Fun and Food in Volos
The Beach of Volos
The Beach Promenade
The best place for walks. With the tsipouradika, the cafeterias, the restaurants, the fast food, the fish market of Volos. On foot or by bike, everyone is here in winter and summer.
The Tsipouradika of Volos
The Tsipouradika
They began in 1922 with the refugees from Asia Minor who settled in the city of Volos. The area has no less than 400 tsipouradika. Many are located on the beach and scattered in the city’s narrow streets for traditional tsipouro and seafood delicacies.
Ermou street
The shopping street of Ermou
For shopping or for a walk, for walking or coffee. It is the main axis of the shopping centre. There is also the church of the patron saint of the city, Agios Nikolaos, with its classical bell tower.
Saint Constantine Church
Agios Konstantinos
The district of Agios Konstantinos took its name from the imposing church located at the end of Volos beach. There is the park of Agios Konstantinos, ideal for morning and evening walks.
Palaia
Old City of Volos
In the traditional district of Palea Volos you can find everything from gourmet restaurants to small cafes and tsipouradika and shops from professions that have become extinct.
Portaria and Makrinitsa Villages
Portaria and Makrinitsa
On the mountain of the centaurs, Pelion, the two villages have a panoramic view of Volos and Pagasitikos, with streams, plane trees, squares and cobbled streets.
Agria Seaside Village
Agria
The village of Agria extends along the coast within the Pagasitikos. It is a few kilometers from the center and is a main attraction for tourists and Volunteers in the summer for its nightlife.
Volos Transportation
Nea Anchialos Airport
The Airport of Volos
It is a new airport located about 20 km outside the city of Volos. With regular flights and charters to Italy, Germany and England. It is connected by buses and taxis to the centre for the convenience of visitors.
The Port of Volos
The Port
One of the largest commercial ports of Greece is the main starting point for ships and speedboats to the islands of the Northern Sporades: Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos.
The Volos Railway Station
The Railway Station
It connects Volos with the mainland and is located near the city centre. With its classic building a trademark of Greek railway stations. This is where the famous train of Pelion, the Moutzouris, is parked, which in summer “goes for a ride” in its incomparable beauties.
The Volos Bus Station
The Bus Station
It is the starting point for the city buses to serve the needs of the city, but also for the long-distance buses that are destined to Pelion and the rest of the country.
Culture and History
The Argo
The Argo
The mythical ship of the Argonaut expedition was reconstructed, faithful to the plans of antiquity. The mascot of Volos is moored in the port.
Theater of Volos
Municipal Theater
The centre of Volos’ cultural events, in winter and summer it hosts theatre performances and concerts.
The University of Thessaly
The University
The mythical ship of the Argonaut expedition was reconstructed, faithful to the plans of antiquity. The mascot of Volos is moored in the port.
The Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum
One of the oldest museums in the country with findings from the region of Thessaly from the Paleolithic to the Roman period.
Sesklo and Dimini
Sesklo and Dimini
They are the most systematically excavated Neolithic sites of Thessaly. There are still ancient findings there and among other things, figurines, jewellery and vases have been found.
Pelion
Pelion Beaches
The Beaches
Pelion is known for its blue beaches with white sand and clear waters. Mylopotamos, Agios Ioannis, Papa Nero, Plaka, Chorefto, Fakistra, etc. Most of the beaches are organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, and are ideal for swimming, diving and water sports.
The Villages of Pelion
The Villages
The traditional villages of Pelion, built on the slopes of the mountain, stand out for their beauty and picturesqueness. With their cobbled paths, stone fountains and traditional cobbled streets, the villages of Pelion offer the visitor a unique experience of peace and tranquility.
The Northern Sporades
N. Sporades
Skopelos
Skopelos is a beautiful island with green mountains, white beaches and deep blue waters. There are small villages, churches and monasteries perched on the slopes, while the island is ideal for nature walks and water activities.
N. Sporades
Skiathos
Skiathos is a beautiful island with sandy beaches, picturesque harbours and green forests. There are idyllic settlements, churches and monasteries. The island is ideal for a quiet and relaxing holiday, with opportunities for sailing, diving and hiking in nature.
N. Sporades
Alonnisos
Alonissos is one of the smallest islands of the Northern Sporades. It has small settlements, deserted beaches with white sand and turquoise waters. There are forests with pine trees and bushes. The calm island is ideal for relaxation and contact with nature, far from the tourist crowds.
