What to do and see in Volos, Thessaly: The Best Things to do

September 26, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Volos (Greek: Βόλος) is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330 kilometres (205 miles) north of Athens and 220 kilometres (137 miles) south of Thessaloniki. It is the capital of the Magnesia regional unit. Volos is the only outlet to the sea from Thessaly, the country's largest agricultural region. With a population of 144,449 (2011), it is an important industrial centre, while its port provides a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Restaurants in Volos

1. Entomological Museum of Volos

Zachou 98 Sikelianou, Volos 383 33 Greece +30 694 529 6129 [email protected] http://www.entomologikomouseio.gr
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Entomological Museum of Volos

Today,the museum exhibits approximately 100,000 insects of various taxon and more are constantly added.The majority of insects are butterflies (lepidoptera) that belong to an extensive collection of more than 40,000 species,subspecies and races.Not only is the Entomological Museum of Volos unique in Greece,but it is the biggest and the most complete private museum in the Balkans. The museum is open daily but only by appointment.

2. Church of Saints Constantine and Helena

1 Stratigou Plastira Nikolaou, Volos 382 22 Greece
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Church of Saints Constantine and Helena

3. The Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N. & S. Tsalapatas

Notia Pyli, Volos 383 34 Greece +30 2421 029844 [email protected] http://www.piop.gr/diktuo-mouseiwn/Mouseio-Plinthokeramopoieias-Tsalapata/to-mouseio.aspx
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

The Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N. & S. Tsalapatas

The Museum is housed in the old Rooftile and Brickworks Factory of Nikolaos and Spyridon Tsalapatas, in Volos (Thessaly). It presents daily life in the factory, as well as all the production stages of different types of bricks and tiles. Its objective is to showcase the historical identity of the town of Volos and to contribute to the preservation and promotion of its industrial heritage. The N. & S. Tsalapatas Rooftile and Brickworks Factory was one of the largest of its kind. Its workshops and industrial facilities have been restored and today constitute a rare surviving example of an industrial complex in Greece.

4. Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos

1 Athanassaki, Volos 382 22 Greece +30 2421 025285 http://efamagvolos.culture.gr/Index.html
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Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos

Reviewed By jeffmorrod - Paris, France

I am often amazed at just how good some local museums are in Greece, and this is simply superb. The items on display are stunning, I particularly enjoyed the neolithic section, which is of immense importance, and this museum has a vast collection. All the rest of the museum is excellent too ! The displays are imaginative, and very well laid out. The staff are informative and helpful. This region has a great wealth of ancient history, brilliantly captured here. The dominant language of the information given is in Greek, obviously, but much of it is also in English too. I'd like to see more in English, as some items had no translations. I would also suggest some more interesting sales items in the small shop, as it is dominated by books in Greek, which sadly, I can't read. Overall, I much congratulate the museum staff on a great job.

5. Palia District

Volos Greece
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Palia District

6. Horefto Beach

Volos Greece
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Horefto Beach

7. St. Nicholas Metropolitan Cathedral

Agiou Nikolaou, Volos 382 21 Greece +30 2421 022949
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St. Nicholas Metropolitan Cathedral

8. Museum of the City of Volos

Feron 17, Volos 383 34 Greece +30 2421 039644 [email protected] http://www.diki.gr/museum/mpolis.html
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Museum of the City of Volos

9. Centaurs' Path

Eparchiaki Odos Portarias-Makrinitsas 16, Portaria, Volos 370 11 Greece
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Centaurs' Path

Reviewed By susulina - Bucharest, Romania

A wonderful walk through nature, if you need a little sport is welcome. Accessible route for children. I liked

10. Historische Eisenbahn von 1903

Ano Lechonia, Ano Lechonia, Volos 373 00 Greece 14511 http://www.trainose.gr/en/tourism-culture/train-and-recreation/the-pelion-train
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Historische Eisenbahn von 1903

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