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Going there for the weekend when it’s the international break. If anyone on here has been it’s just the usual request for any Inside tips on what to do, where to drink, where to eat etc.
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Yes went before Athens in the Europa League last year.
Kept strictly near the waterfront and was only there a day but I visited the White Tower - which is the main museum, quite interesting and relatively inexpensive.
Quite a lot of places to eat and drink around that area - for drinks I went to a place called Rover (I know). Bit of a mix between pub and cocktail joint, enjoyed it. There are several such bars in the backstreets near Rover, couple of Irish themed places naturally as well.
Kept strictly near the waterfront and was only there a day but I visited the White Tower - which is the main museum, quite interesting and relatively inexpensive.
Quite a lot of places to eat and drink around that area - for drinks I went to a place called Rover (I know). Bit of a mix between pub and cocktail joint, enjoyed it. There are several such bars in the backstreets near Rover, couple of Irish themed places naturally as well.
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Stay away from the Irish bars and British style pubs and treat yourself to a visit to a Greek taverna. Soutzoukakia and a bottle of Alpha beer is the way to go. Yiamos.
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I want flew there for the Istanbul game. Nice little city. A weekend at this time of year will be long enough. Nice down the front with some cool bars and the boat trips around the bay are free you just pay for your drinks.
Some of the food in the back street areas was incredible. Highly recommended.
Some of the food in the back street areas was incredible. Highly recommended.
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This.karatekid wrote:Stay away from the Irish bars and British style pubs and treat yourself to a visit to a Greek taverna. Soutzoukakia and a bottle of Alpha beer is the way to go. Yiamos.
Why go abroad to drink or eat in British/Irish style pubs? Might as well stay in your local Spoons.
Find a good taverna, away from the obvious tourist traps, and sample the local cuisine. I'll have a meze platter starter followed by lamb kleftiko and a decent bottle of chilled Retsina, please.
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While it’s not my cup of tea personally. Also understand why some people do that. Many go for the weather, blue skies and cheap ale. And aren’t bothered for the culture.Billy Balfour wrote:This.
Why go abroad to drink or eat in British/Irish style pubs? Might as well stay in your local Spoons.
Find a good taverna, away from the obvious tourist traps, and sample the local cuisine. I'll have a meze platter starter followed by lamb kleftiko and a decent bottle of chilled Retsina, please.
Not my idea of a holiday but...
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A while back, I remember reading about an East Lancs couple who went running to the local press because their Benidorm hotel had too many Spanish people staying in it.cricketfieldclarets wrote:While it’s not my cup of tea personally. Also understand why some people do that. Many go for the weather, blue skies and cheap ale. And aren’t bothered for the culture.
Not my idea of a holiday but...
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brilliantBilly Balfour wrote:A while back, I remember reading about an East Lancs couple who went running to the local press because their Benidorm hotel had too many Spanish people staying in it.
See it as a blessing these pubs exist. Means you dont have to bump into that sort
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Yeah but it's about 30-odd years ago - I think it may have changed. Travelled from there to Belgrade on what was laughingly called an international express train. Possibly the worst few hours of my life that didn't include illness or death.
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For a second then I thought it was our midfielder target for January.
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If you like Greek food you will be in your element in Thess., some of the best food anywhere in Greece ! Plenty of fast food places ( gyros, Bougatsa etc ) , loads of cafe bars. Ladadika area best for food and bars, touristy yes but also lots of locals aswell. I would tend to avoid The Dubliner pub ( nothing wrong with it ) and head for The Pub ( Rock Bar ) and Stones Bar on the next alleyway , Egypt Street I think. The bars on the seafront are good but I thought a bit pricey. Head for Bit Bazaar of you can find it, just off Olympou Street. During the day it is a courtyard full of second-hand shops that transforms into a courtyard full of small tavernas at night , Tripia Potiria being the best one. Basic Greece at its best !! Everywhere you go are young , beautiful people , being a university town.
Lots to see , depending on your interests. Do try to go up to Ano Poli, the old town. Gorgeous views from the old city walls up there. Museums, monasteries ancient monuments aplenty, scattered in amongst the newer buildings. Trip Advisor is a good place to start looking for bars etc near to you.
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Lots to see , depending on your interests. Do try to go up to Ano Poli, the old town. Gorgeous views from the old city walls up there. Museums, monasteries ancient monuments aplenty, scattered in amongst the newer buildings. Trip Advisor is a good place to start looking for bars etc near to you.
Where are you staying ?
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Agree on the food. Just gone to find some pictures but only got this rest are backed up. Will dig out. But this little streetfood bar was among the best kebabs ive ever had.jackie1971 wrote:If you like Greek food you will be in your element in Thess., some of the best food anywhere in Greece ! Plenty of fast food places ( gyros, Bougatsa etc ) , loads of cafe bars. Ladadika area best for food and bars, touristy yes but also lots of locals aswell. I would tend to avoid The Dubliner pub ( nothing wrong with it ) and head for The Pub ( Rock Bar ) and Stones Bar on the next alleyway , Egypt Street I think. The bars on the seafront are good but I thought a bit pricey. Head for Bit Bazaar of you can find it, just off Olympou Street. During the day it is a courtyard full of second-hand shops that transforms into a courtyard full of small tavernas at night , Tripia Potiria being the best one. Basic Greece at its best !! Everywhere you go are young , beautiful people , being a university town.
Lots to see , depending on your interests. Do try to go up to Ano Poli, the old town. Gorgeous views from the old city walls up there. Museums, monasteries ancient monuments aplenty, scattered in amongst the newer buildings. Trip Advisor is a good place to start looking for bars etc near to you.
Where are you staying ?
Gyros , chips and a mythos. Heaven.
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I totally endorse everything that Jackie91 is saying. Thessaloniki is a very atmospheric city; well worth looking up the history .jackie1971 wrote:If you like Greek food you will be in your element in Thess., some of the best food anywhere in Greece ! Plenty of fast food places ( gyros, Bougatsa etc ) , loads of cafe bars. Ladadika area best for food and bars, touristy yes but also lots of locals aswell. I would tend to avoid The Dubliner pub ( nothings wrong with it ) and head for The Pub ( Rock Bar ) and Stones Bar on the next alleyway , Egypt Street I think. The bars on the seafront are good but I thought a bit pricey. Head for Bit Bazaar of you can find it, just off Olympou Street. During the day it is a courtyard full of second-hand shops that transforms into a courtyard full of small tavernasatmospheric city at night , Tripia Potiria being the best one. Basic Greece at its best !! Everywhere you go are young , beautiful people , being a university town.
Lots to see , depending on your interests. Do try to go up to Ano Poli, the old town. Gorgeous views from the old city walls up there. Museums, monasteries ancient monuments aplenty, scattered in amongst the newer buildings. Trip Advisor is a good place to start looking for bars etc near to you.
Where are you staying ?
Some of the religious buildings have been Islamic in the Ottoman Empire period , and at other times Christian. The holocaust took its tole on this city , There is a very moving Holocaust memorial and among the many museums the Jewish Museum is quite special. If you like a good novel about a place, then The Thread.by Victoria Hislop is a great read and a real insight into what has shaped modern day Thessaloniki.
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Don’t forget. Nil michopoulos came from PAOK Salonica.
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I'm liking your logic here.cricketfieldclarets wrote: brilliant
See it as a blessing these pubs exist. Means you dont have to bump into that sort
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Was there with cricketfield and agree with all he says , we had an interesting bus trip to istanbulcricketfieldclarets wrote:I want flew there for the Istanbul game. Nice little city. A weekend at this time of year will be long enough. Nice down the front with some cool bars and the boat trips around the bay are free you just pay for your drinks.
Some of the food in the back street areas was incredible. Highly recommended.
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You never came backlongside72 wrote:Was there with cricketfield and agree with all he says , we had an interesting bus trip to istanbul
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My grandad was there in 1915... There's a family connection, I'm the King of Thrace.
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was there around 1980 when some outdated unserviced jet i was on struggled to get off the little runway at skiathos..so eventually at 3rd attempt took off with almost no fuel and landed at thess to fill up.
tense...but u can at least be confident the runway is long enough
tense...but u can at least be confident the runway is long enough
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Nice airport now with a good area outside for food and drink before you flyfatboy47 wrote:was there around 1980 when some outdated unserviced jet i was on struggled to get off the little runway at skiathos..so eventually at 3rd attempt took off with almost no fuel and landed at thess to fill up.
tense...but u can at least be confident the runway is long enough
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I've done that runway at Skiathos,I think,is it the one go through two mountains at either side and on to a runway that looks as long as Harry Potts way?fatboy47 wrote:was there around 1980 when some outdated unserviced jet i was on struggled to get off the little runway at skiathos..so eventually at 3rd attempt took off with almost no fuel and landed at thess to fill up.
tense...but u can at least be confident the runway is long enough
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Belatedly .... because I launched this thread and then forgot all about it... thanks for the contributions, especially jackie1971. Going tomorrow for 3 days ...love Greek food so should be in heaven by the sound of things. We are staying in an Airbnb very close to Aristotlou Square ( spelt wrong I think..apologies) right in the middle of the town close to the waterfront.
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Enjoy an Amstel & Greek salad in some waterfront taverna,my favourite scenario when ever I've been in Greece.
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I'm sooooo jealous !!!!!!!!!!
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I prefer olive oil on my greek salad... I suppose theres no accounting for taste is thereSteve1956 wrote:Enjoy an Amstel & Greek salad in some waterfront taverna,my favourite scenario when ever I've been in Greece.
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Steve1956 wrote:Enjoy an Amstel & Greek salad in some waterfront taverna,my favourite scenario when ever I've been in Greece.
Yes you can't beat a weak Dutch lager when you to Greece
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Correct fella,when I first started going to Greece around 1980... Amstel was the only beer around and after a hard days sunbathing it hit the spot.Reckoner wrote:Yes you can't beat a weak Dutch lager when you to Greece