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Places To Visit In Volos

Anavros Beach

The Anavros beach is one of the most popular beaches in Volos, with unusually clean sand. It is crowded most times, including in the evening when many beach parties are organized. The blue shallow crystalline waters are great for water sports and swimming. The beach has good facilities like parking, showers, and locker rooms. You can rent a sun lounger on the beach if you want to spend a day relaxing at the beach. Wooden decking is also available for entering the sea. You can also rent equipment for scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, and other water sports on the beach. The umbrellas at the Anavros beach are available to use for free. As the sand is soft and clean, children can make sandcastles and play in the sand as well while you sunbathe. Read More

Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos

The Archaeological Museum of Volos or the Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum is a haven of ancient artifacts and archaeological excavations from Volos and around Thessaly. It has reflections of the rich Hellenistic and pre-Hellenistic history of Volos. Some exhibits in the museum include displays from the Neolithic settlements such as Dimini and Sesklo, the Geometric period, and items of significance from the Trojan war and the event of the Argonauts. You can also find the discoveries from the excavation of the Mycenaean settlement in 1980 and 2001 in well-preserved states displayed in the museum.There's also a wide display of rare jointed statuettes and other stunning statues from the classical period. Some other popular exhibits include steles from the Christian and Byzantine periods, tombs, items made of oysters, jewelry, glass, goblets, amphorae, and jugs from ancient and medieval times. You can also explore the reconstructions of houses from the Neolithic period in Dimini and Sekslo. The museum labels are mostly in Greek, so it is recommended to opt for a guide in case you don’t understand Greek. Moreover, the museum is in a beautiful location by the sea. Read More

Centaurs' Path

The Centaur’s path is a trail constructed along the path of Mount Pelion. The 1.45 kilometers path connects the village of Pelion to the luscious olive trees growing above it. You can hike along this path enveloped in nature while watching the various forms of birds and trees around it. There is a monastery towards the end of the downstream road, a few meters away from the intriguing structure of the ‘door’. While taking a stroll around this path, you can sit and relax for a while near the various streams, click beautiful pictures or stop to appreciate the antique structure of the bridges on the path. According to a popular Greek legend, Chiron, the most popular Centaur, who was a teacher to Asclepius, Jason and Achilles and was the first one to use herbs as a remedy to diseases walked through this path. The end of this trail will lead you to the source of Mana as mentioned in the bible. Read More

The Archaeological site of Dimini is a Neolithic settlement showcasing the splendid urban development of the Neolithic settlements in Ancient Greece. You can witness the special architectural style of the houses here: the mud-brick houses were built in six concentric circles with walls, and cooking was carried on indoors. You can also read the descriptive panels while looking at the other discoveries of the settlement, such as jewelry, clay idols, and tools made out of clay, stone, and bone. The ruins of the settlement also reveal the existence of a court and a big "megaron" structure in the middle of the village. You can also opt to have a tour guide to explain the historical artefacts during your journey to help you get more context. The Dimini Archaeological site is possibly the oldest ruin in Europe. It dates back to the 5th century BC. It is estimated that 200–300 people lived in the settlement and it has 30–40 houses. Read More

Mount Pelion is a peninsula between the Aegean Sea and the Pagaestic gulf situated near Volos. The majestic mountains of Volos have lush green forests filled with beech, oak, maple, and chestnut trees. You can go hiking on the trails on this mountain or opt for other means of exploring, such as horse riding, quad biking, etc. You can also spot animals and birds in the mountains. In the present day, Pelion has twenty-four villages which have elements of conventional Pelion architecture. Some of the most beautiful villages you can explore are Makrinitsa, Portaria, Milies, Vizitsa, Tsagarada and Zagora that have grand stone houses with beautiful wall decorations and slate tiled-roofs. If you like train journeys, you will especially appreciate the vintage experience the little train of Pelion would present to you as it is a steam train running from Kato Lechonia to Milies where you get to enjoy the stunning scenery of Mount Pelion. Read More

The quaint but beautiful village of Portaria or the lady of Pelion is situated on the western slopes of Pelion, in the north of Volos. You can walk around the webbed lanes of the village lined with whitewashed houses with big yards filled with the scent of the blooming flowers there. The restored mansions, Tsopotio school or the town hall, and the old Byzantine churches are some sites you cannot miss. The village now has a number of resorts and hotels where you can spend your luxurious Greek holiday. There are a number of shops established by the women of Portaria where you can find delicious pastries, homemade marmalades, liquors, confectioneries, fruit conserves and other homemade delicacies. The settlement of this village dates back to the Slavic settlements in Greece and was named Dryanouvaina. After the Byzantine period came to an end, a number of monasteries were also created in Pelion. One of these monasteries was the 13th century, Panagia Portarea, giving birth to the village of ‘Portaria’. The village is quite literally immersed in greenery and blessed with clean moving waters and a picturesque scenery of the nearby villages of Pelion and the Pagasetic Gulf. It is also known as the lady at the reception, as it is the first village to welcome you as you enter the cluster of villages in Pelion. Read More

Standing tall on the Kastraki hill, the magnificent archaeological site of Sesklo is located 15 kms away from Volos. The huge ancient settlement area of at least 100,000 reveals the futuristic architecture of the Neolithic period. You can still witness the stone foundations of the periodic houses. It is one of Greece's most important and impressive archaeological sites due to the discoveries from the excavations displayed here. You can even view the ceramic pots and other utensils used by the residents here, dating back to the middle-Neolithic period. The discoveries found on this site is one of the reasons the middle Neolithic period is known for its refined firing techniques, increased use of stone tools and pottery. One display you cannot miss while visiting the site is the Mansion of Sesklo, found in the 20th century. It has a series of stone wall-like structures surrounding it. Other residential houses were located around this central mansion. There is also evidence of the agriculture and animal husbandry carried out in the ancient settlement on this site. This settlement dates back to the 7th Century BC. Read More

Tsipouradika is a traditional Volos tavern that serves ‘tsipouro’ with various appetizers or mezze. This distinct type of tavern is only found in Volos. Tsipouro is a distillate created from the pomace of grapes left after squeezing them to make wine. This drink is very popular across restaurants, taverns, bars, and alcohol shops across Thessaly and even Volos. You can find a Tsipouradika in almost every corner of Volos, but the best ones are near the port. What makes the experience of a Volos Tsiporadika is that you only have to specify the amount of Tsipoura you consume and whether it will be with or without anise. The server places the order of the Tsipoura directly, and it is accompanied by mezze whether you order it or not. The mezze platter includes a range of dishes from seafood appetizers, salted olives, anchovy, peppers, meatballs, cod, pastrami, a cheese platter, eggplants spetsofai, sardines, fresh salads, grilled potatoes, fried shrimp and a whole range of other authentic local recipes. Read More