Hiking / Running downtown Thessaloniki

Stay active while on vacation in Thessaloniki. Join this running/walking experience and enjoy your favorite sport along the beach of the city of Thessaloniki, guided by a highly qualified trainer. Along the way, you'll have the chance to mingle with the locals and see some of the city's top landmarks!

Itinerary

We start from the White Tower, the landmark of the city. We will run or walk along the beach through a series of 13 small parks, each built around a different theme, such as the Sound Garden, the Memory Garden, the Sculpture Garden, etc. We will pass by the statue of Alexander the Great between other points of interest and end up at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, from Nea Paralia before we return.

Your guide is a fitness expert and very knowledgeable about the city, and will answer all your questions throughout the hike. It is an easy and very pleasant 8 km route. We will run or hike to all those places where the locals go for a walk, relax in the parks, or watch the sunset. Perfect if you want to stay in shape while on vacation while still incorporating some of the city's signature attractions.

Additional information:

Your trainer who will be running / hiking with you is a former Greek special forces and Greek rugby champion, mountaineer, trail runner and long-distance runner, certified lifeguard, and certified first aid provider.

• Terrain Type: Blacktop,
• Difficulty: Easy,
• Maximum Altitude: 20m.,
• Minimum Altitude: 5m.,
• Total Ascent: 30m.,
• Total Descent: 30m
• Duration: 60 minutes Excursion - 2 hours Hiking