Thessaloniki guide
1. EXPLORING THE CITY
Art & Culture
Interesting Districts
Themed Routes
Food Areas
Food Markets
For coffee lovers
Casablanca Social Club
18 Leof. Vasilissis OlgasNear the studio!
Omilos Bar Restaurant
12 Leof. Meg. AlexandrouNear the apartment with sea view
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Gyradiko
125 Grigoriou LamprakiGreek good quality GYROS
Nightlife
All week long, you can go out and have a drink in one of Thessaloniki’s many bars. Ladadika and Valaoritou districts are the most lively.
Πλατεία Άθωνος
Take a walk at the famous Ladadika area, near
Aristotelous square, and you will nd a number
of traditional restaurants, ouzeries and taverns.
Enjoy grills and inventive recipes such as
Kontosouvli, Giaprakia and Gardoubes with a
glass of wine or ouzo. If you prefer seafood, you
will be excited when you taste Mussels’ pilaf,
grilled sardine, Frutti di mare, Shrimps Saganaki
and stued squid, in one of the many sh
taverns of the town.
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Ladadika
Take a walk at the famous Ladadika area, near
Aristotelous square, and you will nd a number
of traditional restaurants, ouzeries and taverns.
Enjoy grills and inventive recipes such as
Kontosouvli, Giaprakia and Gardoubes with a
glass of wine or ouzo. If you prefer seafood, you
will be excited when you taste Mussels’ pilaf,
grilled sardine, Frutti di mare, Shrimps Saganaki
and stued squid, in one of the many sh
taverns of the town.
Iktinou
IktinouHistorical city center
If you’re a History and Archaeology lover, then you should visit Thessaloniki’s most famous ancient sites.
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144 EgnatiaThe Arch of Galerius, also named “Kamara”.
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5 Pl. Agiou Georgiou RotontaThe Rotunda of Galerius is one of the city's oldest monuments.
Platia Navarinou
Platia NavarinouBuilt around the early 7th century CE, the Great Church was the main civic church of the city for much of its history. Today, the huge, freestanding building of classic Byzantine architecture is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside, intricate Greek Orthodox mosaics line the domes and chandeliers light the room, adding to the peaceful solemnity. The cathedral stands in green Agia Sophia Square in the old town Ana Poli, a lovely place to chill in the Grecian sunshine.
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Hagia Sophia ของเธสซาโลนิกี
Agias SofiasBuilt around the early 7th century CE, the Great Church was the main civic church of the city for much of its history. Today, the huge, freestanding building of classic Byzantine architecture is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside, intricate Greek Orthodox mosaics line the domes and chandeliers light the room, adding to the peaceful solemnity. The cathedral stands in green Agia Sophia Square in the old town Ana Poli, a lovely place to chill in the Grecian sunshine.
the Ancient Agora: the former social and religious city centre during the Greek and Roman periods.
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โรมันฟอรั่มของเธสซาโลนิกี
75 Olimpouthe Ancient Agora: the former social and religious city centre during the Greek and Roman periods.
Eptapirgiou
EptapirgiouMuseums
The city has many museums, and here are the best ones:
-The Archaeological Museum showcases a collection of remains found around Thessaloniki and in Greek Macedonia
-The Museum of Byzantine Culture houses more than 3000 artefacts, jewelry and mosaics from the Byzantine Empire
-The Jewish Museum: there, you will learn more about the Jewish community in Thessaloniki and its History, especially during Word War 2.
-The Photography Museum, to discover ancient and modern Greek photographs.
-The Olympic Museum, if you want to know everything about the Olympic Games History, from the Ancient Times to the present day.
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6 Manoli Andronikou2. THINGS TO DO
Markets and Shopping
Sea and beaches 🌊
✔️By boat: The water taxis have their boarding points at the harbour and the White Tower. A ticket costs €3,50 per journey and it takes about 50 minutes to cross.
✔️With public transportation: From the center you take bus 2, 3, or 8 towards IKEA. Once arrived, you change buses and take bus 72 to Peraia. A bus ticket costs €1,20 per person (one-way journey) and you can buy them inside the bus or at one of the many kiosks. From the center to IKEA it is around a 45 minutes journey, from IKEA to Peraia it is around 20 minutes.
Perea is both a residential town and a beach resort. The long beach gets very popular in summer, as it is organized and has vivid nightlife. Perea has many tourist facilities and a lovely nature around. The popular beach resorts of Halkidiki are also a few minutes drive to the south.
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Peraia
✔️By boat: The water taxis have their boarding points at the harbour and the White Tower. A ticket costs €3,50 per journey and it takes about 50 minutes to cross.
✔️With public transportation: From the center you take bus 2, 3, or 8 towards IKEA. Once arrived, you change buses and take bus 72 to Peraia. A bus ticket costs €1,20 per person (one-way journey) and you can buy them inside the bus or at one of the many kiosks. From the center to IKEA it is around a 45 minutes journey, from IKEA to Peraia it is around 20 minutes.
Perea is both a residential town and a beach resort. The long beach gets very popular in summer, as it is organized and has vivid nightlife. Perea has many tourist facilities and a lovely nature around. The popular beach resorts of Halkidiki are also a few minutes drive to the south.
Flogita and Nea Plagia are around 45 minutes away from Thessaloniki by car and are also accessible via the KTEL (intercity) bus, which leaves approximately every 45 minutes from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station.
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Flogita
Flogita and Nea Plagia are around 45 minutes away from Thessaloniki by car and are also accessible via the KTEL (intercity) bus, which leaves approximately every 45 minutes from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station.
Moving southeastward, towards the Halkidiki peninsulas, you’ll find the wide Nea Kallikrateia beach. The bustling town and its golden sandy beach are particularly popular among local families, with many Thessalonikians choosing the area for their seaside holiday homes. The beach was awarded a Blue Flag in 2017 and is fully equipped, with sunbeds, restaurants, bars and water sports facilities lining the shore. Nea Kallikrateia is a 40-minute drive by car from Thessaloniki. Alternatively, you can reach it by KTEL (intercity) bus, which leaves approximately every 45 minutes from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station.
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Kallikrateia
Moving southeastward, towards the Halkidiki peninsulas, you’ll find the wide Nea Kallikrateia beach. The bustling town and its golden sandy beach are particularly popular among local families, with many Thessalonikians choosing the area for their seaside holiday homes. The beach was awarded a Blue Flag in 2017 and is fully equipped, with sunbeds, restaurants, bars and water sports facilities lining the shore. Nea Kallikrateia is a 40-minute drive by car from Thessaloniki. Alternatively, you can reach it by KTEL (intercity) bus, which leaves approximately every 45 minutes from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station.
Whether you like lively beach bars or are looking for some seaside solitude, you can’t go wrong with Afytos Beach. This long, sandy beach sits beneath a charming village of the same name and offers views of the Toroneos Gulf and Sithonia (the second leg of Halkidiki). The waters are shallow and crystal-clear, making it a perfect choice for families. Afytos Beach is an hour’s drive by car from Thessaloniki, and can also be accessed by bus from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station.
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Afytos
Whether you like lively beach bars or are looking for some seaside solitude, you can’t go wrong with Afytos Beach. This long, sandy beach sits beneath a charming village of the same name and offers views of the Toroneos Gulf and Sithonia (the second leg of Halkidiki). The waters are shallow and crystal-clear, making it a perfect choice for families. Afytos Beach is an hour’s drive by car from Thessaloniki, and can also be accessed by bus from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station.
Nea Aretsou
Golden Bay Aretsou
3 Nikolaou Plastirarelax in the city beach
3. USEFUL INFO
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📞697 240 9392
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easywash Self Service Laundry
3 Panagias DexiasThe easywash Self Service Laundry stores guarantee fast, economical and efficient laundry throughout Greece. All stores are open daily from 7 am to 12 pm.
easywash Self Service Laundry
📞697 240 9392
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fqwCZecLkKmjzfZD7
LUGGAGE STORAGE:
https://thessaloniki.travel/useful-information/luggage-storage/city-locker/
https://thessaloniki.travel/useful-information/luggage-storage/lockerbox/
City Lockers, Automatic Left Luggage Storage
1 PlatonosLUGGAGE STORAGE:
https://thessaloniki.travel/useful-information/luggage-storage/city-locker/
https://thessaloniki.travel/useful-information/luggage-storage/lockerbox/
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TRANSPORTATION
LINK OF THE LOCAL BUSES: www.oasth.gr
ΤRAINS: https://tickets.trainose.gr/dromologia/
KTEL MAKEDONIA: https://ktelmacedonia.gr/
KTEL HALKIDIKI: https://ktel-chalkidikis.gr/