Do you like travelling in European cities? How about relaxing in Greek cities along the coastline? Well, the city of Volos is right for you as your next vacation spot. Volos is located in the middle of Greece’s mainland, around 300 kilometers north of Athens.
Volos is a crucial industrial center. Volos’s is a port city which gives a connection between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Ferries connect to Volos and participate in Volos’s trade, manufacturing, and tourism. When the Olympic Games were chosen to be located in Athens, Greece, in 2004, Volos played a part in presenting Greece to be known to a modern audience throughout the world. Also, through the 2004 Olympic Games, Volos has hosted several events and athletic events.
Volos is a newly incorporated city. The region used to be a part of the Ottoman Empire. The region has many earthquakes and has three main rivers. The climate has low humidity and is affected by the Pelion mountain. You may want to wear light clothing, such as shorts, tank top, t-shirt, and tennis shoes if you are travelling to this region.
Volos is an industrialized city and is a large population center in the country, other than Athens and Thessaloniki. If you are into art the Municipal Painting Gallery, which is located in Town Hall, has works of modern Greek artists. You can go to a stroll around the island and feel the warm breezes. The city has an active nightlife. So, Volos would get crowded with locals and travelers waiting to get a bite to eat on weekends (Friday to Sunday nights).
If you are traveling to Volos by plane, be sure to get your passport, driver’s license, and valid visa if you are planning to stay for a while. In order to rent a car, you must be twenty-five years or older. Transportation is available by bus and by train.