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COUNTRY CODE:
Dial +30 for Greece
FROM THE AIRPORT
Car Hire :
Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +30 2310 473 508. Open from 7.30am-9pm seven days a week.
Taxi :
Fares to the city centre are metered. Expect to pay about €17.
Bus :
Bus 78 takes you direct to the city centre, as well as the central train and coach stations. Tickets: €0.50 (€0.60 on the bus).
(71 Leoforos Nikis. Tel. 2310 257 273) Quick and tasty bites, including plenty of vegetarian options and a rich salad bar. This fast-food restaurant is a real gem, serving fresh, healthy food.
(Nikis Avenue & Agias Sophias. Tel. 2310 253 033) Cosmopolitan first-floor bar and restaurant offers international dishes and a big range of cocktails at affordable prices, any time of the day.
(Aristotelous Square West. Tel. 2310 223 216) In the heart of the business district, this restaurant offers an excellent range of wines and Champagnes alongside fine dining cuisine. Fantastic views over the Thermaikos.
(4 Proksenou Koromila. Tel. 2310 239 805) Noted for its impeccable service, elegant style and array of awards, Clochard attracts celebrities and politicans, and offers the best in Greek and French cuisine. It also has a wide selection of good wines.
(35 N Plastira. Tel. 2310 455 568) Ideal for a light snack and a drink in a classy environment right on the seafront. The music is relaxing during the day, but in the late hours it plays contemporary music at its best.
(Giannitson Avenue. Tel. 2310 550 905) If you want to see some of the biggest names in the Greek music charts performing live, then Pili Aksiou is the place. Book ahead.
(4 Vogatsikou. Tel. 6948 604 300) A cool club, host to some of the hottest DJs, with a different theme and mood for every night.
On the ground
Shop
Tsimiskis Avenue is nearly three kilometres long, so there should be something for everyone. Allow yourself a few hours to wander and explore.
Insider Tip
Visit Warehouse A, where the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography and Museum of Cinematography are housed under the same roof. Both are open daily from 11am-9pm.
Key Area
Nea Krini, in the seafront location of Kalamaria, is one of the liveliest areas. A meeting point for the young and trendy at night, there are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.
This month
The world-renowned International Book Fair takes place in the Helexpo grounds in the city centre. Catch a host of Greek and international authors (29 May-1 June. www.thessalonikibookfair.com).
Day Tripping
Mount Athos
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Located on one of the peninsulas of Chalkidiki, Mount Athos is dotted with monasteries. Only men are allowed to enter them, but women can admire the stunning architecture. Daily departures from the central bus station.
No way!
One of Thessaloniki airport's runways is being extended by a kilometre into the sea.
