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Thessaloniki

Greece's soulful second city

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Budget · ~$85/day📍 Greece

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About Thessaloniki

A vibrant Aegean port with Byzantine churches, Roman ruins, a landmark waterfront tower, and arguably the best food and nightlife in Greece.

⭐ Things to do in Thessaloniki

White TowerAno Poli (Upper Town)Rotunda & Roman ForumModiano food marketWaterfront (Nea Paralia) walkAno Poli Byzantine wallsAtaturk's birthplace museumSunset from OTE Tower

🍽️ What to eat in Thessaloniki

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

BougatsaSoutzoukakiaGyrosTsipouro with mezes

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable seafront and centre; buses to the Upper Town.

💡 Local tip

Start mornings with bougatsa (custard or cheese pastry) from a century-old bakery.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Legendary — bouzoukia, bars in Ladadika, and Valaoritou clubs.