Mount Pelion forms a rugged area of woods and mountains protecting Vólos Bay from the blue Aegean Sea. The higher altitudes boast ski resorts and hill villages with handsome traditional houses, while the coast is dotted with seaside resorts with sunny beaches. It's not surprising that this attractive region is a favourite of people from Vólos and of tourists exploring the northern part of the country.

This village contains the Theophilos Museum, located in the beautiful home of the Kontos family (1830). It has a series of allegorical frescoes about the War of Independence by the primitive painter Theophilos (1873-1934), who spent part of his life in Vólos.

This village contains the Theophilos Museum, located in the beautiful home of the Kontos family (1830). It has a series of allegorical frescoes about the War of Independence by the primitive painter Theophilos (1873-1934), who spent part of his life in Vólos.

Mount Pelion forms a rugged area of woods and mountains protecting Vólos Bay from the blue Aegean Sea. The higher altitudes boast ski resorts and hill villages with handsome traditional houses, while the coast is dotted with seaside resorts with sunny beaches. It's not surprising that this attractive region is a favourite of people from Vólos and of tourists exploring the northern part of the country.