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Larissa, Greece

Larissa is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census.

Type CityPopulation 148,562

Why go

  • City in Thessaly, Greece.
  • Served by Larissa Air Base (LRA).

History

Larissa is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transport hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos and the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens. The municipality of Larissa has 164,095 inhabitants, while the regional unit of Larissa has a population of 268,963.

Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Island
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 70 Κύπρου, Λάρισα, 41222 · coffeeisland.gr
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; Mo-Th,Su 08:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.gr
Indoor
JUST.WINEBAR
Pasta, Fine Dining, Deli, Mediterranean, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 · 6 Πρωτοπαπαδάκη, 41222 · justwinebar.com
Indoor
Nonna Rossa
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-03:00 · 9 Σκυλοσόφου, Λάρισα, 41221 · nonnarossa.gr
Indoor
Αποκέντρωση
Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-02:00 · 19 Ιωαννίνων, Λάρισα, 41500 · apokentrosi.gr
Indoor
Μποέμ
Crepe, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 13:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 30 Παπακυριαζή, Λάρισα · boem.gr
Indoor
Bookali
Tea, Sandwich, Pasta, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Πρωτοπαπαδάκη, 41222 · bookali.eu
Indoor
Το Παραδοσιακό
Souvlaki, Greek, Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 15 1ης Μεραρχίας, Λάρισα · to-paradosiako.eu
Indoor

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Airports

Terpsithea Airfield 6.6 km to the centre
Larissa, E, GR
Outdoor
Skotina Airfield 42 km to the centre
Dion-Olympos, B, GR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Larissa, Greece
Larissa, Greece
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Larissa Air Base (LRA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Larissa, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.