{"id":1985,"date":"2026-04-03T09:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/easter-in-thessaloniki-why-celebrate-easter-in-the-capital-of-nothern-greece\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:52:47","slug":"easter-in-thessaloniki-why-celebrate-easter-in-the-capital-of-nothern-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/easter-in-thessaloniki-why-celebrate-easter-in-the-capital-of-nothern-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter in Thessaloniki: Why Celebrate Easter in the Capital of Nothern Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1985\" class=\"elementor elementor-1985 elementor-1950\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b32fe18 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b32fe18\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-094189f\" data-id=\"094189f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c153d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c153d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering where to spend Easter this year, Thessaloniki is an excellent choice. If you have not spent  <\/span><b>Easter in Thessaloniki,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this is the perfect opportunity! Easter in the co-capital combines tradition, good food and easy access to everything you need for a relaxing Easter week. If you are thinking about where to celebrate this year, here you will find all the reasons that make Thessaloniki an ideal choice.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you are wondering where to stay to enjoy all this without stress and without being &#8220;eaten up&#8221; by the city&#8217;s traffic, the answer is simple: Hotel Prestige in Oreokastro awaits you!<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/\"><b> See available rooms for Easter days \u2192 hotelprestige.gr<\/b><\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Makes Easter in Thessaloniki So Special?<\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Night of Resurrection in the Rotunda and Agios Dimitrios<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few things are more moving than the Mass of the Resurrection inside the great Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki. The Rotunda, Agios Dimitrios, Hagia Sophia are all lit up with literally hundreds of candles. The image is enchanting.  <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter Table with Thessaloniki&#8217;s Touch<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kokoretsi, magieritsa, tsoureki from the famous Terkenlis in Thessaloniki, the food is amazing with oriental influences! The traditional Easter flavors here are extra delicious, especially if you know the right places in the city. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excursions and Nature Walks<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Easter period, the nature around Thessaloniki is at its peak. Halkidiki, Panorama, Chortiatis, Oreokastro are just 30 minutes from the city. Ideal for families who want to combine city and nature!  <\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Stay at Easter: Hotel Prestige in Oreokastro<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to experience Thessaloniki without wasting a single minute in hassle, Hotel Prestige is what you need. It is located in Oreokastro, north of the city, 20 minutes from the center. There is no road noise here. The hotel is surrounded by greenery, nature and tranquility.    <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u03a0\u03bb\u03b5\u03bf\u03bd\u03b5\u03ba\u03c4\u03ae\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u0394\u03b9\u03b1\u03bc\u03bf\u03bd\u03ae\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf Hotel Prestige<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">     <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet location with a beautiful garden, ideal for relaxation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">     <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct access to the center of Thessaloniki by car<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">     <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free parking \u2014 forget about the stress of parking<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">     <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich breakfast that starts you off right<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">     <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendly staff that helps you with anything you need<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">     <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for couples, solo travelers and families<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/rooms\/\"><b>See all room options <\/b><\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter in Thessaloniki with the Family? Yes! <\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Easter in particular, the city has a lot to offer families: Epitaphs in neighboring churches, open spaces for children, excursions to Halkidiki on Easter Sunday and family tables in taverns with lamb and kokoretsi. You don&#8217;t need to organize anything complicated, the city takes care of the program itself. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For accommodation, Hotel Prestige in Oreokastro is one of the best choices for families. It offers  <\/span>spacious family rooms, in a quiet and beautiful location. <\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do During Easter in Thessaloniki<\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holy Week<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the Epitaph Services in one of the city&#8217;s churches, the atmosphere is unforgettable. Visit the historic center, walk along Kamara and Aristotelous Street. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter night<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience the magic of \u201cResurrection\u201d in Agios Dimitrios or in a small neighborhood with a traditional character. Then return to Hotel Prestige for a rest! <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter Sunday<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamb on a spit, family atmosphere and rest, food at the Castles with a view or a short trip to Halkidiki is just half an hour away!<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Prestige Rooms <\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort and Style for Hotel Prestige offers a range of rooms for every need \u2014 from classic double rooms to luxe rooms with fireplace and jacuzzi. Yes, you read that right: fireplace AND jacuzzi, for those who want their Easter to be truly memorable. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All rooms have:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air conditioning and independent heating<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free high-speed Wi-Fi<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fridge and TV<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathroom equipped with all the essentials<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balcony with garden view (in selected rooms)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option for a room with a jacuzzi <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Parking<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/rooms\/\"><b> Find the room that suits you <\/b><\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book Now! Easter in Thessaloniki is Waiting for You! <\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thessaloniki is one of the few destinations in Greece that combines everything you need for a complete Easter: historic churches for the Easter services, a strong gastronomic scene for the Easter table, nearby excursions for families and a lively city that does not \u201cclose\u201d for the holidays.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based at Hotel Prestige in Oreokastro, you have a quiet stay, free parking and 10-15 minutes from everything you want to see or do. Suitable for couples, families and solo travelers. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Easter holidays, rooms fill up quickly. 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