Thessaloniki – Live & Love our City Like a Local
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Omilos
This is an all day coffee bar restaurant at one of the best locations in town. It offers spectacular view in a relaxing atmosphere. It is one of my favourite places all year long so anything I write is really too little for it. I’ll let the picture speak for itself and move on to…
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Summer Cinema Magic in Thessaloniki
One of the best ways to embrace summer—or gently say goodbye to it—is from the seat of an open-air movie theater. Thessaloniki is home to several historic summer cinemas that operate from the first warm days of late spring until the autumn rains arrive. Whether you are spending the entire summer in the city or…
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Valaoritou Nightlife Area
Up until a few years ago, Valaoritou was an area you would rarely walk through at night. Primarily a commercial district during the day—filled with fabric shops, local businesses, and office spaces—it transformed into the vibrant creative and nightlife hub of Thessaloniki. If you haven’t visited the city in a while, stepping into these streets…
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Urban Picnic 2013
Urban Picnic is here for its second year! Starting tomorrow and lasting for the final three days of August, this fresh city event is a wonderfully creative way to say goodbye to summer. First organized last year, it gave us all a chance to experience Thessaloniki through a completely new lens. While we Greeks are…
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Thermaikos Bar
Thermaikos Bar is named after the very bay it sits in front of, making it one of the most iconic seafront spots in Thessaloniki. Located right in the heart of the city on Nikis Avenue, this classic all-day bar has been a beloved local hangout for decades. With its warm vintage decor, soulful soundtrack, and…
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Kitchen Bar
Kitchen Bar is one of my all-time favorite spots in the city—ideal for any time of the day and any season, and loved equally by locals and visitors. When hosting someone new to Thessaloniki, this is always one of the first places to take them. It combines an incredible view of the seafront with a…
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White Tower
A visit to Thessaloniki is not complete without a visit to the White Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos), the iconic landmark of the city and a popular meeting point for locals and visitors alike. The White Tower is a monument and museum situated on the city’s waterfront. The present structure replaced an older Byzantine fortification, mentioned around…
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