Love Thessaloniki

Category: Everyday living

  • Kapani market

    Kapani market is one of the most traditional markets of Thessaloniki, since the Ottoman occupation. It is a pedestrian area located between the streets of Egnatia, Aristotelous, Ermou and Venizelou. Some of the streets are covered and some are open. It is still very lively today as it has been all these years. The great…

  • Warehouse 7

    As Summer is coming to an end we look at September as a good time for setting new goals. Some fitness goals maybe ? If yes then it is time for me to introduce you to my gym, Warehouse 7. It is located inside the port, in an old warehouse, a huge old industrial space. Personally…

  • Paradosiako

    This is a place for great local street food and more, in various locations.  It started in the village of Panorama over 20 years ago as a relaxed coffee place. It quickly became a hit destination for all ages mainly because it offered the chance to have good quality coffee and eat something for breakfast…

  • Albeta

    So, August is here, and so am I, still in the city… This is the first time in my life that I see the city this full in the month of August. There are so many people that do not go on vacations any more, but also so much more visitors ! The usual picture…

  • Aristotelous Square

    Aristotelous Street and Square is the heart of the city ! It connects the city since it is a central meeting point.  It runs from the ancient roman market ruins down to the waterfront. Whether you visit Thessaloniki for one day or for one month, this is a place you cannot miss ! Named after…

  • To Neon – Best Bougatsa in town !

    Today I will present to you a newly found discovery which has instantly climbed to the top of my best bougatsa in town list ! What is bougatsa ? Ok, let’s take it from the beginning. Bougatsa, (Greek: Μπουγάτσα [buˈɣatsa]), is a Greek breakfast pastry consisting of either semolina custard, cheese, or minced meat filling between layers of phyllo.  It is said to originate in Serres,…

  • Place De La Liberté

    As we are getting ready for spring, we always search for new places to enjoy the city’s seaside view. A new place the opened recently close to my office is Place De La Liberté, a french style bistro cafe. It is perfect for a short midday coffee break or after work drink. The area does not…

  • Sugar Angel workshop & coffee

    This is by far the sweetest coffee shop in town! Let me start by saying that if you manage to come to this place only for coffee and not eat anything, congratulations ! You have strong willpower ! I have actually been here only for coffee or tea twice, so I am really proud of…

  • Paralia is back !

    Paralia is the seaside of the city, the favourite stroll and coffee meeting place for all city locals. Unfortunately for the last 2 years it was closed for renovation works. The wait is finally over and today it was given back to the public ! Yeah ! Although the weather was rather gloomy, many locals did…

  • Zefxidos street

    Zefxidos Street is the most urban, and hip part of the city.  You will find it filled with young people all year long – except when it is really cold… It is a small pedestrian street located between Pavlou Mela and Iktinou streets. It is filled with small coffee-bars full of people from the morning…