Region guide
🇬🇷Northern Greece: Thessaloniki, Macedonia and Thrace
Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Mount Olympus, Kavala, Thrace, mountains, lakes, Byzantine monuments, beaches, wine and a very varied northern Greece.
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Current weather
Average temperatures
Spring
Air16-24 °C
Sea15-18 °C
Summer
Air29-35 °C
Sea24-27 °C
Autumn
Air16-25 °C
Sea21-24 °C
Winter
Air4-11 °C
Sea13-16 °C
General information
Northern Greece shows a more urban, Balkan and layered side of the country. Thessaloniki is lively, coastal, student-oriented and excellent for food.
Trips and nature
The region offers sea, mountains and lakes: Halkidiki for beaches, Olympus for hiking, Prespa for quiet lakes and Thrace for less obvious nature.
Food and atmosphere
Thessaloniki has Byzantine churches, Jewish history, Ottoman traces and a strong café culture. Food includes bougatsa, meze, fish, wine, sweets and Balkan influences.
Transport and stay
Thessaloniki has an airport and good road connections. A car is useful for Halkidiki, Olympus, Prespa and Thrace.