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Thessaloniki Nominated for “Most Desirable City in Europe” Award
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…
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Fato a Mano: Design Your Own Dream Dessert!
If you have a sweet tooth and love a bit of culinary creativity, the city center has a relatively new, absolute hotspot that you need to check out immediately: Fato a Mano on Pavlou Mela Street! Since opening its doors, a few months ago, this stylish spot has completely redefined the concept of “dessert on…
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Kim Pushed The Button: An Authentic Korean Culinary Journey on Tsimiski Street
February in Thessaloniki calls for food that warms the soul, and nothing does that better than the rich, comforting flavors of Korean cuisine. If you are strolling down Tsimiski Street and looking to escape the winter chill, Kim Pushed The Button offers an exciting, authentic culinary escape right in the beating heart of the city.…
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Habemus Metro: A 40-Year Wait for a Journey Through Time
If you ask any local about the Thessaloniki Metro, you’ll likely get a knowing smile, a sigh, or a long story. For us, this subway system became the city’s ultimate urban legend. The very first plans and the infamous “first hole” of the metro date all the way back to the late 1980s. For nearly…
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Pelosof: Autumn Welcomes Us Inside One of Thessaloniki’s Most Historic Atriums
There is a distinct shift in the air when autumn arrives in Thessaloniki. As the breezy seaside nights fade, the city’s energy moves back indoors. We naturally start searching for those warm, covered spaces that feel like a sanctuary from the cooler weather. This autumn, my steps led me back to a place that holds…
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1st Thessaloniki Rice Festival
If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Thessaloniki on the last weekend of September, there is a brand-new, delicious event calling your name down by the sea. Welcome to the 1st Thessaloniki Rice Festival, hosted at the open area of Pier A at the Port for an unforgettable weekend of gastronomy! Most travelers…
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Lavender fields forever: A Relaxing Day Trip to Mesimeri
June is here and a quiet transformation takes over the countryside just outside Thessaloniki. If you are looking to step away from the city’s concrete avenues and immerse yourself in pure, unhurried nature, there is a hidden pocket of serenity waiting for you: the lavender fields of Mesimeri. Located just about 30 kilometers south of…
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Eat and Walk with Smaragda: Join a Culinary Journey Through Thessaloniki’s Soul
Spring is officially here, the sun is gently warming the cobblestone streets of Thessaloniki, and the scent of fresh pastries and wild herbs is filling the morning air. If you ask me, there is only one true way to experience the gastronomic capital of Greece: you have to lace up your walking shoes, open your…
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Dagara: Authentic Taste Near the Rotunda
December in Thessaloniki carries a unique energy, especially around the historic Rotunda district. When the winter chill sets in, the streets around Olympou fill with a vibrant, youthful crowd looking for warm, welcoming spaces that offer great food without the pretension. If you want to experience an honest, unpretentious dining spot that captures the true…
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Tokyo in Thessaloniki: Why You Should Absolutely Try Japanese Ramen on Svolou Street
When you think of the culinary scene in Thessaloniki, your mind naturally drifts to juicy souvlaki, fresh seafood by the port, or traditional meze in Ladadika. So, let’s address the elephant in the room: Is there really a reason to eat Japanese food in Thessaloniki? As a local who lives and breathes the food culture…
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