Hair is very successful from a geographical point of view. From here it is convenient to organize and attend various excursions. Plus, it is almost equidistant from thessalonik and Athens. Distance 200-300 kilometers, of course, not very small, but still it is not 500 km. Departure early in the morning, on the way 2.5-3.5 hours and you are in place. Almost all day is provided for sightseeing, and in the evening back, in the hair. Agree, not very tiring.
Now more specifically.
There is a tourist center in the hair. This information office of the Volos (official website: www.volos.gr) is located almost opposite the bus station (although it is convenient if you arrived by the bus). The center has a sufficiently large informative base. It is open every day from 08:00 to 21:00 (from November to March - from 08:00 to 20:00, except Sunday). In addition to the information, you can get help in organizing excursions.
The most popular directions for excursions from the Volos are as follows.
Athens . I think the name itself is quite colorful speaks for myself. And the most interesting and important object for inspection is the Acropoli mountain and Parfenon. The road to Athens goes on a wide speed automotive, a distance of about 300 kilometers. Believe me, these kilometers fly imperceptibly, and the road will be filled with the discussion from the impressions gained.
Thessaloniki . The so-called northern capital of Greece. Thessaloniki has always been and now remain the second city of Greek state. In all senses. In the formalonics (this is how his official name sounds) a lot of interesting objects for inspection. You need to go here about 200 kilometers on the same autobahn, only to the North of Greece.
Delphi. . This is a real pearl in the historical heritage of Greece, the historical and religious center of the ancient Eldla. Delphs are at the foot of the world famous Mountain Parnas. It is here that the "PUP of the Earth" (Ommophalos stone). And it was in the delphes, in the temple of Apollo, in ancient times there was a famous Dolphic Oracle. In Delphi to go a little more than 200 kilometers, part of the road lies on the autobahn, then the mountain road begins with tunnels and bridges. This is a thing.
Meteoras . This excursion I recommend to the mandatory visit. And not only because from 1988, meteora monasteries are included in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fact is that monasteries in meteors are truly a unique complex in the Mountains of the Fessenia; The monasteries were built on impregnable rocks by the monks-hermites in the X century. Very unusual place. The approximate distance from the hair is 120 kilometers. The road is although good, but slightly winding and not very wide (not autobahn).
This is a brief description of the most popular excursions. There is no point in painting a lot of the listed excursions here, since about all these places it is described in more detail in the relevant sections in Greece. I will not repeat.
Let's return to the hair.
I read that great interest is an old Miniature train de Kiriko which carries around small, but picturesque villages located on Mount Pilion. As the ancient Greek legends say, there were centauries (semi-bedrooms). Now, during the trip, you have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions of local residents, in addition to being admired by the stunning landscape and panoramic views. We failed to get on this excursion, but I pledged to do this next time.
By the way, it is this excursion that can be interesting to children. Cognitive, beautiful, easily tolerated.
Hair is also very convenient for the organization. Excursions to the islands . Sea ferries and ships on underwater wings are sent from the city harbor every day to the islands of sprays: Skiafos, Skopelos and Alonissos. And to some even several times a day. Moreover, passenger routes can (if desired) lead you even to such islands like Limnos, Lesbos, Chios and Skiros.
So rest and enjoy.