Category: Events & Festivals
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Anemos in Agia Triada: Nostalgic Summer Vibes and Seaside Calm
July in Greece is synonymous with the sea, the sun, and those long, lazy afternoons at a beachside tavern. While most tourists and locals flock to the busy and well-known coastal strip of Peraia, I always prefer to seek out a quieter, more nostalgic corner. Just a little further down the coast lies Agia Triada,…
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Ergon Agora East: The Ultimate All-Day Seaside Sanctuary is here
Every now and then, a place opens up in Thessaloniki that completely redefines how we experience the city. That is exactly what happened when we first stepped into Ergon Agora East a few weeks ago, after the extra long second Covid lockdown. I have so much to say about this era, but I don’t want…
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Tabya: Embracing Autumn Moods by the Byzantine Walls
October is here and the long, relaxing days of a weird summer have officially come to an end. Returning to the city rhythms can always feel a bit bittersweet, but Thessaloniki has a wonderful way of offering comfort just when you need it. Today, searching for a smooth transition into autumn, my friend and I…
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The Covid Era: Drink to Forget
WHAT the F**K was that? June is here, and we are finally allowed to step back into the sunlight. But as I look around the streets of Thessaloniki, it is impossible to ignore the truth: the world, and all of us in it, will never be the same again. We have crossed a line, and…
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Cozy Post-Holiday Catch-Up at Mahalo
It is January, it is cold, and the hectic buzz of the Christmas and New Year holidays has finally settled down. After weeks of endless family gatherings, loud parties, and festive chaos, mid-January brings the ultimate craving for a winter “cool down.” Today, my friends and I wanted nothing more than a quiet, deeply cozy…
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Lights, Camera, Thessaloniki: Inside the Milestone 60th International Film Festival
November is here and a unique, electric energy has completely taken over Thessaloniki. The city’s absolute favorite autumn ritual is officially underway: the Thessaloniki International Film Festival is celebrating its milestone 60th anniversary, and the atmosphere is simply magical. For the next ten days, the heart of the city beats inside the historic cinema halls.…
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Cine Natali: The Classic Open-Air Cinema Experience
June is finally here, and summer in Thessaloniki has officially begun. If you want to experience the city like a true local during these warm June nights, there is only one place to be: Cine Natali. This historic open-air cinema (therino sinema), located right on Megalou Alexandrou Avenue, offers an authentic, nostalgic experience that captures…
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Mamalouka: Elevating my Office Lunch Break in Ionos Dragoumi
February in the city often means fast-paced workdays, cold mornings, and a tendency to rush through our daily routines. But today, a simple Friday lunch break with my Koumbara, turned into an absolute revelation. We decided to visit Mamalouka, a newly transformed, massive space located just a stone’s throw from my workplace, right where the…
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Ellinikon: A Timeless Pastry Legend in Depo with the Ultimate Ice Cream Variety
Are you an ice cream junky like me ? This is for you! When it comes to authentic sweetness in Thessaloniki, there are a few legendary spots that locals trust blindly. One of them is Ellinikon, a classic pastry shop located operating since 1938 in the historic Depo neighborhood. While many places treat ice cream…
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Mezen: Creative Meze Culture at Agioi Apostoloi Square
September in Thessaloniki has a beautiful, bittersweet quality. The heavy summer heat is gone, and the city returns to its lively, local rhythms. It is the perfect season for long, casual evenings spent outdoors around a table filled with small plates to share. On this beautiful September day, my culinary wanderings led me to one…
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