Larissa
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The Verdict
Skip it unless you have a specific reason to be in Thessaly; it's not built for sightseeing and doesn't pretend otherwise.
Why go
If you end up here for work or transit, the food is genuinely good — modern Greek restaurants and ouzeries that cater to a wealthy agricultural region rather than to tourists. There's almost nothing to see in the classic sense, no old town to wander, but the eating is real and reasonably priced.
Understand the place
Thessaly's agricultural capital, Larissa has almost no tourist infrastructure but a serious, unpretentious modern food scene built for locals, not visitors.
Easy to combine with
Logically reachable by transport. Confirm current ferry/flight schedules before booking.
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