Greece
Thessaloniki ’26
One night in February, a burger worth flying for, and snow on the horizon behind the sea.
Second time in Thessaloniki, this time for just over forty hours. No plan beyond a burger, a lot of walking and the sea.
What changed since last time
Last year I stayed in Agia Triada and came into the city by bus. This time I slept in the centre and never needed anything but my feet and one metro ride. Same burger, same waterfront, different rhythm.
Food
Brothers in Law
Spicy smashburger with jalapeños. Worth a flight.
NTOPE
Romanou Street, behind the White Tower. Octopus with bean purée, glass of wine.
PADRINO
Breakfast: scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, beetroot cream, Thessaloniki bun. Ginger tonic.
Coffee
MIKEL Coffee
First calm coffee of the day after the morning rain.
LIMANI Maritime Museum & Restaurant
Terrace at the old port. Last coffee before leaving, view of the White Tower.
Places
Philus, Nilie Hospitality MGMT
Code access, room exactly like the photos, balcony, coffee machine with capsules.
City Lockers, Chalkeon Street
Luggage storage for the day after checkout. Saved the whole Saturday.
Thessaloniki Metro
Archaeological excavations behind glass on the way to the platforms.
Thessaloniki Concert Hall waterfront
End of the long promenade walk; snow-covered mountains across the bay.
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