Thessaloniki, a vibrant port city located on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea in northern Greece, a major economic, industrial and commercial hub of the Hellenic Republic, highlighted by a rich cultural and historical heritage with evidence of several Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman history remains, especially around the upper town Ano Poli, and renowned destination for its festivals, events and cultural proposals is preparing the debut of a new waterfront deck to enhance the overall visitor experiences.
This development is one of Thessaloniki’s most significant urban upgrades in the contermporary era, consisting in a new wooden seafront deck along its iconic promenade, designed to significantly improve pedestrian access, safety, transforming the seafront into a modern hub for urban tourism and relaxation.
The new waterfront deck is set to connect the port to the emblematic White Tower, a six floors building 34 metres high with a perimeter of 70 metres completed in the 15th century in Byzantine and Early Ottoman architectural style, one of the main monuments of the city overlooking the city's harbour, located in a public park and housing a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of Thessaloniki.
The project, after receiving positive opinions from 12 agencies, is now entering its final approval phase, is expected to significantly enhance both the daily life of residents and the visitor experience along the city’s most photographed stretch.
With the Ministry of Environment giving green light the tender is scheduled for the first four months of 2026, marking a key step toward implementing one of Thessaloniki’s most anticipated coastal intervention. The project also aims to integrate nature with urban life, offering a more pleasant and safe environment for people to enjoy the city’s famous waterfront offering stunning views of the Aegean Sea and the spectacular local coastline.
Stretching 1.100 metre long and 12 metres wide, the new deck will be developed as an extension of the existing quay, giving visitors the sensation of walking atop the sea. Architects drew inspiration from the feeling of a moored vessel, creating a structure that maintains the area’s gentle, natural character while avoiding past objections linked to hand reclamation.
The project also introduces a redesigned cycling route, replacing the current bike lane on Nikis Avenue, and includes a separate tactile path for visually impaired pedestrians, improving safety and accessibility along the promenade.
Upon competion, the deck is expected to become one of Greece’s most attractive waterfront walks, offering uninterrumpted views of the Thermaic Gulf and providing a new signature landmark for Thessaloniki.
City officials believe the intervention will reinforce the destination’s identity as an open, modern, visitor - friendly urban hub, and further elevate its appeal among both Greek and international travellers.
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