Thessaloniki – Live & Love our City Like a Local
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Rektifie Special: The Coolest New Hangout Behind Acheiropoietos
Tucked away in a quiet, narrow sidestreet just behind the historic Acheiropoietos Church—where the sunlight barely reaches—lies one of the most exciting culinary additions to Thessaloniki. Opened this summer, Rektifie Special has instantly become the ultimate talk of the town, drawing foodies and neighborhood locals alike. If the team behind it sounds familiar, that’s because…
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The 61st Dimitria Festival: Autumn Currents of Art in ThessalonikI
October in Thessaloniki brings crisp autumn air, rich cultural energy, and the return of its most historic festival. The 61st Dimitria Festival takes over the city from October 1st to October 26th, 2026, bringing together theater, music, dance, visual arts, and cinema across more than 15 landmark venues. This year’s edition centers around the concept…
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10 Years of Flea Market Thessaloniki: From a Local Idea to a City Institution
Exactly a decade ago, in September 2016, a colorful new project made its quiet debut at the historic Mylos Cultural Complex in western Thessaloniki. The concept was simple yet ambitious for the city back then: to bring together independent creators, vintage collectors, record traders, and local producers under a single, open-air marketplace. Fast forward to…
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Taste the Local Harvest: The 3rd Thessaloniki Rice Festival
Did you know that the wetlands surrounding Thessaloniki produce over 70% of Greece’s total rice harvest? This September, the city celebrates its rich agricultural heritage right along the waterfront at the 3rd Thessaloniki Rice Festival. Taking place on September 19 & 20, 2026 (from 16:00 to 22:00) next to the iconic Statue of Alexander the…
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Agora Modiano Reopens: A Legend Restored
Last week, all of Thessaloniki was buzzing about the Metro extension opening four new stops toward Kalamaria. Today, September 1st, the entire city has only one topic on its lips: the grand reopening of the historic Agora Modiano. I took a quick walk through today, and I was genuinely mesmerized. Having followed the space journey,…
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Joe’s Ice Cream: Cool Down by the Umbrellas
August 24th in Thessaloniki, and the summer heat is still very much alive. As locals slowly return from their vacations, the waterfront (Nea Paralia) is buzzing again with people taking their evening strolls to catch a welcome sea breeze. If you’re walking near the iconic Umbrellas sculpture, there’s a sweet new addition you shouldn’t miss.…
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Welcoming August in Thessaloniki: The Hidden Green Oasis of Prosexws
Hello August! If you have been following this blog for a while, you know that August in Thessaloniki holds a very special place in my heart, after all, it is the month Love Thessaloniki was born back in 2013! As the city empties out and most locals head off to the beaches, Thessaloniki transforms into…
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Summer Nights at Moni Lazariston Festival: Mid-Summer Highlights & International Acts
Summer in Thessaloniki, for all us locals, is linked with open-air concerts, and if there is one venue that captures the ultimate summer vibe, it is Moni Lazariston. Located in the western part of the city, this historic 19th-century monastic complex transforms every year into one of the most vibrant cultural hubs in Northern Greece.…
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9th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art | “everything must change. Radical Intelligence. Saloniki 9”
If you are exploring Thessaloniki right now, you have the unique opportunity to witness one of the city’s most significant cultural milestones. Running from May 23 to July 5, 2026, the 9th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art takes over the city with a bold, provocative concept that challenges our understanding of reality, technology, and society.…
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Herbs & Stories: A Multisensory Journey into the Soul of Thessaloniki
If you read my older post about Eatandwalk with Smaragda, you already know how much I love authentic, slow-paced city explorations. Well, I have some incredibly fresh and exciting news! Smaragda’s amazing partner, Eleni, has just launched a brand-new, immersive walking experience that is bound to completely change the way you feel and taste Thessaloniki.…
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