Less well known than Athens, Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece. To be discovered slowly and to be experienced in an authentic way: in the post, we tell you how it is structured and divided into zones to help you choose the accommodation that suits your needs.
Thessaloniki it is less known than Athens despite being the second largest city in Greece, rich in culture, archeology and a lot of university youth. A pleasant city from visit on foot being well structured and also being quite busy if you decide to venture there with your car. In the post we talk about 7 areas to look for accommodation in Thessaloniki.
Thessaloniki: the areas of the city
1. The Center with its spacious Aristotle Square, where many people gather to enjoy a drink in one of its bars, or to get lost in the countless souvenir shops or high fashion shops. Of course, if you choose to stay in the center, calculate quite high prices and lots of people at all hours of the day and night.
2. The Lungomare it offers romantic views and long walks, especially in the evening, where various trendy clubs overlook and where you can spend lively holidays full of fun. This area is very popular because it offers large green spaces and hosts the White Tower that we can define the Thessaloniki symbol.
3. The old city is the old quarter of Thessaloniki. This area is particularly suitable if you love tranquility and small taverns in which to dine in the evening. Located to the north it is also a vantage point to admire the entire city from above.
4. Modiano district it is a place of great interest for its covered market which attracts thousands of visitors every day or just curious to explore the fresh fish and meat stalls. Equipped with small, ancient and really excellent taverns in which to stop at any time of the day. It really seems to take a step into the past!
5. Ladadika it is perfect for the most demanding and fashionable, especially for young people, it offers a lot of nightlife, especially at night: for those who like to be late in the disco this is the right place. It is located next to the port but is very elegant.
6. Navarinou Square it is the university area. The Arch of Galerius, which will welcome you to this neighborhood, is the meeting point for young students. The place to find low cost accommodation such as hostels or small apartments for rent.
7. Kalamaria instead it is the right area for those who have had enough of the chaos of the city and want to go slightly outside, in the suburbs we could say, taking a bus that in about twenty minutes takes you to this peaceful and little known neighborhood. It is the port village that one imagines when one thinks of Greece, taverns lining it, relaxed life, slow rhythms. Not to mention the exceptional and timeless panorama that can be admired there.
A mix of cultures
Thessaloniki is a city to live, it is not the classic place that you discover in a short time, at least three days to visit this wonder must be dedicated. It is a mix of cultures, traditions, history. Each street has something to tell and still you can find the much appreciated true genuineness of Greece. Despite being a small town in all respects, it coexists between the ancient and the modern in a cheerful, well-woven union.
Have a nice trip!
