Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Travel Guide
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Fodor's Greece
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A land shaped by gods, warriors, and ghosts, northern Greece sparkles with the sights, sounds, scents, and colors of its melting-pot history and epic geography. The area called northern Greece in this guide borders Albania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)—often spelled Makedonia—Bulgaria, and Turkey.
Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Hotels
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Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Restaurants
The cosmopolitan, multiracial character of Thessaloniki—building on its historic Byzantine and Ottoman influences—has created a multifaceted...read more
Things To Do in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia
- Explore Thessaloniki For Less! Book Fr $51+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $130/night less
- Thessaloniki Savings! Book 3 Nts in Aug Fr $93+/Nt Expedia
- 5-Star Thessaloniki Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $3730 Expedia
- 5-Star Makedonia Palace Fr $105+/Nt — $105 Save with Hotels.com, $6/night less
- Unbeatable Price: 4 Nts Tourist + Air Fr $3582 — $3,582 Expedia
Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Experiences
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Mt. Olympus: Bask in a gods'-eye view from the top of Greece's highest peak, often covered in clouds and lighting as if to prove Zeus still holds... Read more
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Dolphin Hellas leads organized five-day tours of northern Greece that begin in Athens and take in the ancient archaeological sites; these are... Read more
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In the 7th century BC the Dorian Makednoi (Macedonian) tribe moved out of the Pindos mountains (between Epirus and Macedonia), settled in the... Read more
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Spilios Agapitos. Mt. Olympus has some of the most beautiful nature trails in Europe. Hundreds of species of wildflowers and herbs bloom in spring... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking ... Read more
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Travel Tips, Restaurants
With the Aegean Sea as its backdrop, Greece serves a heavy hand of magical Mediterranean living.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
A week in the Greek isles?... Read more
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