Things to do in Volos
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Kitsos Makris Folk Art Centre
Housing the superb collection of late folk art historian Kitsos Makris, the Kitsos Makris Folk Art Centre is an intimate house-museum that also features 25 paintings by Theophilos Hatzimichael, mostly small murals that were carefully removed from buildings around the Pelion Peninsula. The museum is maintained by the University of Thessaly.
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O Haliabalias
Tucked away on a pedestrian side street near Agios Nikolaos church, O Haliabalias is known for good variations on traditional dishes like chicken with orzo pasta and briam (mixed veggies). The kitchen adjoins the cosy dining room, decorated with the owner's and former ship captain's seafaring mementos.
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Tsalapatas Brickworks Museum
From 1926 until 1975, the Tsalapatas Rooftile & Brickworks was part of the cultural fabric of Volos. In 2006, the restored plant opened as a handsome historical museum with brick-making machinery, grinding mills and massive kilns on display, complete with museum café and shop.
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Archaeological Museum
The excellent Archaeological Museum houses a comprehensive collection of area finds. Especially impressive is the large collection of painted grave stelae from the nearby Hellenistic site of Dimitrias.
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Ekonomou O Papous
Charming shop with only one item for sale: a very traditional and all-natural confection called loukoumia (jelly-like sweets with confectioner's sugar on top and often filled with walnuts or almonds).
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Sarris Taverna
Local families head for this reliable waterfront eatery at sunset for grilled calamari and sautéed red peppers, and then let the children romp at the sandy playground opposite.
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O Kyklos Tsipouradiko
Flagstone floors and wood-beamed ceilings lend plenty of atmosphere to this popular student hang-out. The speciality is potatoes baked in a traditional wood-fired oven.
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Ouzerie Iolkos
Come to this bustling and breezy Iolkos for seafood mezedhes and fresh grilled fish. A plate of fresh mackerel, salad and wine can be purchased at a bargain price.
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Café Aroma
Near the western edge of Plateia Yeoryiou, this breezy outdoor summer café puts gravel at your feet and a cool drink or iced coffee in your hand.
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Bar Balthassar
In the heart of Volos' café district, Balthassar is a popular beer-and-mezedhes hang-out, where the music theme changes nightly.
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Astra Bouzouki
In the old Palaia district, Astra features live bouzouki music, drinks and dancing, but don't bother showing up before midnight.
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Summer Cinema
For movies, check out the Volos Summer Cinema series near the waterfront at the corner of Kartali.
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Apostolis Restaurant
Traditional eatery opposite the quay, with takeaway lunches for the ferry to the Sporades.
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Flo Café
At end of the waterfront, this hip café offers free wi-fi and cold drinks.
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Village Cinema
For movies, check out the Village Cinema in the old Palaia District.
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