The EU thread

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Thessaloniki seems an interesting city to visit. It is a bit out of the normal tourist wave. I think my first time in Greece was in 1987. To Kos. The traditional taverna was still there, not restaurants, pebbled beach. I entertained myself with a football on the beach and in the water, practising scissor kicks. Unfortunately, I hit some topless German tourist wife and got a stern telling off. 

The tourist-y places are many around the whole Mediterranean. You sort of have to accept it. I am not one for five star hotels, but rather renting a flat with a balcony and having some degree of self-service for food.

Maybe the lack of jet fuel will have adverse consequences for the tourist industry, because most fly. And it is an industry on its own. My ex and I visited Santorini off-season, and the place was beautifully quiet. When the season is over, so much closes down for 6 months.

Was in Thessaloniki for a business trip 10 years ago. Very nice town; would have liked to stay a bit longer. Also best fish restaurant I've ever been to