How to get out Thessaloniki
The classic trips out of Thessaloniki are:
500 km of wonderful beaches on the two first fingers of Halkidikí peninsula, where many Salonicans (and tourists) spend their holidays. (The third finger is the monastic community of Mount Athos.) In the summer, the Armenistis campground (Sithonia peninsula) stages concerts and other events. Also check out the jazz and classical concerts in Sani (Kassandra peninsula). Try to schedule your visit in summer so that you're not driving back to the city on Sunday evening!
Mount Olympus coast, towards Platamonas, a very scenic region which has fallen out of favour with the trendy set but has lost no business - it is now mainly catering to tourists from Eastern Europe.
Pella, the Macedonian capital during the time of Alexander the Great.
Vergina, the spectacular site of the Macedonian royal tombs.
Dion, a beautiful archeological site near Mount Olympus.
Prespa and Doirani lakes near the borders with Albania and Republic of Macedonia, respecitvely, the Prespas especially offering an austere and evocative Balkan landscape and plenty of birdwatching.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Thessaloniki
