Walking and sightseeing at the port of Volos

Walking and sightseeing at the port of Volos

The port of Volos day and night

The port of Volos is the perfect place for a city walking tour! It is full of people strolling up and down, riding a bike or drinking coffee at the popular coffeeshops. So, why don't you begin your visit to Volos from the port?

Based on my experience as a tourist guide in Volos, I would suggest the following walking tour for you...

• Athanasakeion Archeological Museum:There is no better starting point than the museum where you can learn everything about the ancient history and myths of Volos!
• Anavros beach: Exiting the museum, the first thing you notice is the beautiful and closeby Anavros beach
• Agios Konstantinos (Saint Constantine) Church: This magnificent church is the perfect setting for a wedding or a baptism
• Papastratos' tobacco warehouses which house the University of Thessaly: This building may be the landmark of Volos as you will see it in every postcard and guidebook to Volos
• Argo: You should not forget to take a picture of Jason's ship which according to the myth travelled to Colchis
• Pefkakia: From the port of Volos, you get a nice view of Pefkakia (pine trees), the place where Argo was built
• Achilleion cinema theatre and the Bank of Greece: These neoclassical buildings are perhaps two of the oldest and most impressive buildings of Volos
• The fishermen's boats: Take a look at the fishermen selling fresh fish to locals and tsipouradika-owners
• Conservatory and the University library: Another two beautiful neoclassical buildings which used to be banks
• The Church of Transfiguration (Metamorphosi): Your tour may end here, in front of the worth visiting church of Transfiguration

During your walking tour, please don't forget to make a stop for a coffee break at one of the many coffeeshops of Volos. Of course, when you finish your walking and sightseeing it's time to taste tsipouro and local appetisers!!!