Guide to Thessaloniki

The cultural corner of Greece, Thessaloniki is a holiday spot that ticks all the right boxes. It's crammed with sights, sprinkled with chic cafe bars and sits in a region rimmed with fabulous beaches.

Thessaloniki's past stretches way back into antiquity and before... the region contains the tomb of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great and is home to Mount Olympus, legendary realm of the gods. Today there are many monuments from the cities Byzantine and Ottoman past, sitting happily alongside a lively and cosmopolitan music and entertainment scene.

• Savour the sights and sounds of Thessaloniki – Greece's second largest city. Crammed full of fascinating historical treasures, this sprawling destination is just full of delights to discover.
• Take a spellbinding trip back in time and walk the boards of Olympian gods' homes, stroll around the major classical sites and explore Hellenistic and Biblical antiquities
• Visit the city's spectacular museums and monuments including the Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the Acropolis, where you'll be treated to a spectacular panoramic view of the city
• Browse round the fabulous designer shops or while away some leisurely hours at the chic cafe bars on the waterfront, which look out to the famous White Tower
• Find a lively bar playing bouzouki music and join in a bit of traditional folk dancing or hit the clubs until the early hours. You'll find plenty of tavernas serving good quality authentic food or waterfront restaurants are an ideal spot to sit with a slap up meal and enjoy the spectacular views of the bay.

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