Located in the Thermaikos Gulf, Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece after Athens, is also the capital of the Greek province of Macedonia. With more than 3000 years of continuous history, the biggest port in Northern Greece for centuries, quality museums and unique monuments (some of which included in UNESCO’s World Heritage) Thessaloniki is a fantastic place for history lovers. Don’t miss Thessaloniki’s pride : the Archaeological Museum. While the old town features outstanding architectural masterpieces from the past, the modern day Thessaloniki with its large avenues and parks is the perfect place to enjoy the current Greek way of living. Thessaloniki is often considered a “Gourmet” city by the Greek people, so don’t miss the delicious local cuisine and make your stomach happy !