Travelers Mainly Know Thessaloniki Airport as the First Stop for Continuing to the Chalkidiki Peninsula with its Dreamy Beaches. If They Knew What the Northern Greek Metropolis Has to Offer, They Would Probably Stay a Bit Longer There.
The port city on the Thermaic Gulf is the country’s second largest city after Athens and boasts twenty-three centuries of fascinating history. Locals affectionately call it “Saloniki,” and visitors rave about a Paris-like flair on the grand boulevards by the sea. While a stopover may not allow a full exploration of Thessaloniki, it certainly provides a glimpse into this vibrant metropolis.