4. History
Modern Volos is built on the area of the ancient cities of Demetrias,
Pagasae and Iolcos. Demetrias was established by Demetrius
Poliorcetes, King of Macedon. Iolcos was the homeland of mythological
hero Jason, who boarded the ship Argo accompanied by the Argonauts
and sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece to Colchis. To the west of
Volos lie the Neolithic settlements of Dimini, with an acropolis, walls,
and two beehive tombs dating to between 4000-1200 BC, and Sesklo,
with the remains of the oldest acropolis in Greece (6000 BC) and in
Europe, one of the most characteristic examples of Neolithic
civilisation.
Reconstruction of a Neolithic house
5. 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 own microclimate, affects
the city's weather.
Volos seaside by night
