Volos
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General Information
Other Name: Golos, District: Magnesia , State: Thessaly, Greece
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Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 24210
Importance: Volos is one of the most industrialized provincial cities of Greece.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Volosis a coastal port city situated at the center of the Greek mainland, about 326 km north from Athens and 215 km south from Thessaloniki. It is the capital of the Magnesia prefecture.Location
Volos, which is the administrative centre of Magnesia prefecture, comprises three major municipalities : Volos, Nea Ionia and Iolkos. The geoographical coordinates of Volos are as follows: its latitude is 39°21''38.83"N, and its longitude stands at 22°56''57.26"E. Many of the city domains are separated through natural barricades, such as rivers.Climate
Volos, as a Mediterranean city, experiences a typical climate of neither particularly high nor extremely low temperatures throughout the year. Its climate is one of a low humidity favourable for all kinds of activities. The Pelion mountain, with its microclimatic conditions, affects the city''s weather; the graph below illustrates Volos'' climactic climatic conditions.