'''Larisa''' (Greek __?________) (Population: ? (2001)) is the 4th biggest city in Greece, situated in Thessaly, between Athens (370 km) and Thessaloniki ( km).

Understand

History

Get in

By plane

Volos airport (VOL) is situated in ([http://www.anchialos.com/ Nea Anchialos]), about 80 km SE from the city, and currently operates only weekly charter flights during the summer, directly from Amsterdam and the UK. There are expansion projects of the airport underway, as well as a rail connection from Volos city to the airport, so as to be able to start some commercial routes as well.

By regional coach

Interurban coaches ("KTEL" buses) are by far the most convenient way to travel around Greece, as well as for intra-regional travelling. There is frequent bus service from Athens Liossion Station to Larisa about 15 times a day (cost is about ?20), as well as from Thessaloniki bus terminal "Macedonia" to Larisa about 10 times a day (about ? 12).

By train

Trains ([http://www.ose.gr/ OSE]) connect Larisa to other cities in Greece. Travelling with ordinary trains can be cheaper, although a little bit slower, whereas choosing a fancy faster Intercity train will cost the same amount of money, or even more than a KTEL bus.

Get around

By bus

There is an efficient public transport system going around the city (ticket price about 1), detailed info in the regional bus terminal (called "Astiko KTEL").

By taxi

Taxi in Larisa, as everywhere in Greece are comparably cheap. You should not pay more than ? 3 if you hail a cab (silver colour) on the road to take you anywhere in the city. Note that taxi meters have two rates - rate 1 applies from 5am till midnight, and rate 2, the double rate, from midnight to 5am. Taxi fare fraud is not widespread but it still happens, so make sure the rate is correct. If you feel you have been overcharged, ask for a receipt (they are obliged to give one) and take the plate number, then phone the tourist police to report the driver on 171. Expect to pay ? 1 or ? 2 extra if you take a taxi from the bus station or the train station, and a surcharge if you call for a taxi service on demand.

See

Architecture

Do

Cinemas

Films shown in original language with Greek subtitles. Cartoons are often translated to Greek.

Drink

Winter bars, pubs and clubs, usually close down during summer. Most of them have a different facility for the summer.

All year round

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    Winter

    Summer

    Buy

    There many shops downtown.

    Eat

    The choices for eating are '''Taverns''' (______?______) where mostly meat dishes are served, '''Restaurants''' (____________?______) where Greek dishes can be found (there are Italian and Chinese restaurants also), '''Psistaries''' (______________?) (Grill houses) where the main dish is grilled meat, '''Fast Food''' choices are local '''Souvlatzidika''' (______________?______ or ________________?________) where souvlaki is served, and typical fast food chains such as Goody's and Everest.

    People in Greece usually eats late in the evening (21:00 - 24:00), during the day most Taverns, Psistaries and Restaurants are closed. However, Fast Food restaurants are open all day long.

    Restaurants (____________?______) and Taverns (______?______)

  • [http://www.greekeat.gr/ A full Restaurants Guide for Larissa]
  • Budget

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    Mid range

    Splurge

    Psistaries (______________?) (Grill houses)

    Psistaries serve mostly meat, salads and french fries. The meat usually is ordered by weight, and the price is per kilo also. One portion is 330gr of grilled meat.

    Sleep

    There are many hotels in Larissa. Most are in center. Car parking could be hard to find in the center of Larissa.

    Budget

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    Mid range

    Splurge

    Get out

    Mount Olympos is close to Larissa. Could be reached by bus or car.