Volos | Greece | Βόλος | Thessaly, industrial area, Sesklo, Pelion, Ancient Dimini, port,
Volos (Greek: Βόλος) (Population: 144.449 (2011)) is the 6th biggest city (with the 3rd largest industrial area and the 3rd largest port) in Greece, situated in Thessaly, almost in the middle of the distance between Athens (330 km) and Thessaloniki (220 km). Volos is an industrial city, with a large port - but there are a few hidden gems here that you might find as you pass through to islands or Pelion.
Archaeological site of Ancient Dimini, Dimini. Tues - Sun: 8.30AM - 4.30PM, Mon: closed.. Ancient Dimini was a neolithic village which has been excavated and uncovered. Of particular interest are the well preserved House N, where a pot was discovered beneath the floor with the burnt remains of a child (an ancient resident as opposed to a more recent one!) and the Tombi grave, similar to that at Mycenaea, which is buried deep into the ground near the fortified town, but with a caved in roof. Shade is spare, so make sure to visit early in the morning. Adjacent to these ruins, and to be opened soon (although how long this has been the case is not said!) are some Mycenaean ruins, which include a large palace. These ruins, whilst not open yet, can be viewed from behind a limit, and are expected to be part of the as-of-yet-undiscovered ancient city of Iolkos, the home of Jason (of Argonaut fame!) There is an interesting audio guide tour available for free in both Greek and English. €2 per person, students free. Ticket includes free entry to archaeological site at Sesklo. edit
Archaeological site of Ancient Sesklo, Sesklo (Take the road to Sesklo, then look for the turn-off to the left that goes down the hill before the start of Sesklo (it is signposted, but keep an eye open for them.). Sesklo is a more impressive site in terms of its location, but is less ims might change your first idea. Ermou street is a long paved road parallel to the promenade, Argonafton str, offering a wide variety of shops for any taste, plus a selection of hidden bars and cafes, especially around St.Nikolaos Square, the city cathedral, dedicated to patron saint of the sailors, St. Nicholas. There is a seaside park between the university Papastratos building and Agios Konstantinos church on the promenade. Anavros Park starts directly behind Agios Konstantinos and extends to the east all the way till Anavros beach, an open municipal strand, offering clearwater to the swimmer during the summer (and winter for the brave).
For those that have a car, there is also Alykes municipal beach, a 5-minute-drive from the center to the southwest, in the more easygoing Alykes district of Volos, having cafes and bars offering sunbeds on the sand during late at night, where you can enjoy your cocktail and take a swim as well. The municipal beach in Alykes has an entrance fee of € 1 during the day, offering a lifeguard, showering facilities, clothes-changing chambers and a beach bar. You can easily go to Alykes with city bus (blue bus) number 6 from the city hall.
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There are acceptable beaches towards the southern end of the city at Anavros. To get there, follow the coastal promenade south from Argonafton St or park in the roads behind the city hospital. Most locals, however, head to beaches the other side of the giant cement works on the outskirts of the city, to beaches at Agria (20 mins by bus) or further down the coast. Generally, the water is clearer and cleaner the further away from Volos' port. But, Anavros is acceptable and many many locals do swim there. But seriously, if you do have a car and you want to go to a beach, it is well worth getting out of the city limits and beyond - some of the best beaches on the Greek mainland can be found on Pelion.
There are several cinemas in Volos. Films are shown in original language with Greek subtitles, whereas cartoons are dubbed. In the
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Sesklo in Central Greece, is one of the oldest settlements and the first acropolis of Greece, 10 km west of Volos, the place where the Argonauts started their journey. First settlement finds are dated from 6000 BC. The village Sesklo gave its name to a whole culture, the Sesklo culture, a period in the early days of the Neolithic in Greece. The post houses with mud walls were erected on stone foundations, which are still preserved. The acropolis contained already 500 houses, which at that time was a considerable size.
During our visit, an English female doctoral candidate was busy with cataloging 40.000 bones.
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Sésklo in Mittelgriechenland, eine der ältesten Siedlungen und die erste Akropolis Griechenlands, liegt 10 km westlich von Volos, dem Ort von dem die Argonauten zu ihrer Reise aufbrachen.
Erste Siedlungsfunde werden auf 6000 v. Chr. datiert. Der Ort gab einer Periode in der Frühzeit des Neolithikums in Griechenland ihren Namen, die Sesklo-Kultur.
Die Pfostenhäuser mit Lehmwänden wurden auf steinernen Fundamenten errichtet, die heute noch vorhanden sind. Die Akropolis umfasste bereits 500 Häuser, was in jener Zeit einer beträchtlichen Größe entsprach.
Bei unserem Besuch war eine einsame englische Doktorandin damit beschäftigt 40.000 Knochen zu katalogisieren.
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Volos, one of the largest Greek cities and one of the major ports in the country,is located in the center of Greece. Natural harbour of Pagasitikos Gulf and close to Mount Pelion combines all the charm of the sea with the beauty of the mountain of Centaurs. The city is associated with the famous Argonaut Expedition, one of the greatest epics of Greek mythology
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Magnesia, deriving from the tribe name Magnetes, is the name of the southeastern area of Thessaly in central Greece. The modern prefecture was created in 1947 out of the Larissa prefecture. About 70% of the population live in the Greater Volos area which is the second-largest city in Thessaly and the third busiest commercial port in Greece. Much of the population lives near the Pagasetic Gulf and in the eastern part. The chemical element, Magnesium, was named after the City of Magnesia by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808
The capital of Magnesia prefecture is the metropolitan city of Volos. According to the most recent census (2001), the population stands at 207,000. The prefecture of Magnesia includes the Northern Sporades group of islands (Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. The prefecture also includes the Alonissos Marine Park. The prefecture hosts 2,000,000 tourists annually
Magnesia is represented in the Greek Parliament by five members.
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