INFORMATION
A few words
Volos is one of the largest cities of Thessaly and of Greece. It is located in the prefecture of Magnesia and is built in the cove of Pagasitikos gulf and the foothills of Pelion. It is one of the most important and largest ports in Greece. In addition, it is a popular tourist destination thanks to its proximity to Pelion and to the Sporades islands.
Sights
Volos thanks to its story has a lot to offer to its visitors. In Argonauts Avenue, you will find “Argo”, the statue of the sculptor Nicola and trademark of the city, as well as the hull of the modern Argo, which has been built alike the ancient ship. In addition, don't forget to visit the building Papastratou, which dates back to 1926. The architecture of this building will impress you, and today it houses departments of the University of Thessaly. To admire ancient monuments and ruins, visit the district “Palia"(Old), which is located in the western area of Volos. There you will find the roman baths, the ruins of the Castle, the square of Agioi Theodoroi and the Tsalapatas factory. Of course, you will find yourselves many times in the square Riga Fereou, which is the largest in the city, while there stands the impressive building of the town Hall. Finally, for a panoramic view of the city choose to go up the hill of Goritsa, where there is the church of Goritsa Virgin Mary.
What to eat
Volos is famous for the many tsipouradika (like taverns offering tsipouro) and the mezedes (appetizers served along tsipouro). You will find them in every neighborhood of the city, with the most famous to be found in the coastal road. Some of the dishes that you must try are the tsitsiravla, the kolitsianoi and the cuttlefish with greens.
Useful information
The dialing code of the area of Volos is: 24210. The starting point of the local buses and the intercity bus (KTEL) service are within walking distance from the port of Volos. In addition, in Volos you will find the international Airport of Anchialos (VOL), which is located 24 kilometers southwest of the city of Volos.
History
The area of ancient Magnesia, today's Volos, is one of the first places to be inhabited in Greece. In the mycenaean period Iolcos (a city) is established there with important economic and spiritual significance. During the period of the Byzantine Empire the city continued to flourish and to grow. In the 14th century appears for the first time the name Volos. During the Greek Revolution of 1821, the city of Volos and Pelion were under close siege, while the present-day city of Volos began to be built outside of the old castle a little after 1830. In 1881 Volos was annexed to the Greek state, only to fall back in the hands of the Turks in 1897, after the unfortunate Greco-Turkish war. In 1883 by royal decree Volos became part of the Greek state and experienced a great development due to its favorable geographical position. Today is one of the most important ports in the country, as well as one of the largest cities of Greece in terms of population.
Beaches
In the wider area of Volos you will find amazing beaches for all tastes. Those worth a visit are the beaches of Agios Dimitrios, Anchialos, Alykes and Pigadi. In addition, due to Volos' location, you can easily get to any of the Sporades islands, in order to discover the exquisite beaches, as well as to visit Pilio and its beautiful beaches, such as Tsagarada or Mylopotamos.
Nightlife
Volos has a lively nightlife, due to the large number of students in the city. So in the cobblestone roads of Ermou, of Kontaratou and the area around the square of Agios Nikolaos you will find several cafes, bars and clubs. There are many options in terms of music as well.
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