Aristotelous Square area
Thessaloniki, Greece
Home to fine-dining restaurants extending from the city centre towards the east side.
Places in Aristotelous Square area
- Kalapothaki and Proxenou Koromila street restaurants Fine-dining restaurants extending from the city centre towards the east side.
- Nea Paralia coastal cafés Cafés along the coast from Nea Paralia to the Megaro Mousikis Concert Hall.
- Waterfront aperitif bars The best spot for aperitifs is the waterfront, between Aristotle Square and the port, with a vast choice of bars and cocktail lounges.
Practical notes for Thessaloniki
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the waterfront and Ladadika quarter.
- Getting around
- Thessaloniki's waterfront and Ladadika quarter are walkable, with the city centre and Aristotelous Square connected by short walks.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Greek. English is widely spoken.
- Timezone
- EET (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
- Current trends
- Thessaloniki's vibrant cultural scene continues to draw visitors from across the globe for its two major film festivals, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the International Documentary Film Festival, while the Ladadika quarter near the port remains the best choice for restaurants and bars on your doorstep amid boutique hotels in restored historic buildings.
Other neighborhoods in Thessaloniki
- Ladadika quarter — Near the port, the best choice for restaurants and bars on your doorstep, with boutique hotels in restored historic buildings.
- Kapani Market and Modiano — Home to ouzeri tavernas where you eat well for €10-15 per person.
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