Volos
Volos is the capital and economic center of the Magnissia prefecture
in Thessaly. Thanks to its privileged position at the foot of Mt.
Pelion on the Pagasitic gulf, it is a good base for enjoying the
sea, wooded slopes and green valleys that surround it. As for the
derivation of the word "Volos", which according to a Byzantine historian
of the 14th century was called "Golos", there are several theories.
The most widely accepted is that it represents a corruption of the
Mycenaean lolkos.
Founded in mid 19th century, modern Volos, with 71.000 inhabitants,
is a cheerful, lively town, soundly laid out with pleasant broad streets.
The waterfront is an ideal spot for a stroll. A modern coastal avenue
bustling with life, it is lined with pastry shops, cafes and restaurants.
From the suburb of Ano Volos, built up the slopes of Pelion, the Pagasitic
gulf and the town below take on another dimension. Volos harbor is
particularly active. It is the main export center of Thessaly and
the scene of much commercial and passenger traffic bound for the Sporades,
the great ports of the Mediterranean, Syria and other Middle Eastern
cities.
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Volos
The Forest of Pelion
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