Thessaloniki is beautiful, charming and irresistible at any time of the year. She is erotic, enchanting and has the title of the city that never sleeps. However, if you are looking for an unforgettable summer escape with authentic flavors, sights of important cultural heritage, entertainment and different sceneries, then a visit to the Nymph of Thermaikos is a must. Discover the rare and unique beauty of Northern Greece. Start from Thessaloniki and visit plenty of nearby or distant destinations. Drive to the most beautiful places with Let's Drive, which provides you with a multitude of options for car rental in Thessaloniki. The city of the north is the most popular summer holiday destination. Relax and get to know why so many songs are dedicated to this beautiful city.
Enjoy attractions in Thessaloniki, and then take trips to nearby destinations.
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Because "there is no place like Halkidiki" as the locals say! Find out why locals, tourists from all over the world and visitors who have already experienced her beauty at least once in the past swear by her name.
In just 40 minutes from Thessaloniki, you are in an absolute paradise with green, dense pine forests and heavenly clear waters. Pristine coves that keep you away from prying eyes and cosmopolitan beaches with endless golden sand make the ideal scenery for family vacations. Good food made from local products and traditional recipes will accompany your culinary journey. For nature lovers or for those with a lower budget there is always the option of organized camping. For the ones who have the budget, you may also find ultra-luxurious tourist units.
The ultimate summer destination is a breath away from the heart of Thessaloniki. Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos cover every taste and need. Whether you want to party all day, or need to rest by the sea, or seek peace and tranquility through religious tourism. Don't forget that Let's Drive has a car rental station at the airport of Thessaloniki, to take care of your transportation with comfort and safety.
In just two hours from Thessaloniki, you will meet Kavala. Its popular, much-photographed port, the buildings of special architecture that are amphitheatrically built, and the endless options for food and drink will enchant you. Dreamy beaches with crystal clear waters ideal for swimming and relaxation, but also World Heritage monuments, picturesque villages and verdant mountains make Kavala a crossroads of West and East, a culturally precious mixture of old and new. The city of Kavala is vibrant and modern. It offers relaxing walks in the cobbled streets of the old town with its imposing mansions and seaside dining.
Explore the vast coastline with both organized and unorganized beaches and admire its sights. The Fortress at the top of the city with its irresistible view, the Archaeological Site of Philippi which is a Unesco World Heritage Site, the arched aqueduct trademark of the area and the impressive Imaret that will automatically transport you to the East. Discover one by one the several tobacco warehouses in the former mecca of tobacco. Let's Drive with experience and reliability in car rentals, travels you to the best nearby destinations from Thessaloniki for this summer.
In the hot summer, what could be better than a trip to the City of Waters, the well-known Edessa. Just 1.5 hours from Thessaloniki, Edessa is the ideal destination for you to relax and enjoy the cool breeze. With Let's Drive you go everywhere and discover all the hidden corners of Greece. You will be impressed by the famous city waterfalls, the sound of rushing waters and the refreshing vibes that emerge. Enjoy your coffee in the beautiful squares of the city and taste unique local specialties both salty and sweet. Visit the Pozar Thermal Baths for an unforgettable natural spa experience in an unreal landscape of unique beauty. Take a dip in the river or in their private pools.
In Edessa, you will also see the famous Yeni Mosque with its Byzantine architecture influenced by Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, the only fully preserved Ottoman mosque in the city. Pay a visit to the Water Museum and the Folklore Museum. Walk in the historic district of Varosi and let yourself explore another era through buildings influenced by both the Byzantine and typical Macedonian traditions.
At the foothills of Mount Olympus and along the coastline of the prefecture of Pieria, Leptokarya, Litochoro and Platamonas are the top summer destinations that you can visit starting from Thessaloniki.
The long coastline is worthy of the blue flag. Tourist resorts for all types and budgets, attractions, fishing villages for swimming and amazing food. Seaside taverns with traditional tsipouro and seafood with a lively nightlife. Pieria gathers vacationers from all over Greece and especially from Thessaloniki and Halkidiki. Platamonas, in the shadow of Olympus, with a huge coastline with golden sandy beaches and white pebbles, is ideal for a family vacation.
Walk to the Byzantine Platamon Castle early in the morning and enjoy the bars at night. This tourist spot is popular and established as an annual vacation stop. Litochoro combines mountain and sea. A magical destination for every season, for both nature and sports lovers as the area is suitable for a lot of activities, both extreme and non-extreme. The famous Variko and Plaka beaches promise you unforgettable moments of sunbathing and relaxation.
Another destination worth discovering if you find yourself in Thessaloniki is Alexandroupolis, the capital of the prefecture of Thrace. The Lighthouse, which jewels the beach and the most central part of the city, is the meeting point for a beach walk. Characterized as a "green city", Alexandroupoli is suitable for cycling along the beach but also for walking, especially if your destination is a local tavern to enjoy some fresh fish with a glass of tsipouro. Alexandroupolis connects the East with the West and the Balkans and has the most dreamy beaches such as Nea Chili, Kokkina Vrachia and Dikellon. The surrounding areas are worth visiting as well, in order to see up close the greatness of Evros River and the Ethnological Museum of Thrace, an integral part of the folk culture and customs of Thrace.
Popular, well-known, photogenic and with a view of the endless blue of the Aegean, Pelion and its beaches enchant the visitor. It is not by chance one of the most favorite destinations for fall getaways, as the beauty of nature at this time is nothing compared.
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Combining the aura of the mountain of the Centaurs with the idyllic blue of the Aegean, as well as the Pelion recipes that promise you delicious food, with excellent hospitality and cool dives. With Let's Drive, you can rent a car from Thessaloniki and discover a vast range of advanced services at affordable prices. In a unique set of wonderful shades of blue and green, the enchanting beaches of Pelion, such as Agios Ioannis, Papa Nero, Mylopotamos and Damouchari, all locations of exceptional beauty, prove the majesty of nature, while at the same time offering top summer holiday moments for every age. The picturesque surrounding villages, the flowering hydrangeas, the rich accommodation options as well as the entertainment, offer the visitor an authentic unique unforgettable experience.
There are so many summer destinations near Thessaloniki that are worth discovering. Find countless routes and travel wherever you love from Thessaloniki and back, with a rental car from Let's Drive.
