Volos is a seaside city situated midway on the Greek mainland. Its name originates from the Greek word βολή, which means “throw”, as the fishermen used to throw their nets into the sea from that area. Its history goes way back to the Neolithic age, but it is most popular as the birthplace of mythological hero Jason, who sailed from Pagasetic gulf, accompanied by the Argonauts, in search of the Golden Fleece. Indeed, Volos’ port has contributed a great deal to the development of the city until this day and prompted the creation of not only an economic center, but also a tourist destination that combines mountain and sea, history and modern culture, food to die for and athletic activities!

Volos is, also, home to the headquarters of the University of Thessaly, to which Greece’s second veterinary faculty belongs. The Faculty of Veterinary Science of the University of Thessaly has been founded in 1993 and is not in fact located in Volos, but at a nearby city named Karditsa. From 21st to 26th of July the delegates will get the chance both to know the city and have day trips to explore the area and to participate in workshops!

For more tourist information visit: http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/main_cities/volos