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port · Volos · Sporades

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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.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Volos for your arrival

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

Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind

More places – Volos

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.

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