Thessaloniki – Live & Love our City Like a Local

  • Brutus Ate My Slice: The New, Slow-Crafted Pizza Spot in Thessaloniki

    Brutus Ate My Slice: The New, Slow-Crafted Pizza Spot in Thessaloniki

    Some things in Thessaloniki shouldn’t be rushed. In fact, their true beauty lies in the time you allow them to mature. This is exactly the philosophy behind Brutus Ate My Slice, a fresh, urban pizza spot that has quickly captured the hearts of locals. As a local, I’m always on the lookout for places that choose…

  • Thessaloniki Nominated for the “Most Desirable City in Europe” Award at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2025

    The Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation announces that the city of Thessalonikihas been officially nominated for the title “Most Desirable City in Europe” in this year’sWanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2025, which will take place on 5November 2025, at the National Gallery in London. This is actually big news for the city, as it involves one of the…

  • Thessaloniki Welcomes a Legend: The Battleship Averof Docks in Our City!

    I had the pleasure to visit the one and only Battleship Georgios Averof, a floating piece of Greek history, just before its departure after a short visit in Thessaloniki, right here in our beloved port! I was actually looking at it every day from my office window, but the crowds were huge and the queue never…

  • Remembering the Spark: Thessaloniki Marks 100 Years Since the Great Fire of 1917

    Remembering the Spark: Thessaloniki Marks 100 Years Since the Great Fire of 1917

    Today, we’re taking a moment to look back at a truly pivotal, albeit heartbreaking, moment in our city’s history: the Great Fire of 1917. One hundred years ago, on August 18th, 1917, a small spark ignited a massive blaze that reshaped our beloved city forever. This year, Thessaloniki came together in a big way to…

  • Get Ready to Love Ypsilon!

    Get Ready to Love Ypsilon!

    Say hello to Ypsilon, the newest hotspot that’s more than just a place to grab a coffee or a drink – it’s an experience, and trust me, you’re going to want to check it out. Tucked away at Edessis 5 in the charming Ano Ladadika, Ypsilon flung its doors open in late August 2017, and it’s already buzzing…

  • Naked Bike Ride Weekend 

    Thessaloníki naked bike ride is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year ! Everybody is welcome to join the event with an open mind, free spirit and in as much nudity as they dare this Saturday 10th of June, in the park opposite the white tower.  The event takes place from 3pm till late at night…

  • 2nd Gourmet Olive & Delicacies Exhibition

    For the second year Thessaloniki is the host of the most exquisite gourmet event in the region! I was happy to visit the show last year and discover a great range of gourmet food products that Greek land offers. I was also really impressed by the perfect organisation of the exhibition which was well above the…

  • New Website for City Info

    I was very excited to learn about a new website for our city! It looks like we start making progress on making our city accessible to travelers and tourists. The site looks great and although all pages are not fully functional yet I will keep an eye as it looks very promising ! I urge…

  • YiaSsena Art

    Do you know what is the star sign of Mickey & Minnie Mouse and probably the secret of their passionate love story ? I recently discovered thanks to one of my oldest friends who is among other things a self-taught artist.  She recently decided to use her talent in drawing to explore areas such as…

  • New Online Eco Shop

    I’ve been pretty busy lately and neglecting the blog due to this new project. Skg Eco Shop is the first exclusively Eco Online B2B shop.  The shop is addressed to hotels, restaurants, catering businesses (ho.re.ca) all over Greece, providing with exclusively Eco and Biodegradable solutions on disposable catering items such as plates, cups, cutlery, bags and more.…

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