Amfanon

Amfanon beach is located on the west coast of the bay of Volos and is 8 km south west from Volos. The shoreline is the coastal part of an open bay 100m long. The swimming beach spans the entire bay, 20 m wide with a north east orientation.

The beach is awarded the Blue Flag, the most recognizable international eco-label for coastlines.

The coastal zone and the seabed are sandy with pebbles. The coastal zone is natural with vegetation mainly of brushwood, tamarisks and palm trees. The clean waters of the coast are full of seaweed, sea squirt, molluscs and shells.

Amfanon beach is organized with sun umbrellas, chemical WC, showers and trash-recycling cans. There is also a person in charge for lifeguard stuff & medicines.

The area surrounding the beach is partially residential with plenty of holiday homes.

At a short distance around the area – Alykes, Nea Anchialos -  there are picturesque taverns, coffee shops, and hotels- rooms to let for the tourists.

The beach is accessible by a paved road and northwest by the country road.

Next to Amfanon beach there are a playground, a small wood, the settlement of Agios Stefanos and Amarillidos beach.

Among the tourist attractions of the area are the ruins of the ancient city of Amfanon, with archaeological findings northwest from the beach, while at Nea Anchialos, at a distance of 7km,  there are the ruins of Fthiotides Thives.