15 days in Volos, Skiathos & Skopelos Itinerary

Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330km north of Athens and 220km south of Thessaloniki. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Agioi Saranta and Chorefto Beach. Explore hidden gems such as Fakistra Beach and Ieros Naos Agiou Achilliou. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Volos: Agia Marina Church (in Kissos), 1,000 Year Old Platanus Tree (in Tsagkarada) and Damouchari Beach (in Agios Ioannis). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saints Constantine and Helena, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Panagia Portarea, tour the pleasant surroundings at Centaurs' Path, and delve into the distant past at Second Ancient Theatre.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Volos road trip planner.

Manchester, UK to Volos is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Manchester in June: high temperatures in Volos hover around 34°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car to Skiathos.

Boasting some of Greece's finest beaches, Skiathos swells with vacationers from colder European countries at the height of the tourist season.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Paralia Mikros Aselinos and Kolios Beach. We've included these beaches for you: Koukounaries Beach and Troulos Beach. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Achladies beach, stroll through Hidden Beach, and take an in-depth tour of Skiathitiko Spiti.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Skiathos road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Volos to Skiathos takes 3 hours. When traveling from Volos in July, plan for slightly colder days in Skiathos, with highs around 34°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can catch the ferry to Skopelos.

Known as one of the Aegean's greenest islands, Skopelos features a long coastline of fine beaches and an interior covered with verdant pine forests, olive groves, and plum orchards.

Explore hidden gems such as The Amani 180 and Velanio Beach. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Glisteri Beach and Stafilos Beach. When in Skopelos, make a side trip to see Alonissos Triton Dive Center in Patitiri, approximately Patitiri away. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Agios Ioannis Chapel, kick back and relax at Perivoliou Beach, stop by Mediterraneo Deli Skopelos, and stroll through Milia Beach.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Skopelos planner.

Traveling by ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Skopelos can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.