Things To Do
Meteora
A great hiking spot with beautiful views and amazing history. The best way to get here is either by car, or a tour bus.
Tsipouradika
Volos is known for their tsipouro (spirit) and meze (small plates). It is the tsipouro capital of Greece. Try: BOKOS OUZERI - Meandrou 143, Nea Ionia 384 45, Greece Galanos tsipouradiko - Platonos 24, Volos 383 33, Greece Το Κρίταμο του Βόλου - Lori 21, Volos 382 21, Greece Mezen - Alonnisou 8, Volos 382 21, Greece Tips: Order tsipouro with or without anise Don’t order food first - the meze comes automatically Usually 1 bottle per 2 people to start The best dishes often arrive in later rounds
Pelion Railway
The Pelion Railway is a historic narrow-gauge mountain train that runs through the lush slopes of Mount Pelion. Distance: ~15 km Duration: ~90 minutes one way Top speed: ~20 km/h Typical Timetable Morning departure: ~10:00 from Ano Lechonia Return: ~15:00 from Milies Stop: 15 minutes at Ano Gatzea
Beaches!
Here is a list of some of a few of the beaches around Volos. Some of the pretty ones are farther away. Closest & Easiest Beaches Anavros Beach ~ 5 minutes (more convenient then scenic) Paralia Alikes (Alykes Beach) ~10 - 15 minutes Pagasitic Gulf Beaches (Calm Water) Paralia Kala Nera ~ 25 minutes Afissos ~ 35 minutes (one of the best near volos) Beaches on the Aegean Side — WOW Factor Paralia Milopotamos (Mylopotamos) ~ 1 hr 15 min (THE famous Pelion beach) Paralia Fakistra ~ 1 hr 20 min + 10–15 min hike (best for adventurous travelers) Damouchari beach ~ 1 hr 20 min (Mammia Mia filming location, great combo stop with Fakistra) Papa Nero Beach ~ 1 hr 25 min (long sandy beach) Paralia Agios Ioannis ~ 1 hr 25 min (long sandy beach)