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Volos is the right place for Local escapes and Adventures. Located at the footsteps of Pelion Mountain, offers the opportunity of visiting several villages, that preserve traditional and picturesque architecture. Although Volos is a great choice for people that want to stay in a city, nearby there are the most appropriate settings ideal for hikes, nature drives, horse back riding and even for extreme sports.
Culturally rich,
Volos city is a heaven for those who love history. Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum, The Roof tile and Brickworks Tsalapatas Museum, and the Museum of the City.
The Pelion Peninsula on Greece’s mainland hosts a collection of picturesque villages, beaches and natural landscapes that are just waiting to be explored. The best beaches lie on Pelion’s eastern side, with azure waters lapping at golden shores with cliffs and verdant forest backdrops. Starting your day from Volos city whether you want to spend your time at the beach or just want to take a seaside stroll while visiting the area, Paralia, Anavros and Alykes beach, are sure to have you covered. A little bit farther, you will find some of the most famous beaches that will take your mind: Afissos, Mylopotamos Beach, Agios Ioannis Beach, Fakistra Beach, Damouchari Beach, Papa Nero Beach, Agoi Saranta, Plaka Beach, Katigiorgis Beach (from where you can catch a boat taxi to Skiathos island – 15 minutes).
The entire area of Pelion is an inexhaustible treasure of religious monuments, legends and cultural tradition, ideal for nature and history lovers. Several churches and monasteries are spread throughout the green villages and the picturesque settlements which are worth admiring for their unique icons, architecture and the frescoes made by famous painters. Agios Konstantinos, Agios Nikolaos and the historical cave of Panagitsa in Volos city, as well as the Monastery of Agios Lavrentios and the church of Pammegiston Taxiarchon in Millies village, are some of the places worth to visit.
