You should have no problems with food in Thessaly, as, indeed, in any other region of Greece. First of all, it is the agricultural center of the country, and almost all fruits and vegetables are grown exactly here. And secondly, all food service companies monitor the quality of dishes and the freshness of their products very strictly. Concerning Larissa, there is a huge number of restaurants, cafes, and taverns, which are always ready to offer you the traditional local dishes or the European menu.
Thessalia is one of the most interesting and harmonious regions of Greece. It is where the legendary Mount Olympus, hundreds of unique historical sites and one of the best beaches in the … Open
If you want to see all the beautiful places and sights of Thessaly, you will need to travel across the neighborhood. This may not be very convenient for parents with small children, so we … Open
In Volos, a great part of the restaurants and cafes are located on the seafront, and the pedestrianized street is almost filled with tables. In the city, you can eat at the places next to any hotel or directly at the hotel restaurants. In the afternoon, you can visit any branch of Mezedopolis, which specializes in the traditional tapas and refreshments called meze. They can be prepared with vegetables, meat or fish; and, of course, olives, cheese, and olive oil will be served here. For sure, you should try fish meze in Volos. Every day the local fishermen provide fish to the restaurants here. In addition, drop into one of the pastry shops on the seafront, there are plenty of them here, choose the one according to your preferences.
The people of Thessaly are rather conservative, and frequently, especially in the settlements distant from the large cities, they neglect the achievements of civilization. For tourists, it … Open
One more colorful feature of Volos, as well as of many other coastal towns and cities of Thessaly, is the food trucks called “kantina”; there you can try meat snacks, gyros, kebabs, and French fries. Having made an order, you can enjoy a great evening sitting at a table with a bottle of wine or local beer. By the way, it should be pointed out that if you order strong spirits, as a compliment you will receive snacks that can be ordered again and again; this system is similar to the traditional tapas bars in Spain.
Thessaly is surprisingly diverse and rich in regards to various cultural, historical and natural treasures. In order to visit all the iconic locations, you will have to travel. The … Open
In Pelion you can become familiar with the most unusual cuisine of Thessaly. Such dishes as stewed goat meat (order it as “gida vrasti”) and a specific appetizer made of pickled wild pistachio shoots (“tsitsiravla”) are considered traditional for Pelion. Extraordinary cheeses with the addition of herbs and spices, stunning walnut jam with rose petals, which is prepared mostly by hand, and the best honey in Greece are produced here.
The first association, which comes to your mind when you say ‘Thessaly’, is the mountains. Mountaineering and rock climbing are really well-developed here. It is possible to climb … Open