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Located in the fertile Thessalian plain of central Greece. Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, boasts an ancient theatre in the heart of the city and reflects everyday Greece away from mass tourism. The city is an ideal base for the world-famous cliff monasteries of Meteora.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisine

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: October–November — a pleasant 22°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (11°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
12°
Feb
13°
Mar
19°
Apr
22°
May
29°
Jun
33°
Jul
32°
Aug
25°
Sep
22°
Oct
15°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
8d
Jan
6d
Feb
11d
Mar
9d
Apr
12d
May
6d
Jun
1d
Jul
4d
Aug
7d
Sep
3d
Oct
11d
Nov
11d
Dec

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Larissa as a Vacation Destination

Larissa is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

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