Greece - Mainland Destinations

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VOLOS

The city of Volos is situated at the centre of the Greek mainland, at an approximately equal distance from the country's two main urban centres, Athens and Salonica. 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 Iolkos. Founded in the 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 upon the slopes of Pelion, the Pagasitic gulf and the town below take on another dimension. Volos harbour is particularly active.

It is the main export centre 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. 

HOTELS

PARK HOTEL (3*)  

Location: situated in the Center of Volos, with View to the Pagasitikos Bay above the Waterfront Park

Rooms: each of them with a unique decoration, provide a TV Set, Radio, Telephone, Hairdryer and Air Conditioning

Facilities: reception area, restaurant, cafeteria, bar, catering, two seminar rooms, safe deposit boxes free of charge

XENIA HOTEL (3*)

Location: build on the Beach of Volos with a magnificent View to the Pagasitikos Bay

Rooms: Bathroom, unique View, Air Conditioning, TV Set, Radio and Telephone

Facilities: reception area, restaurant, cafeteria, bar, catering, two seminar rooms, safe deposit boxes free of charge

PELION

XENIA HOTEL / Portaria (3*)

Location: is situated in Portaria, the well known green Village of Pelion at 650 meters of altitude with Panoramic View to the Pagasiticos Bay

Rooms: Bathroom, Radio, TV Set, Air Conditioning, Hairdryer, Telephone and Balcony.

Facilities: breakfast terrace, reception area, restaurant, bar, catering, parking space, private church, conference room, safe deposit boxes free of charge  

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