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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Ano Volos
Άνω Βόλος
Half-day trip from Volos: walk the old quarter, eat at a taverna, then return. Not a base.
Ano Volos is the upper neighbourhood of Volos, a 15-minute bus ride uphill. It has a few old houses, a couple of tavernas and a view over the Pagasetic Gulf. Most travellers use it as a short escape from the city, not a destination on its own.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Άνω Βόλος
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowds on Pelion beaches)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 (day trip from Volos) · Mid €60–100 (including a meal and taxi) · High €120+ (private transfer, splurge taverna) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 112 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus Volos–Ano Volos | €1.50 (check) |
| Taxi Volos–Ano Volos | €8–12 |
| Taverna meal (main + drink) | €12–20 |
| Coffee at a kafeneio | €2–4 |
| Bottle of water | €0.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VOL · Nea Anchialos National Airport
- About 40 km (25 mi); taxi or bus to Volos, then bus to Ano VolosAbout 25 mi (40 km); taxi or bus to Volos, then bus to Ano Volos
- SKG · Thessaloniki Airport
- About 2.5 h by car or KTEL bus to Volos
Typical fares
- Bus Volos–Ano Volos
- €1.50, 15 min (check)
- Taxi Volos–Ano Volos
- €8–12, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Volos urban bus lines 4 and 7 run from Volos to Ano Volos from about 05:00 to 22:30. A taxi from Volos costs about €8–12. On foot the village is small.Volos urban bus lines 4 and 7 run from Volos to Ano Volos from about 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM. A taxi from Volos costs about €8–12. On foot the village is small.
See and do
Known for
- Traditional Pelion architecture
- Tavernas with mountain views
- Proximity to Volos and Mount Pelion trails
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Volos | Bus 4 or 7, 15 min | 20 min |
| Mount Pelion villages | Bus or car via the Pelion road | 30 min to Portaria |
| Makrinitsa | Bus or car, about 20 min | 30 min |
| Milies | Car, about 30 min | 40 min |
Sleep
- Ano Volos centre
- A handful of guesthouses; quiet, limited services.
- Volos city
- More hotels, restaurants and transport; 15 min by bus.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Goodbye | Γεια σαςYia sas |
| Thank you | ΕυχαριστώEfharistó |
| How much? | Πόσο κάνει;Póso káni? |
| The bill, please | Ο λογαριασμός, παρακαλώO logariasmós, parakaló |
| Where is the bus stop? | Πού είναι η στάση;Pou íne i stási? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Last bus from Ano Volos to Volos is around 22:30; check the current timetable.
- Tavernas may close on a slow weekday; call ahead in off-season.
- No ATM in Ano Volos; bring cash from Volos.
Very safe. Watch for loose dogs near the edge of the village and uneven stone paths at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ano Volos yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Traditional Pelion architecture
- Tavernas with mountain views
- Proximity to Volos and Mount Pelion trails
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ano Volos, revision 3740035 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3740035
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ano-volos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.