks as the beach is not organized. It is worth exploring it because on its northern side there is the sea cave of Panagia Megalomata and a little above a second one which is known as "Hidden school".
Damouhari
The only natural harbour on the wild Aegean side of Pelion. According to a Venetian legend the name Damouhari derives from the Greek expression dos mou han' which means give me grace' which was a prayer of the seamen when in danger in the area. In the little church of St. Nicolas are the wonderful sacred paintings by Pagonis from 1800 AD.
Old Damouhari from the traditional cobbled path that leads to Tsagarada. This beach is famous for its big round, white pebbles. The famous twin caves of Damouhari, a masterpiece of natural beauty.
Chorefto
Chorefto Seaside resort seaport of zagora, 52 km NE of VOLOS. An area of infinite beauty in the green reaches an amazing beach 2.5 km immaculate sandy beach with crystal clear waters. See the old Church of Agios Nikolaos with frescoes built on the ruins of an ancient temple.
If you have a boat, visit the area of old Mitzela with the huge sea caves, where Xerxes ' fleet was destroyed (480 b.c.). The uninhabited today old Majella was called in antiquity Ipnoi-fourni and here fell in Love in mythology the Nereis Thetis peleus.
The lush vegetation of Pelion embraces the sandy beaches of the dancer, which was a famous port from where the "zagoriana ships" began for the big markets of Europe and the East. In this place that during the longest time the waves "dance" George Drosinis inspired his poetic collection "serenity". A green path leads from the northern part of the village to the beautiful deserted beaches of Parisena and Analipsi.
