Olympic Airways Reservations

WHERE

Thessaloniki is located on the northern part of mainland Greece, the Gulf Thermaikos which is a major port in imports and exports. The city was founded in 316 BC and is the capital of Macedonia and the second large city in Greece after Athens.

WHY GO

European culture combined with a variety of other crops in the north and east, international events, such as trade shows and art exhibitions, local festivals throughout the year, Gulf Business and pleasure vast nightlife, all mixed in the unique picturesque Thermaikos in the deep blue Aegean Sea and the extensive historical landmarks in and out of the city.

When to Go

The best seasons to visit are spring, when it's sunny and warm and you can explore the area around the city as well, the summer when you can swim with magic sand beaches near the city, and the autumn, when the international exhibitions take place. In winter it is cold, sometimes below zero, but there is sun most of the time.

GETTING THERE AND AROUND

By plane

There are direct flights from the United Kingdom and other European countries and regular flights from the USA and Eastern and Northern countries as well.
Departures Guide: cpnchris ~ http://users.otenet.gr/ / skgd.html
Airport Info: http://users.otenet.gr/-cpnchris/skg.html
Olympic Airways www.olympic-airways.gr/passengers_info/oapaxaptskguk.htm

By rail

There is a rail link to Europe and the East on a regular basis.

Move

The buses run on a daily schedule to and from all quarters and resorts, towns and cities. The bus service is good and the easiest way to travel around the city.
See info on: www.ktel.org / Fokis / en / thessaloniki.htm

Train services are remote locations, and not for urban use.
However, the Metro runs in the occupied city of connection in remote areas.
Visit: www.metrolpa.net / EU / Thessaly / / htm

Taxis are easy to find, and if you need a taxi at some point you can call the station and set aside. They are punctual and reliable. Call the station to the White Tower, tel: 0310 214900. See also http://users.forthnet.gr/the/dsilvestriadis/thessaloniki

However, if you want to see everything, you should walk. It is not difficult to follow a road one day and explore the inner part of the city on foot.

Cycling is not recommended in the downtown area because there are a lot of traffic. rental cars are readily available at the airport and bus and railway stations, and it's a good idea to drive yourself around the city and suburbs.
See www.kosmos-carrental.com/thessaloniki/html

Best attractions MAJOR

The visitor should not fail to see the cycle of the White Tower, a remnant of the ancient city walls dating back to 1866, is now the characteristic symbol of the city. There are more laps around the city, but they are all flat except for two of them.

The Arch of Galerius is among the city, an imposing monument dating from the third century.

Ayios Dimitrios Church, downtown, attracts many people, tourists and residents. It was built in the 5th century and has great architectural value. In the catacombs dug under the church that have been the hiding place of early Christians at the time.

Hagia Sophia church, is also a building not to be missed.

There are a number of museums throughout the city such as the Rotunda, which is a church of St George and the Museum of Salonica.
www.greekembassy.o visit.