Major city · Greece
AlmyrosΑλμυρός
Skip Almyros unless you need a bed near Volos airport or a quiet base for the Pelion coast: half a day covers the museum and the square.
Almyros is a market town 10 km from Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL) and 15 km from the Pelion beaches. It has one museum, a few tavernas and no tourist sights beyond the town itself. Most travellers use it as a one-night stop before or after a flight, or skip it for Volos or the Pelion villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and crowded on the coast), Dec–Feb (many places close)
- Airport
- VOL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Almyros100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Almyros, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 1571 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVOL Nea Anchialos National Airport (No public transport to/from the airport; taxi only (about 10 min, €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) estimate).).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerTaverna meal (souvlaki, salad, beer)€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
- Budget bedDouble room (e.g. Hotel Alos), a night, per room€40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (e.g. Hotel Alos), a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedDouble room (e.g. Hotel Alos), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VOL Nea Anchialos National Airport (No public transport to/from the airport; taxi only (about 10 min, €15–20 estimate).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Almyros: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. A taxi from the airport costs about €15–20. Buses to Volos run frequently from the KTEL station (check schedule).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus from Almyros KTEL station, about 30 min
Seaside promenade, the Pelion train and good seafood.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Drive or bus to Volos, then bus up the mountain; about 1 h total
Villages like Makrinitsa and Portaria are 30 min by car from Volos.
Door to door: About 15 min
Taxi or drive, about 10 min
Small beach town with tavernas and the airport.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few hotels and rooms within walking distance of the square and tavernas.
Near the airport
Check: some rooms in the airport area, but no dedicated hotels listed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (e.g. Hotel Alos)1 × 1 night × €60 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Taxi from airport to town1 × €20 · check | €20 |
| Bus to Volos, one way2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €23 |
| Trip total≈ €125 per person per day, bed included | €249≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taverna meal (souvlaki, salad, beer) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (500 ml draught) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi airport → towncheck | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Bus Almyros → Voloscheck | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport from the airport: arrange a taxi in advance.
- Many tavernas and shops close in winter (Nov–Mar).
- The archaeological museum has limited hours (8:00–15:00, check seasonal changes).The archaeological museum has limited hours (8:00 AM–3:00 PM, check seasonal changes).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Tourist police
- 1571
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AlmyrosΑλμυρός
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance112
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
Embassies in Athens; nearest consulate in Volos (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi airport → town: €15–20 (≈ US$18–25), about 10 min (check)
- Bus Almyros → Volos: about €3–4 (≈ US$4–5), about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Good day (ya sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-har-ee-STO)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it? (PO-so KA-nee)
- Το λογαριασμό παρακαλώ — The bill, please (to lo-ga-ree-a-SMO pa-ra-ka-LO)
- Πού είναι ο σταθμός των λεωφορείων; — Where is the bus station? (poo EE-ne o stath-MOS ton le-o-fo-REE-on)
- Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα; — Can I pay by card? (bo-RO na pli-RO-so me KAR-ta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Almyros. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and crowded on the coast), Dec–Feb (many places close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport transfer details: taxi numbers, pre-book options, fallback.
- Museum page with verified hours and entry fee.
- Eat pages: three tavernas with last-order times.
- Sleep page: Hotel Alos and any other verified options.
Sources
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