{"id":1987,"date":"2026-05-07T12:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/may-in-thessaloniki-with-accommodation-in-oreokastro\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:06:38","slug":"may-in-thessaloniki-with-accommodation-in-oreokastro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/may-in-thessaloniki-with-accommodation-in-oreokastro\/","title":{"rendered":"May in Thessaloniki with Accommodation in Oreokastro"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1987\" class=\"elementor elementor-1987 elementor-1966\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fbe5e9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fbe5e9b\" 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-4283210\" data-id=\"4283210\" 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-437f66d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"437f66d\" 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;\">May Day is one of those days that we all look forward to. Spring has arrived for good, a walk on the beach, a picnic with friends, the sweet breeze and the sun create memories that remain etched in the memory. If you are looking for ideas on how to spend a two-day holiday in May in Thessaloniki, we have a suggestion that you will like: a two-day holiday in Oreokastro, based at the Hotel Prestige.  <\/span> <b>in Thessaloniki, we have a suggestion that you will like: a two-day holiday in Oreokastro, based at the Hotel Prestige.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 10 kilometers from the center of Thessaloniki, Oreokastro is a quiet and green suburb that hides a small paradise: Oreokastro Lake, hiking trails, and the peace we so need.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May Day in Thessaloniki: Why Escape to Oreokastro?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year in Thessaloniki, May Day becomes an occasion for excursions, picnics, and spring walks in nature. The problem? The well-known destinations are suffocatingly crowded and the tranquility we are looking for is lost.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oreokastro is the answer. A small, close escape that feels like you are miles away from the city, without hours of travel. You only see greenery and breathe fresh air. You are close to the city but feel like you are in the countryside!   <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Prestige: The ideal base for your May Day<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4009a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4009a1\" 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-1945913\" data-id=\"1945913\" 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-fb9f726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb9f726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel_prestige-084-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1022\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel_prestige-084-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel_prestige-084-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel_prestige-084-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel_prestige-084-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel_prestige-084.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-66491c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"66491c2\" 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-38b5f28\" data-id=\"38b5f28\" 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-4be87cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4be87cb\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Prestige<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is located in a lush green area in Oreokastro. The rooms are spacious, have warm earthy colors and the best thing? You can choose rooms with a jacuzzi, making your stay relaxing and comfortable. Ideal for couples, families, and groups who want to celebrate Labor Day differently.   <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Green environment<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden and vegetation around you<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Close to the city<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 10 km. from the center of Thessaloniki for a stroll whenever you want. <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Deluxe &amp; Jacuzzi Rooms<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacuzzi, fireplace and all the amenities for an unforgettable overnight stay.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Free parking<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable parking lot<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnic at Lake Oreokastro: The Perfect Idea for Labor Day<\/span><\/h2><p>If there is one place that has become synonymous with spring picnics in western Thessaloniki, it is Lake Oreokastro. This artificial lake, which was once a landfill and has now been transformed into a green oasis, is one of the favorite recreational spots in the area.<\/p><p>A few minutes from <a href=\"http:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hotel Prestige<\/b><\/a>. The lake is the ideal destination for your morning walk or your May Day picnic lunch.<\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you will find at Lake Oreokastro<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lake consists of two basins in a landscape that &#8220;transports&#8221; you away from the city. Around it you will find poplars, plane trees, pines and acacias, while fish, turtles, ducks and geese swim in its waters. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical tip:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring everything you need (food, water, tablecloth), as there are no cafes or restaurants in the immediate area of \u200b\u200bthe lake. This, after all, keeps its natural character intact! <\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Ideas for a Beautiful May Weekend in Thessaloniki<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have your base at Hotel Prestige, now it\u2019s time to plan how you\u2019ll spend your days. Here are our favorite suggestions: <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hiking around the lake and on the trails<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the more active, there is a hiking trail that starts from the lake and climbs to the top. The trail passes through a forest and offers a view that rewards every step. Starting from the Hotel Prestige, you can reach the lake by walking and start from there.  <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring excursion to the Sheikh Su forest<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a few kilometers away, the Sheikh Su forest is always a great choice for May Day in Thessaloniki. Picnic kiosks, trails, a playground in the \u201cAspri Petra\u201d area, a complete day in nature for the whole family. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excursion to Platanakia or Chortiatis<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something a little more mountainous, Chortiatis at an altitude of 1,000 meters offers hiking, fresh air and stone-built shelters with homemade cuisine. Ideal for a day trip starting from Oreokastro. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroll along the Thessaloniki Promenade &amp; return to the hotel<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-760df72 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"760df72\" 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-4345b82\" data-id=\"4345b82\" 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-7c42cd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c42cd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maios-thessaloniki-blog-picture1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1979\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maios-thessaloniki-blog-picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maios-thessaloniki-blog-picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maios-thessaloniki-blog-picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maios-thessaloniki-blog-picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maios-thessaloniki-blog-picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98d1298 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98d1298\" 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-67ea06e\" data-id=\"67ea06e\" 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-1967791 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1967791\" 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;\">May in Thessaloniki is not only about nature, it is also about the spring walk on the beach, coffee on Aristotelous and the gastronomic experience in the city&#8217;s taverns. Based at Hotel Prestige, you have only 10 minutes to the center, so you can do both! <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your room for May Day!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our rooms fill up quickly on holidays. See the available options \u2014 from Standard to Deluxe with jacuzzi and fireplace. <\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/rooms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View Rooms &amp; Book<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan a Weekend in Thessaloniki that You Will Enjoy<\/span><\/h2><p>Imagine an ideal two-day stay: You arrive at <a href=\"http:\/\/hotelprestige.gr\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Prestige<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relax in your room away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In the morning you wake up to fresh air and breakfast, then you go out for your picnic at the Lake. And the next day, you take a walk around Thessaloniki, refreshed, before returning to work.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Near Hotel Prestige you will also find restaurants and taverns in the area for dinner after your excursion, ask our reception for some of the most famous recommendations of locals!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May Day is one of those days that we all look forward to. Spring has arrived for good, a walk on the beach, a picnic with friends, the sweet breeze and the sun create memories that remain etched in the memory. 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