Naoussa Wine Country ★ 4.7
The Naoussa PDO zone west of Thessaloniki is the most important red wine appellation in Greece, producing Xinomavro from an indigenous variety that resembles.
Kozani Saffron Tour is a food day trips in Thessaloniki.
Editorially verified May 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
The Naoussa PDO zone west of Thessaloniki is the most important red wine appellation in Greece, producing Xinomavro from an indigenous variety that resembles.
The three peninsulas of Halkidiki offer seafood tavernas ranging from simple beach-side fish restaurants to more ambitious kitchens. Booking recommended.
Edessa in western Macedonia is famous for its dramatic waterfall and the network of tavernas and cafes built around and behind the falling water.
Veria (Beroea) retains the most intact traditional Macedonian food scene within day-trip range of Thessaloniki. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
A half-day combining the UNESCO Vergina royal tombs and the archaeological site of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, with a taverna lunch in the town.
The port city of Kavala on the Aegean coast is a longer day trip but delivers the finest fresh tuna and swordfish in range of Thessaloniki. Family-friendly.