Volissós
Volissós is a town on the coast of Chios, in the North Aegean Islands, Greece, with a population of 223.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (70) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore89
- Boat81
- Rock85
- Kayak63
- Spearfishing est.77
- Shore89
- Boat81
- Rock85
- Kayak63
- Spearfishing77est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 12:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SSW · wind quartering onshore
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 96 | 1–5kn NE | 0.08–0.14m WNW | 0.09m · 2.5s NW | 21.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 0–5kn NNE | 0.04–0.12m NW | 0.08m · 2.5s NW | 21.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 0–5kn ESE | 0.02–0.04m W | 0.02m · 1.6s WNW | 21.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 89 | 81 | 85 | 63 | 77 | 4–10kn SE | 0.04–0.58m S | 0.22m · 2.7s SW | 21.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 91 | 90 | 91 | 71 | 90 | 1–6kn SE | 0.24–0.46m SSW | 0.26m · 2.9s SSW | 21.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 94 | 94 | 94 | 88 | 94 | 2–7kn NNE | 0.32–0.46m NNW | 0.32m · 3.2s NNW | 21.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 93 | 0–5kn NNE | 0.08–0.42m N | 0.19m · 2.7s N | 21.4° |
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The castle Kástro Volissoú lies 0.3 km from the town. Nearby coastal spots include the harbour Limenískos Limiá and the point Vasilika, both 1.7 km away, Limnos Beach at 1.8 km, Managhros beach at 2.1 km, Órmos Volissoú bay at 2.4 km and the point Ákra Vakelónas at 3.2 km. The peak Madokopeió is 2.5 km away and the ruins of Tamárkou are 4.4 km away. The area has a small tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 0.15 m.
Also known as
Βολισσός, Volisos
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Kástro Volissoú — castle, 0.3 km
- Madokopeió — peak, 2.5 km
- Tamárkou — ruins, 4.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Volissós?
Our fishing score for Volissós on October 22, 2026 is 70 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Volissós on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:32 AM–04:02 AM, 08:56 AM–10:56 AM, 03:41 PM–05:11 PM, 09:18 PM–11:18 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:32 AM and 06:28 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Volissós?
Barely. The range here is about 0.1 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Volissós?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:32 AM and sets at 06:28 PM. The moon rises at 04:26 PM and sets at 03:17 AM.