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Ano VolosΆνω 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds on Pelion beaches)
- Airports
- VOL · SKG
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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.
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ano Volos100 ▾
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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 Ano Volos, 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 (About 40 km (25 mi); taxi or bus to Volos, then bus to Ano Volos).VOL Nea Anchialos National Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); taxi or bus to Volos, then bus to Ano Volos).
- Getting aroundVolos urban bus lines 4 and 7 run from Volos to Ano Volos from about 05:00 to 22:30.Volos urban bus lines 4 and 7 run from Volos to Ano Volos from about 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a kafeneio€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Volos–Ano Volos€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideBus Volos–Ano Volos€1.50 (≈ US$2) (check)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · 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 (About 40 km (25 mi); taxi or bus to Volos, then bus to Ano Volos) · SKG Thessaloniki Airport (About 2.5 h by car or KTEL bus to Volos)VOL Nea Anchialos National Airport (About 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)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. 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
Ano Volos: next 7 days
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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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Volos
goDoor to door: 20 min
Bus 4 or 7, 15 min
Archaeological museum, waterfront, tsipouro bars.
Mount Pelion villages
goDoor to door: 30 min to Portaria
Bus or car via the Pelion road
Stone villages, hiking trails, beaches.
Makrinitsa
goDoor to door: 30 min
Bus or car, about 20 min
Well-preserved Pelion architecture, central square.
Milies
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car, about 30 min
Pelion steam train, tavernas, beach.
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.
Ano Volos centre
A handful of guesthouses; quiet, limited services.
Volos city
More hotels, restaurants and transport; 15 min by bus.
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (day trip from Volos)
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) (including a meal and taxi)
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ (private transfer, splurge taverna)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Bus Volos–Ano Volos return2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Taxi Volos–Ano Volos one way1 × €10 | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €22 |
| Trip total≈ €119 per person per day, bed included | €238≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; day trip from Volos. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Volos–Ano Volos | €1.50 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Taxi Volos–Ano Volos | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Taverna meal (main + drink) | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Coffee at a kafeneio | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water | €0.50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Ano Volos to Volos is around 22:30; check the current timetable.Last bus from Ano Volos to Volos is around 10:30 PM; 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Tourist police
- 1571
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance112
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
Embassies in Athens; consulates in Thessaloniki.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Volos–Ano Volos: €1.50 (≈ US$2), 15 min (check)
- Taxi Volos–Ano Volos: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14), 10 min
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Goodbye (Yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (Efharistó)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (Póso káni?)
- Ο λογαριασμός, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (O logariasmós, parakaló)
- Πού είναι η στάση; — Where is the bus stop? (Pou íne i stási?)
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 Ano Volos. 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 (heat, crowds on Pelion beaches) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- Bus timetable verification for lines 4 and 7.
- Taverna opening hours and phone numbers for off-season.
- Walking route from Ano Volos to the Pelion trail network.
Sources
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