We came to Thessaloniki to eat and work. Plus to enjoy the warmth. It was late October and still a perfect 24c. Over little under a month, we enjoyed some of the best food we have ever tasted. What makes Thessalonki, the food capital of Greece? The city’s rich culinary traditions have been built on the wave of immigrants that have made the city home over the centuries. Where to eat in Thessaloniki and what food should you eat in Thessaloniki? To really feel the pulse of the city, head to one of the city’s many mezedopolia ( small plates restaurants where you gorge on a variety of local dishes, washed down with ridiculously affordable ouzo, wine, retsina or tsipouro). I’ve shared below the best restaurants in Thessaloniki that are good quality and budget friendly. Let me know if I should add anymore names to this list.
Sites and attractions | Cultural Activities | Outdoor Activities
Pites tis Polis | To Pantopoleio | Pashas Gardens | White Tower | Heptapyrgion | Alexander the Great monument | Vlatodon monastery | Umbrellas | Church of St Demetrios | Pedion Areos Park | Museum of Byzantine Culture
Here are the best things to do in Thessaloniki, the second biggest Greek city! Once the centre of the Ottoman empire it has 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, great restaurants and museums. If you're wondering what to do in Thessaloniki, this video is for you!
