Tag: thessaloniki

  • Whope: The Secret Boho Courtyard Taking Ladadika by Storm

    Whope: The Secret Boho Courtyard Taking Ladadika by Storm

    June in Thessaloniki means one thing: the absolute craving for an island escape. But when you are stuck in the city working like me, the next best thing is finding a place that completely transports you. This summer, everyone in town is talking about one specific destination, a hidden tropical oasis right in the heart…

  • Olicatessen: A Modern Temple of Greek Flavors

    Olicatessen: A Modern Temple of Greek Flavors

    It is nearly spring and time to explore the city again. Let’s check a beautiful spot that opened its doors a little over a year ago and has quickly become the ultimate talk of the town for anyone who loves high-quality, authentic gastronomy. Welcome to Olicatessen. Olicatessen is not just your average grocery store; it…

  • Thessaloniki Welcomes a Legend: The Battleship Averof Docks in Our City!

    Thessaloniki Welcomes a Legend: The Battleship Averof Docks in Our City!

    I had the pleasure to visit the one and only Battleship Georgios Averof, a floating piece of Greek history, just before its departure after a short visit in Thessaloniki, right here in our beloved port! I was actually looking at it every day from my office window, but the crowds were huge and the queue never…

  • Remembering the Spark: Thessaloniki Marks 100 Years Since the Great Fire of 1917

    Remembering the Spark: Thessaloniki Marks 100 Years Since the Great Fire of 1917

    Today, we’re taking a moment to look back at a truly pivotal, albeit heartbreaking, moment in our city’s history: the Great Fire of 1917. One hundred years ago, on August 18th, 1917, a small spark ignited a massive blaze that reshaped our beloved city forever. This year, Thessaloniki came together in a big way to…