Volos is one of the largest Greek ports. It is beautifully situated between the sea and the Pelion Mountains covered with Mediterranean forests. It is known for its excellent seafood-based cuisine and numerous, though sometimes curved among the newer buildings, monuments.
The area where today's Volos is located was already inhabited in prehistoric times. This is evidenced by the Archaeological Site of the Neolithic Settlement Dimini located on the outskirts of the city. In antiquity, there were three cities here, Demetrias, Pagasae and Iolkos. Monuments from the excavations carried out here can be seen at the Athanasakio Volos Archaeological Museum.
The Thessaly border between mountains and sea was considered by the ancients to be the place where Centaurs lived - half men, half horses. Today it is remembered by the Path of the Centaurs, a hiking trail that leads along the slopes of the hills to olive groves.
The attraction of Wolos is its coastal location with the port, the Promenade and the promenade of Aleja Argonauts. Next to it, there is a sculpture depicting the ship the Argonauts took to get the golden fleece. In the vicinity of the coast, you can also see the lighthouse, and along the promenade, take advantage of the offer of one of the many taverns and restaurants.
The city also has several interesting museums, including the Natural History Museum and the Tsalapatas Museum, as well as the valuable, historic St. Lawrence.
