By Nicolas Bard

Tsipouro holds a special place in the heart of the inhabitants of Volos. It is a tradition that has become a tradition, and has been loved by both the locals and the visitors of the city. Going to Tsipouradika is a way out of the stresses and fatigue of everyday life, while they are an integral part of society. You will hear the famous’noon meeting“

This institution started the distant 1922 by the Asia Minor refugeeswho settled in the area, after the exchange of populations. They mainly worked in the sea and the port. So, after work, they gathered in the cafes of the area for tsipouro and appetizers. This lunchtime meeting in the traditional beach cafes was loved and “adopted” very soon by the Volunteers. Day by day the friends grew up, as did orders, while the appetizers became special and more sophisticated. Naturally, most appetizers had fresh seafood from Pagasitic and the Aegean. And so, the years passed both the tsipoura of the neighborhood and the beach were established, and they were and are still a meeting point.

Of course, now, the meetings are not only noonI, while the reputation of the tsipouro has spread throughout the country. But why are Volos’ tsipourada famous? According to the locals, the secret to success lies in Kalo Tsipouro and the strong appetizer. All dishes are well -cooked and you can choose from a wide variety. In many shops you will also find meats, but seafood is honored. Squids, octopuses, cuttlefish, shrimp, crayfish, mussels, oysters, quinces, sardines, marians, salmon, swords and lobsters are some of the classic appetizers accompanying the 25 -tsipouro, and win even the most demanding. All dishes are from traditional recipes and they taste the taste and aroma of other times.

If you are in the area, it is worth making this “intoxicating” tour of the old and the beach of Volos, and disconnecting for a while of the demanding daily routine. The parasitic climate, the strong flavors and the inimitable tsipouro will take care of it. Still, before leaving, take an afternoon stroll through the famous “cord” of Volos. It is the breakwater of the port, which extends 1,000 meters, and is the right place for a retreat, but also gives a different view of the city. The only sure thing is that by leaving there, you will promise to come back!