Know before you go: Thessaloniki

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• Visa2 tips
  • Visa-free up to 90 days for many passports
  • As part of the Schengen Area
• Safety1 tip
  • Mostly safe
  • Keep valuables close
• Money2 tips
  • The currency is EUR (€)
  • A day costs about $120 mid-range
• Getting around1 tip
  • Thessaloniki's city center is very walkable
  • An efficient public bus system covers the entire city
• When to go2 tips
  • Best months
  • Our guide rates January
• Language1 tip
  • Greek is spoken here
  • A greeting
• Good to know4 tips
  • Explore Ano Poli (Upper Town) on foot to discover hidden gems
  • Try local delicacies like Bougatsa for breakfast
• Crowds1 tip
  • Medium crowds in season
  • Go early to the big sights