Volos
port · Volos · Sporades
Volos is a port on the coast of Sporades.
It lies in Pagasetic Gulf.
Also known as Επιβατικός Λιμένας Βόλου.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Thessaly Railway Museum: 15 min on foot
- Demetrias: 21 min by road
- Boibe: 22 min by road
- Pagasae: 29 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Παραδοσιακό Τσιπουράδικο "ΠΑΠΑΔΗΣ") 90 m away
- Supermarket (Γαλαξίας) 250 m away
- Train (Βόλος) 650 m away
- Parking 190 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Port de Volos (Οργανισμός Λιμένος Βόλου Α.Ε.) · up to 25 m
Local rules
- Designated visitor berths: stay of 7 days maximum (official berth plan, May 2026).
- Permanent berth concessions reserved for boats with a length overall < 17.51 m (central quay), < 20.00 m (west quay) and < 25.01 m (inner face of the « Κορδόνι » breakwater), subject to availability; written application to the OLV.
- Occupying a permanent berth without authorisation gives rise to a charge calculated according to the OLV tariff policy, for each instance recorded.
- The two mega-yacht berths (ΑΚΠ 01 and ΑΚΠ 02, east face of the central mole) are reserved for yachts over 30 m, for a period of at least one month.
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Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anavros cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Commercial Port of Volos port · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina Volou marina · 1 NM by sea
- Agios Georgios cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Velanidia cove · 6 NM by sea
- Chrysi Akti Panagias cove · 6.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Volos
- Anavros cove
- Commercial Port of Volos port
Questions
Is Volos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Volos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Volos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Volos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.