"Pros: The apartment is really great, spacious, fully equipped, with a best balcony in town 😉
Beds are highly comfortable, a/c devices in all rooms, so the heat is not a problem at all.
Our host, Errika is a very pleasant lady, always at disposal.
You could park in front of the building, which is fantastic.
Volos center is 5’ far if you go by car (download “novoville” app, so you could pay the parking - it is not that hard to find the spot) or 10’ by foot. Nice town with a cool night vibe.
In the mornings, our recommendation is Spill the Beans, great coffee!
Forget about swimming, i.e. beaches which are close and go to Costa Kali, Rivera or at the Big Fish beach bar (20-35’).
Buy olive oil at Olive Mill Voliotis Family. Vast value for money, literally!!
The mountain is impressive.
Dedicate one day to visit the other side, Papa Nero beach, although the journey is not that easy, as there are a number of curves, angles etc.
The highest altitude of the road is at around 1200m (top peak at 1600), great nature, forest, ski lift, fairytale village Drakeia.
It was our first trip to that part of Greece and as you see, overall experience is, in one word, special.
Cons: -" ~Dejan
"Pros: Quiet neighborhood, we had a restful night’s sleep. Bed was comfortable. We planned to walk to dinner but it started raining so we had food delivered and sat in the courtyard where there was a covered table so we could still enjoy the outdoors. We didn’t cook, but the kitchen had everything needed if we had wanted to, an air fryer, one burner stovetop. Fridge was already cold with a bottle of water ready for us. We booked spontaneously the night before as we decided we needed to break up our drive. Maria greeted us with a warm welcome and had everything ready even though it was such late notice for her and it rained in the morning so it made it a little more challenging. Highly recommend and we will definitely come back!
Cons: That we couldn’t stay longer! It was lovely!" ~Dawn
"Pros: The apartment is lovely and clean. It has two terraces with an incredible view of Makrinitsa and Portaria, the larger terrace one being a real gem.
The location is good - close to the city center, but quiet and with constant parking.
Olga is an amazing host." ~Spas
"Pros: It was modern, tasteful, spick and span. Very comfortable for a couple. I liked very much that it had special screens for mosquitoes in all windows and balcony doors
Cons: Not much to tell." ~Andreas