In 1917 Nikos Kazantzakis, author of Zorba The Greek, came to Prastova, a green hillside on the outskirts of Stoupa, to establish, rather unsuccessfully, a lignite mining business due to a grave shortage of fuel during 1^st World War. He recruited Georgios Zorbas to be the chief engineer and supervisor of his operations.

The pure crystal blue- green water, combined with the white sand surrounded with pink Daphne bushes was the best source of inspiration for the author and the place where Zorba danced to immortality.

In 1946 Kazatzakis published his best known novel "Zorbas The Greek" and when he was asked about his life in Stoupa, he replied that it was all described in his book "Zorbas the Greek" although names of heroes and locations had been changed for the sake of poetic licence.

Nowadays, almost 70 years later, Kalogria beach despite the growth of the tourist industry, still possesses some of its past magic. The shallow crystal clear waters and the sandy coast offer memorable holidays to everyone- especially children.