Thessaloniki

Life here is just as bustling as in any Mediterranean city, intimate promenades and beach taverns wait their guests. No matter where you go you will always encounter Thessaloniki's past, ancient memories are mixed with Byzantine churches and Turkish baths, among the typical Greek blue-white houses.

The city's main attractions are the beach promenade with the White Tower, the Castle, the Upper Town, the Rotonda and the Arch of Triumph, but Haghia Sofia is also worth seeing. Byzantine buildings and temples with mosaics here are among the nicest example of the era. Travellers must also visit the market that makes up a whole quarter. And at the end of the day it is quite pleasant to sit in a Greek restaurant and be part of the Greek way of life.