Thanasis (or Athanasios) from Thessaloniki

About me I am a post-graduate student in Byzantine Archaeology & Art at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. I fell in love with everything about Byzantium and I want to communicate the legacy of that culture! Why Thessaloniki? Thessaloniki is almost a synonym of Byzantium. It was the second most important city of the glorious empire. Here you can find traces of t...
Oct 11, 2025

Castello Thessaloniki

An epic caffe!

"In front of the promenade of Thessaloniki, there are innumerable cafes. The presumable question that a visitor may have is: “Which one should I choose?”. I have the answer! Of course, “Castello”."

In front of the promenade of Thessaloniki, there are innumerable cafes. The presumable question that a visitor may have is: “Which one should I choose?”. I have the answer! Of course, “Castello”, because the coffees, drinks and snacks there are just epic, plus the magnificent view of Thermaikos gulf!

I urge you to go upstairs. The atmosphere is just fantastic and you can enjoy the sea better! My favorite snacks are tortillas and a club sandwich, while my favorite drinks are various chocolates. They may seem a little expensive, but they are really worth it! You won’t find something typically Greek here, but if you want to have a tasty lunch, Castello is the ideal choice! A little heads up - I personally don’t prefer the weekends, because then it’s too crowded.

Regarding the quality of the service, you may wait longer for a snack or a drink, because usually there are a lot of people, but you shall be rewarded with something that shall really amaze your palate!

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