Volos is a seaside port city in Thessaly located approximately 326 kilometers (203 miles) north of Athens and 215 kilometers (134 miles) south of Thessaloniki on the Greek peninsula. It is the administrative center of the Magnesia regional unit. Volos is the country’s sole seaport from Thessaly, the country’s biggest agricultural area. It is a major industrial center, with a population of 144,449 (2011), and its port serves as a link between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Volos is the newest of the Greek coastal cities, having a substantial number of contemporary structures built in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes of 1955. It contains the municipalities of Volos, Nea Ionia, and Iolkos, as well as a number of smaller suburban villages. The city’s economy is built on manufacturing, commerce, services, and tourism. The city, which is home to the University of Thessaly, also has facilities for conferences, exhibits, and significant athletic, cultural, and scientific events. Volos hosted the Olympic Games in 2004, and the city has subsequently hosted numerous sporting events like as the European Athletic Championships. From July 27 to August 5, 2013, Volos held the 7th International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics.