Thessaloniki for a weekend
Thessaloniki is Greece’s food capital: a long seafront promenade, Byzantine churches, Roman monuments and lively markets. It is relaxed, affordable and great for a weekend of walking and eating.
What to see in two days
- White Tower and the seafront promenade
- Rotunda and the Arch of Galerius
- Ano Poli (the Upper Town) and its walls
- Modiano and Kapani markets
- Ladadika for dinner
Where to stay
- Aristotelous Square: Central, on the sea, everything nearby Hotels on the map
- Ladadika: Tavernas and bars, near the port Hotels on the map
- Ano Poli: Quiet lanes and views, uphill Hotels on the map
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From the airport
City buses 01X (day) and 01N (night) from the airport to the centre and the bus station (about 45–60 min).
Official transport sites: Thessaloniki Airport · OASTH (city buses)
When to go
Best: April–June and September–October. July–August are hot (head to the Halkidiki beaches); winter is mild to cool and quieter.
Average weather by month
Averages for 2016–2025: daytime high and days with rain (1 mm or more) per month. Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5).
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