Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece

Places to visit near Volos

Volos is a town in Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece, home to about 86,048 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast, 18 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Volos (1 km), Amphanae (7 km) and Archaeological Site of Sesklo (11 km).

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Volos, Thessaly and Central Greece
Volos, Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Volos at a glance

Location
Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Population
about 86,048
Coordinates
39.3610° N, 22.9425° E
Places within 50 km
104 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Volos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Volos: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Volos

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Volos. The closest is Volos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Volos

58 beaches & coast within 100 km of Volos. The closest is Άναυρος (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Volos

28 churches within 100 km of Volos. The closest is St Nicholas Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Volos

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Volos. The closest is Cynoscephalae Hills (12 km); the best-known is Pilion (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Volos

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Volos. The closest is Kikynthos (26 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Volos

14 museums within 100 km of Volos. The closest is Alekos K. Damtsas Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Volos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Volos
  2. 1 km Ηρώον · heritage site, Thessaly
  3. 1 km Asa Jennings Memorial · monument, Thessaly
  4. 11 km Archaeological Site of Sesklo · heritage site, Thessaly
  5. 11 km Amphanae · heritage site, Thessaly
  6. 7 km Volos · heritage site, Thessaly
  7. 0 km Back to Volos

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From travellers near Volos

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How to reach Volos

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    Within 15 km of Volos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Volos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2863Volos (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2058Άναυρος (3 km)
    Churches1828St Nicholas Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints527Cynoscephalae Hills (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves418Kikynthos (26 km)
    Museums914Alekos K. Damtsas Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls510Waterfall at Plakotoura (17 km)
    Other attractions59Κωδωνοστάσιο Αγίου Νικολάου (1 km)
    Caves46Δρακοπήγαδο (21 km)
    Buddhist sites25Makrinitissa Monastery (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Lake Karla (22 km)
    Parks11Archaeological Site of Dimini (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Γενί Τζαμί (68 km)

    Volos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Volos?

    Volos (heritage site, about 1 km), Amphanae (heritage site, about 7 km), Archaeological Site of Sesklo (heritage site, about 11 km), Ηρώον (heritage site, about 1 km), Asa Jennings Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Alekos K. Damtsas Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Volos?

    104 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast, 18 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Volos?

    Volos, about 1 km by road; Ηρώον (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Volos?

    Άναυρος, about 3 km by road; Αλυκές (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Volos?

    St Nicholas Church, about 1 km by road; Άγιος Γεώργιος (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Volos?

    Start in Volos, visit Ηρώον, then Asa Jennings Memorial, then Archaeological Site of Sesklo, then Amphanae, then Volos, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Volos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Volos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Volos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Volos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.