The Top Things To Do In Volos Greece

Situated between Athens and Thessaloniki, combining heavenly sea and adventurous mountains as a gateway to Mount Pelion (the Centaurs mountain), and serving as the first step to the Sporades islands, Volos is a destination worth visiting. This picturesque city has an ancient history as the mythic home of Jason and the Argonauts and there are a few hidden gems here that you might find as you pass through to the islands or Pelion. Here is our roundup of what to do in Greek island Volos.

Walk seaside

Sprawling around the coastline of the Pagasetic Gulf, Volos has a long coastline to walk along. The marina spans from the ferry harbor to the University of Thessaly, and the shore continues even further, giving place to activities such as fishing, rowing and swimming. The marina is a car-free place, which means a lot of pedestrians walk there day and night and it is home to a lot of events such as concerts. Walk, run or enjoy the scenery or watch the sunset as fishing and sailing boats come and go.

Shop and take a coffee break in the city center

Discover the tsipouradiko tradition

If this city is renowned for something, its tsipouro. Tsipouradika are restaurants that serve tsipouro (a distilled spirit similar to raki) combined with mezes, which are delicious dishes ranging which include fresh fish and shrimps to salads and dips. Open at every time of the day you will see tsipouradika everywhere, as it is a tradition for the locals to go at least once a week. Most of the people will go to sea-side tsipouradika, though those in the know will adventure to the small streets.

Drink a cocktail at the Volonaki

Named after the neighborhood of Kolonaki in Athens and the most trending place in the center of Volos, Volonaki is formed by two pedestrian roads (Kontaratou and Koumoundourou) which intersect and form the core of Volos’ nightlife – Athens style. Here, modern bars have the finest mixologists and cocktails in Volos. If you want fuzz, action and bar-hopping you only have to choose between them.

Eat at Palia

Palia is the old part of the town, famous for having the finest restaurants – which range from traditional taverns to modern cuisine – and also the most unique nightlife. Eat, drink and dance in the old part of town, as behind the name hides the most innovative neighbourhood. If a new vibe comes into town, you will first hear it here.

Saint Constantine and Helen church, Volos, Thessaly, Greece

Plan a road trip to Mount Pelion

A dynamic seaside city, Volos differs from the other cities because of the adventurous mountain that lies in the background. Home to many traditional villages, Mount Pelion is a sought after destination among Greeks (especially Athenians) and foreigners that want to live their Greek myth. Here, you can drink a coffee gazing at the fantastic view, trek on the kalderimi roads and enjoy the traditional stone houses all at short distance from the city.

Aerial view of Volos city, the capital of the Magnesia regional unit. View from Pelion mountain

Visit the archeology museum

One of the oldest museums in Greece, the archeology museum of Volos houses many exquisite finds from early 20th-century to modern archaeological excavations in Thessaly. Exhibits on display include artefacts from the neolithic settlements of Dimini and Sesklo, the first neolithic settlement of Europe, as well as a wide variety of items from Ancient Greece.

Archaeological Museum of Volos, Thessaly, Greece

Rent a bike

How can you visit a city that is flat, full of pedestrian roads, walkable from side to side and with breathtaking views? But of course by bicycle. Volos has a big reputation as a bicycle-friendly city, and the bikes in Volos number more than the people. There are many groups that organize bike rides and you can easily rent a bicycle to join them or discover the city by yourself.

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