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Agria
Spend a half‑day to explore the waterfront taverns and Epsa Museum; add a night at Valis Resort if you want beachside rest.
Agria is a small seaside town east of Volos, known for its tsipouradika taverns, the Epsa soft‑drink museum, and a nearby sandy beach. A few hours cover the main sights; one night adds a relaxed seaside stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (cool, fewer services)
- Airport
- VOL
- Nights
- 0
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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 ▾
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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 Agria100 ▾
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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 Agria, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch personal belongings on busy summer nights and stay hydrated.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 199 fire · 166 ambulance (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
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- AirportVOL Nea Anchialos (Volos) Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) north, 30 min by bus or taxi).VOL Nea Anchialos (Volos) Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) north, 30 min by bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundBus line 5 runs 05:00–22:30 between Volos and Agria; walk along the promenade to reach most taverns and the museum.Bus line 5 runs 5:00 AM–10:30 PM between Volos and Agria; walk along the promenade to reach most taverns and the museum.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a tavern€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
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 (Volos) Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) north, 30 min by bus or taxi)VOL Nea Anchialos (Volos) Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) north, 30 min by bus or taxi)
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
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Agria: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 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)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 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
Bus line 5 runs 05:00–22:30 between Volos and Agria; walk along the promenade to reach most taverns and the museum.
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: ≈30 min total
Bus line 5, about 15 min
Larger market, archaeological museum and port.
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.
Valis Resort
Waterfront hotel with sea‑view rooms; good for a night‑stay.
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
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €45 | €90 |
| Bus line 5 round‑trip Volos‑Agria2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Epsa Museum tour (appointment)2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €19 |
| Trip total≈ €103 per person per day, bed included | €205≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a tavern | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fish soup (kakavia) at a beach bar | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Ice‑cream at o Mpoukis | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum tours are by appointment only and run Oct–May; check ahead.
- Bus timetable may vary in summer; confirm times at the local stop.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 199
- Ambulance
- 166
- Tourist police
- 1571
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Προς αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Fire199
Embassy
US consulate in Thessaloniki; Greek police tourist line 1571.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus line 5 Volos ↔ Agria: ≈ €3 each way (check schedule)
- Valis Resort night: ≈ €70–120 per room
Say or show
- Συγγνώμη — Excuse me / Sorry (see-gnó-mee)
- Πόσο κοστίζει; — How much is this? (PO-so ko-STEE-zee)
- Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ — I would like a coffee (tha EE-the-la E-nan ka-FE)
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 Agria. 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: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (cool, fewer services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Valis Resort for beach access.
- Combine with a Volos day‑trip for broader Thessaly experience.
Sources
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