No matter how much you travel around Greece and get to know its villages, the more you are surprised by the special stories you can learn and the strange places you will happen to visit. This is because there are villages that have extremely special characteristics and you will definitely not forget them if you visit them at least once. One such case is definitely Volax, the otherworldly village of Tinos that has history and myth to accompany it. The images you will see there will surely pique your interest from the first moment.
Volax: The… alien village in Tinos
Volax in Tinos stands out, therefore, for the granite boulders that you will meet there. The landscape looks eerie especially when you go at certain times of the day, such as at sunset. They are actually volcanic boulders that are scattered on the plateau of Volakas quite close to Chora of the island. If you use your imagination, these rock formations are sometimes reminiscent of birds and sometimes human bodies, even simple marbles. It is no coincidence, after all, that the village is named.
A village that is not known exactly when it was built but attracts hundreds of visitors because of these special rocks. However, it is considered to be one of the oldest villages on the island. And how can this village not attract attention, since Volax with its few white houses, resting on the huge monoliths, is a unique spectacle?
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The legends and speculations surrounding the creation of the village
Mythology lovers say this eerie and alien spectacle is one of the last remnants of the battle between Giants and Titans. This mythical landscape has certainly caused the birth of other legends and there are many scientists who have dealt with it. One theory states that the rocks came from a volcanic eruption about 20 million years ago.
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Another theory is that once, millions of years ago, the sea reached as far as Volakas. With the withdrawal of the sea, it is believed that the rocks remained, with their characteristic shape due to water erosion. There is a third theory that states that part of a meteorite that hit the area resulted in the formation of rocks.
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Whatever story Volax has, it certainly does not leave you unmoved in front of its spectacle!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Volax is an eerie village in Tinos, Greece, famous for its distinctive landscape of massive granite and volcanic boulders scattered across a plateau near Chora. The boulders create an otherworldly appearance, especially at sunset, and are sometimes said to resemble birds, human bodies, or marbles. The village's few white houses rest on these huge monoliths, making it a unique spectacle that attracts hundreds of visitors annually.
There are several scientific theories about the formation of Volax's distinctive rocks. One theory suggests the boulders resulted from a volcanic eruption approximately 20 million years ago. Another theory proposes that millions of years ago, the sea covered the Volakas area, and the rocks remained after the sea retreated, shaped by water erosion. A third theory speculates that a meteorite impact in the area contributed to the rock formations.
According to Greek mythology, the eerie and alien landscape of Volax is believed to be one of the last remnants of the battle between Giants and Titans. This mythological connection has inspired various legends and has attracted the attention of many scientists and mythology enthusiasts over the years.
Yes, Volax is considered one of the oldest villages on the island of Tinos, although the exact date of its construction is not known. Despite its ancient origins, the village remains relatively undiscovered compared to other Greek destinations, making it a unique hidden gem for travelers.
The best time to visit Volax is during sunset, when the landscape appears most eerie and otherworldly. The granite boulders and the village's white houses are particularly photogenic during golden hour, creating stunning visual effects that showcase the village's unique and alien-like characteristics.
