Volax
Volax (Greek: Βώλαξ) or Volakas is a small village on the island of Tinos, in the Cyclades, Greece. The population was 51 at the 2011 census.[1]
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Its unique surrounding of big round rocks gives the whole landscape a lunar appearance. It was established in the 14th-century or older.[2] It lies on a little plateau in the centre of Tinos in an average altitude of 284m above sea level. It rests in a gorge that looks as if it has been pelted with boulders. Large, almost perfectly round grey rocks dot the plateau and slopes around Volax, creating a quite stunning sight and unique geological phenomenon. The big round rocks of plutonic origin that encircle it, create an appearance that seduces the tourists with its peculiarity.
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Many houses are built above these rocks and near each other according to the rules of the traditional Cycladic architecture. It has always been a home of basket knitters. Among the oldest villages of the island, was officially registered under the name Volacus in the 1618 State documents of the former Venice administration.[3] Today it is a tourists’ destination. In Easter period athletes from all over the world gather to exercise in the rocks (bouldering).[4] In the spring also, it is a lovely destination for many paintball sport teams. But essentially, it is and it has always been a place where groups of travelers come to discover its old paths and unique morphology.
A part of its alternative places to see are also a small Folklore Museum which is opened to the crowd during the summer period and a 380-seat amphitheatre where many musical and theatrical performances take place. Volax celebrates twice a year: 1) in Easter time when a local festival takes place in the nearby chapel of "Panagia Kalaman" and 2) in 8 September where the village praises and honors Blessed Virgin Mary’s birth.
References
- 2011 Census or apografi in Volax, Greece
- Village of Volax in greek wikipedia
- ASV Duca di Candia, Busta 92
- Sport climbing in Volax
External links
- Notable website about Volax (in Greek)
- General information about island of Tinos (in English)
- Bouldering mecca in the Volax area (in Greek)