Discover the schedule of markets in Thessaloniki, locations by city parts, and tips for shopping at authentic local ‘laiki’ markets.
If you are in Thessaloniki, we have prepared for you this brief guide through the markets with a schedule of when they take place in which part of the city.
From parsley to locomotive - everything can be found at the green ‘laiki’ market.
For lovers of truly getting to know the “soul” of the city, these markets are a real feast for the eyes.

In Thessaloniki, the green markets do not have a permanent place but are in a different part of the city every day. In no time, side streets are closed, stalls are set up, and shopping can begin. From fish, olives, honey, fresh fruits and vegetables to clothing, everything can be found at them.

What are the prices like at the green markets in Thessaloniki?

Prices are significantly lower compared to prices on the islands (as we compared with colleagues).

Also, prices depend on the part of the city where the market is located. So, at the same vendor, one day the goods can be at one price, and the next day in the neighboring district, at a slightly higher price. The vendor explained to us that it depends on whether they are in a “more expensive” neighborhood or not. But in any case, the prices are very favorable.

There are also stalls that sell discounted items from stores at very favorable prices starting from 3 euros (there are even items for 1 euro).

Schedule of markets in Thessaloniki by days and city parts

If you love local markets and want to experience the authentic spirit of Thessaloniki, here is an overview of where and when you can find them.

Always check all markets in the city, their schedule, and location HERE.

MONDAY

  • Market: Neapolis - on Mitropoleos Street, in Neapolis.
  • Market: Menemenis - on Kountourioti Street, near the Menemeni high school.
  • Market: Empedocles - on Empedokleous Street, in the Agia Marina area in Ano Toumpi.
  • Market: Kato Toumba - on Artakis Street, in the Klimataria area, near the church of Agios Therapontas.
  • Market: Yannis Angelou - in the area of Yiannis Angelou and Alkamenous streets, near the ARIS stadium.
  • Market: Allatini - on Mitropoulou and Solonos streets, in the Botsari area on the east side of Thessaloniki.
  • Market: Karaiskaki (Kyvelia) - on Asklipiou Street, at Kyvelia Square.
  • Market: Ano Ilioupoli - in Stavroupoli, in the Ano Ilioupoli area, on Bouboulinas and Nikou Xylouris streets.

TUESDAY

  • Market: Saranta Ekklisies (Saranta Ekklisies) - on Iraklias Street, near Eleftherias Square.
  • Market: Zoodochou Pigi - in the Ampelokipi area, on Arkadiou and Zalongou streets.
  • Market: Kato Ilioupoli - in the Kordelio-Evosmos municipality, on Mikras Asias Street.
  • Market: Ormylias – Kimonos Voga - in the Depo area, on Ormylias and Kimonos Voga streets, on the east side of Thessaloniki.
  • Market: Nea Krini, Kalamaria - in the Nea Krini area in Kalamaria, on Stylianou Lykoudi Street, near the church of Agios Georgios.
  • Market: Malakopi - in the Pylaia area, on Dimou Tseliou Street.
  • Market: Papadaki - in the Kifissia area, on Kathigitou Nikolaou Papadakis and Panselinou streets.
  • Market: Evosmou (Municipality / Town Hall) - near the town hall, on Platonos and Achilleos streets, on the west side of Thessaloniki.
  • Market: Eleftheria - in the Kordelio area, on Megalou Alexandrou and Aristotelous streets.

WEDNESDAY

  • Market: Fleming - in the Polichni area, on Fleming Street.
  • Market: Davaki (Sykies) - on Davaki Street, in front of the church of Agios Vasilios, in the Sykies area.
  • Market: Ano Toumba - in the Ano Toumba area, on Kleanthous Street, next to the PAOK stadium.
  • Market: Sykies - Riga Feraou, Koritsas, and Nafpaktou streets.
  • Market: Pavlou Melas - in the Stavroupoli area, on Solomou Street, between Karaiskaki and Agios Dimitrios.
  • Market: Litochoro - in the Papafi area, on Litochorou Street.
  • Market: Solonos – Crete - in the Martiou area, on Solonos and Papantoniou streets, in the Patrikiou Park – Kritis Street.

THURSDAY

  • Market: Graciu - on Gratsiou Konstantinou Street, in the Agios Dimitrios (Kassandros) area.
  • Market: Nikopolis - in the Nikopoli area, in Stavroupoli, on Aris Velouchioti Street.
  • Market: Dendropotamos - in the Dendropotamos area, Menemeni, on Nektariou Street.
  • Market: Polichni - in the Dervenekion & Papafi area, on Philippou Street.
  • Market: Kallithea - on Antichiothon and Dexamenis streets, behind the aqueduct, in the Kallithea area.
  • Market: Finikas - in the Finikas area, Kalamaria, in the park next to the workers’ settlement (National Resistance Street).
  • Market: Agios Pavlos - on Epirou Street.
  • Market: Pylaia - on Pavlou Mela Street, next to the school, in the Pylaia area.
  • Market: Kanari (Botsari) - from Alexandrou Papanastasiou Street to Papafi.
  • Market: Kalamaria - on Amisou Street, in front of the old City Hall, in Kalamaria.

FRIDAY

  • Market: Kaftatzoglou - in Strategiou Park, on Lysimachou Kaftatzoglou Street.
  • Market: Andromache - in the Andromache area.
  • Market: Evosmos - in Elpidos Park, on Aristotelous Street.
  • Market: Stavroupoli - on Messolonghi and Venizelou streets.
  • Market: Kifissia - in Kalamaria, on Kapadokias and part of Zirganos Street.
  • Market: Hatzilazarou - in the Botsari area, on Chalkidikis Street.
  • Market: Triandria - at Gymnastiriou Square, near the First High School of Triandria.
  • Market: Meteora - in the Meteora area, Polichni, on Megalou Alexandrou, Granikou, and Kyriakopoulou streets.

SATURDAY

  • Market: Evosmos - on Ithakis Street, near the Peripheral Road, in the Evosmos area.
  • Market: Kordelio - on Siatistis and Papaflessa streets, as well as in the Park of Peace and Friendship, in the Kordelio area.
  • Market: Kanari (Polichni) - on Kanari Street, in the Polichni area.
  • Market: Agios Nikolaos - on Makrochoriou Street, in Kalamaria, near the church of Agios Nikolaos.
  • Market: Pausanias - in the Ano Toumpa area, on Pausanias Street, in the Girokomeio part.
  • Market: Martiou - on P. Grigoriou 5th and Makedonias streets.
  • Market: Neapoli - on Agios Stefanos Street, in the Neapoli area.
  • Market: Xirokrini - in the Agion Panton part, on Koloniari, Kallithea, and Chalkokondyli streets.

Markets in the center of Thessaloniki (Near the White Tower, Aristotelous Square, and Ladadika)

Tuesday: Market on Iraklias Street at Elefterijas Square.
Wednesday: Market in the Papafi area, on Litohorou Street.
Friday: Kaftatzoglou Market, in Strategiou Park.
Saturday: Martiou Market, on P. Georgiu and Makedonias streets.

Markets near shopping centers and Ikea

Tuesday: Malakopi Market - in the Pylaia municipality, on Dimou Tseliou Street.
Also in Kalamaria - Nea Krini Street.
Friday: Market in Evosmos - Elpidos Park, Aristotelous Street.

Markets on the west side of Thessaloniki (for those coming from Serbia)

Monday: Market in Neapolis, Mitropoleos Street.
Wednesday: Market in Sykies - Riga Feraios, Korytsa & Nafpaktos streets.
Thursday: Market in Nikopolis - Aris Velouchioti Street (Stavroupoli area).
Friday: Market - Elpidos Park, Evosmos area.
Saturday: Market in Kordelio - held every Saturday on Siatistis and Papaflessa streets, as well as in the Park of Peace and Friendship.
Saturday: Market Ksirokrini - also held on Saturdays, on Koloniari, Kallithea, and Halkokondyli streets. This market is the largest and most affordable in all of Thessaloniki.

Markets on the east side of Thessaloniki (towards Halkidiki and the airport)

Tuesday: Market in the Malakopi area (Pylaia Municipality).
Wednesday: Market in Kalamaria (Mitropoulou & Solonos streets).
Thursday: Market in Dendropotamos - Nektariou Street (Menemeni).
Friday: Market in Stavroupoli - Mesolongiou and Vanizelu streets.
Saturday: Market in Neapolis - Agios Stefanos Street.

Tips for shopping at markets in Thessaloniki

Markets usually operate from early morning until around 2 p.m., so it is best to come early to have the widest selection of fresh products.

If you want to buy fruits, vegetables, or olives at lower prices, wait until the end of the market - then vendors lower prices to sell off their goods.

Most markets also have stalls with clothing, shoes, and household items, as we mentioned above, often with clearance sales.

If you enjoy visiting markets and experiencing the true spirit of Thessaloniki, we recommend finding out when the “laiki” market is in the part of the city where you are staying and taking a stroll. It’s worth it.

About Thessaloniki, a great city with a long history and tradition, one could write a lot, so if you are coming to this city, you may find useful information in the following articles:
Thessaloniki Guide
Parking in Thessaloniki
Where to find the best gyro in Thessaloniki
Five restaurants not to miss when visiting Thessaloniki
and
Thessaloniki - what to see as there is really a lot to see and visit.

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