Larissa
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Larisa (Greek Λάρισα) (Population: ? (2001)) is the 4th biggest city in Greece, situated in Thessaly, between Athens (370 km) and Thessaloniki ( km).
[edit] Understand
[edit] History
[edit] Get in
[edit] By plane
Volos airport (VOL) is situated in (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.
[edit] 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).
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Trains (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.
[edit] Get around
[edit] 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").
[edit] 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.
[edit][add listing] See
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[edit] Cinemas
Films shown in original language with Greek subtitles. Cartoons are often translated to Greek.
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Winter bars, pubs and clubs, usually close down during summer. Most of them have a different facility for the summer.
[edit] All year round
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[edit][add listing] Buy
There many shops downtown.
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The choices for eating are Taverns (Ταβέρνα) where mostly meat dishes are served, Restaurants (Εστιατόριο) where Greek dishes can be found (there are Italian and Chinese restaurants also), Psistaries (Ψησταριά) (Grill houses) where the main dish is grilled meat, Fast Food choices are local Souvlatzidika (Οβελιστήριο or Σουβλατζίδικο) 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.
[edit] Restaurants (Εστιατόριο) and Taverns (Ταβέρνα)
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[edit] Mid range
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[edit] Psistaries (Ψησταριά) (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.
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There are many hotels in Larissa. Most are in center. Car parking could be hard to find in the center of Larissa.
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[edit] Get out
Mount Olympos is close to Larissa. Could be reached by bus or car.
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