Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Volos?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Volos?

Most people spend one to two days in Volos during their visit. The authentic city offers amazing highlights such as the beaches, the cuisine, the nightlife scene, and scuba diving and snorkeling.

Volos sits on the coast of Greece's mainland, between Athens and Thessaloniki. It's a port city with a nice waterfront area. It also offers a number of nice day trips to beaches and into the mountains.

Do you have one or two days to visit Volos? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Volos?

With a variety of sights and attractions, Volos is a fairly popular choice for tourists. Given only one day, you will likely find yourself hurrying to swim at the beach, dine out at amazing restaurants, enjoy an evening out, and snorkel or scuba dive. To truly savor all that the city boasts, a more generous amount of time is advisable. Many travelers opt for one to two days to thoroughly relish the wonders of the city. However, if your schedule is tight, we have a handful of recommendations for making the most of your visit.

How to spend a day in Volos

The beautiful beaches await you in Volos, so spend the day (or several, if you can) relaxing on the sand or swimming in the water. If you're willing to travel out of town, this region has some of the best beaches in Greece. The summers are cooler than other parts of the country and the winters are milder, so this is both a beautiful and a comfortable place to explore.

You'll absolutely want to spend some time enjoying the food scene in this city, so make sure you spend time at one of the local restaurants where you can taste the delicious cuisine for a meal or two. Greece cuisine is very regional specific, and this area has its own dishes that are very different from elsewhere in the country. Deep fried kolitsianoi (sea anemone), boubari (local sausage), and spetzofai (sausage, tomato, and peppers) are just some of the unique dishes in the area.

Volos is a very walkable city. With only a day in the city, you'll have no trouble exploring the local sights. The city is flat and there's a historic district that you can explore on foot.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Volos?

Many visitors spend a weekend in Volos, as this is a good amount of time to see the authentic city's major attractions such as the beaches, the cuisine, and the nightlife scene. If you have a weekend here, we have a few suggestions of things to do below.

Saint Constantine and Helen church, Volos

How to spend 2 days in Volos

Having a weekend (two to three days) in Volos will provide you with more time to take in the best activities in the city.

Perhaps the most famous place in Volos is the Archaeological Museum of Volos, so don't miss it. It might not be at the top of your list, but it's worth experiencing during your trip.

This city is very popular for nightlife. After the sun goes down, head out to one of the many popular venues around town. The universities around town keep the nightlife scene active and fun. There are a number of bars and clubs that are fun throughout the year.

Public transit in Volos is easy and efficient. In just a few days, you should be able to get around the city quite easily. There is a bus system that travels around town.

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