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Tsalapatas Brickworks Museum
MUSEUM
( 24210 29844; old town; admission €3; 10am-6pm Wed-Mon 1 Mar-15 Oct, to 5pm 16 Oct-28
Feb)
From 1926 until 1975, the Tsalapatas Rooftile and Brickworks was part of the cul-
tural fabric of Volos. In 2006 the restored plant opened as the handsome Tsalapatas
Brickworks Museum with brick-making machinery, grinding mills and massive kilns on
display.
Sleeping
The nearest campgrounds to Volos -
Camping Hellas
( 24230 22267;
22279;
www.camping-sikia.gr
;
camp sites per adult/tent €5.50/3.60; )
- are side by side at
Kato Gatzea, 17km away, on the west coast of the Pelion Peninsula. Both are well-man-
aged facilities, each with restaurant, mini- market and beach bar. July and August may
require bookings.
Hotel Jason
HOTEL $
( 24210 26075;
www.jason-hotel.gr
; s/d/tr €25/45/60)
One of Volos' few real budget ho-
tels, it offers simple rooms with few frills; the upside is its close proximity to the port.
Hotel Philippos
HOTEL $
( 24210 37607;
www.philippos.gr
; Solonos 9; s/d/tr incl breakfast €45/55/65)
This respectable
spot has professional staff and a large foyer. Rooms are basic, but neat.
Hotel Kipseli
HOTEL $$$
( 24210 24420;
www.hotelkipseli.gr
; Agiou Nikolaou 1; s/d/ste incl breakfast from €55/65/75;
)
This boutique lodging, with a great boardwalk location near the quay, is smart and
modern, with handsome rooms. Its central location can mean noise, however. The
rooftop bar has the best night views of the harbour.
Volos Palace Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 24210 76501;
www.volospalace.gr
;
Xenothontos; r incl breakfast €98-118, ste €150-170;
)
This rambling upmarket chain hotel is of the heavy-drape-thick-carpet variety with
professional receptionists. However, it's showing signs of wear and tear. Front rooms are
opposite the modern amphitheatre, which can be a blessing or a curse depending on what
show is playing. Good deals can be arranged, however.
