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Local name: Βόλος Population: 86 thous.Area: 10.69 mi²Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°21'37"N, 22°56'47"E
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Volos Top Attractions

Volos Attractions - What to See and Explore

Volos offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Goritsa, Thessaly Railway Museum, Theofilos Museum of Anakasia, Archaeological site of Ancient Dimini. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Archaeological site • Ancient Greek architecture

    Goritsa

    Goritsa is a hill and an archaeological site in Volos, Greece, immediately east of the city centre. It was examined in the early 1970s by a Dutch team of archaeologists, revealing a planned ancient city with a regular street grid covering most of the hill.

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    Museum

    Thessaly Railway Museum

    The Thessaly Railway Museum was founded in 2006 and occupies the first floor in the beautiful building of Volos railway station in Thessaly, Greece.

  • theofilos museum of anakasia volos
    Museum • Art museum

    Theofilos Museum of Anakasia

    The Theofilos Museum of Anakasia is a museum in Magnesia, Greece.

  • archaeological site of ancient dimini volos
    Park

    Archaeological site of Ancient Dimini

    Dimini was a prehistoric settlement of the modern Neolithic era, that is, after the preliminary period and before the final Neolithic. It is located near today's homonymous town and is 4 km from Volos. Today's bastard was subject...

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    Museum • Archaeological museum

    Archaeological Museum of Volos

    The Archaeological Museum of Volos, also known as Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos, is a museum located in Volos, Greece, that houses many exquisite finds from early 20th century and modern archaeological excavations in Thessaly.

  • chania volos
    City • Area

    Chania

    Nea Ionia is a city and a former municipality in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Volos, of which it is a municipal unit. It borders the city of Volos. The population at the 2011 census was 33,815 inhabitants. Its land area is 63.314 km².

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    Area

    Demetrias

    Demetrias was a Greek city in Magnesia in ancient Thessaly, situated at the head of the Pagasaean Gulf, near the modern city of Volos.

  • giorgio de chirico art centre volos
    Museum • Art museum

    Giorgio de Chirico Art Centre

    The Giorgio de Chirico Art Centre is an art centre/museum in a three-story building in Volos, Magnesia, Greece. It is named for internationally famous Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, who was born to Italian parents in Volos on July 10, 1888.

  • chrysoula zogia museum and art gallery volos
    Museum • Art museum

    Chrysoula Zogia Museum and Art Gallery

    The Chrysoula Zogia Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Volos, Magnesia, Greece.

  • university of thessaly volos
    Universities and schools

    University of Thessaly

    The University of Thessaly is a public university in Thessaly, Greece, founded in 1984. The university includes the main campus in the city of Volos and regional campuses located in Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala, and the city of Lamia.

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    39°21'46"N • 22°56'34"E

    University Library

    Library

Day trips

Volos – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Volos, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Platamon Castle (Platamonas), Limnonari (Skopelos), Panormos (Skopelos).

  • platamon castle platamonas48 milesNW
    Historical place, Forts and castles, Ancient Greek architecture

    Platamon Castle, Platamonas

    Platamon Castle, an emblematic medieval fortress, stands as a sentinel over the coastal town of Platamonas, nestled in the shadows of Mount Olympus in Greece. This formidable structure dates back to the late Byzantine period, with its construction believed to have...

  • limnonari skopelos44 milesSE
    39°5'23"N • 23°41'54"E

    Limnonari, Skopelos

    Beach, Park, Outdoor activities

  • panormos skopelos42 milesSE
    39°6'39"N • 23°39'48"E

    Panormos, Skopelos

    Beach, Park, Outdoor activities

  • frourio hill larissa34 milesNW
    Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

    Frourio Hill, Larissa

    The Frourio Hill is the historical acropolis of the city of Larissa, Greece. It was the citadel of the city in antiquity as well as in Byzantine times, and features a number of important archaeological sites.

  • second ancient theatre larissa34 milesNW
    Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

    Second Ancient Theatre, Larissa

    The Second Ancient Theatre of Larissa is an ancient Greek theatre in the city of Larissa in Thessaly, Greece.

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Best Time To Visit Volos

Learn when is the best time to travel to Volos weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April and May.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July and August. Most of it rains in November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the City

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Food & drink

Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Volos?

The top attractions to visit in Volos are:

What is the best time to visit Volos?

August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April and May. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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