Central Macedonia Travel Guide

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A festive square with a large illuminated Christmas tree, surrounded by buildings with illuminated facades.
A coastal town with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a prominent tower structure.
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A woman overlooking a scenic landscape with rolling hills and a village below.
A woman in a bikini sitting on a rock by a clear blue sea.

Popular cities in Central Macedonia

A waterfront cityscape with modern buildings, a calm sea, and a clear blue sky.
Thessaloniki
Known for Sea, Historical and Cafes
On the shores of the Thermaikos Gulf, the second-largest city in Greece offers historic buildings, traditional cuisine, beach resorts and nightlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Aristotelous Square
  • White Tower of Thessaloniki
  • Tsimiski Street
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A coastal town with white buildings, a sandy beach, and a hilly background.
Kassandra
Known for Small town, Secluded and Hills
Secluded Kassandra is calling! Discover its jazz scene, ruins, beaches and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Sani Beach
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A beach chair and table facing a sunset over water.
Sithonia
Known for Marinas, Spas and Wineries
Secluded Sithonia is calling! Discover its wineries, spas, diving and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Tristiníka Beach
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A mountain range with a prominent peak and a valley.
Dio-Olympos
Known for Beaches, Sea and Spas
Experience secluded Dio-Olympos: its oceanfront, beaches, rock climbing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Olympus
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A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation.
Nea Propontida
Known for Beaches, Sea and Spas
Get away to romantic Nea Propontida! Enjoy the beaches, cafes and golf.
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A coastal landscape with clear blue water, rocky formations, and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Polygyros
Known for Recreation, Luxury and Spas
Upscale Polygyros is calling! Discover its parks, ruins, oceanfront and more.
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Stay near popular Central Macedonia attractions

A coastal cityscape with a large public square, waterfront buildings, and a view of the sea.

Aristotelous Square

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Visit Thessaloniki’s main square, a busy gathering place for locals and the site of major events throughout the year.
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