Thessaloniki

The symbol of Thessaloniki, a 16th-century Ottoman tower on the waterfront. The exterior gardens and promenade are dog-friendly; the interior museum is not. Perfect for a sunset walk.

The 3.5 km waterfront park with a dedicated dog area, Thessaloniki's most social evening promenade. Dog-welcoming cafés throughout.

The Ottoman Upper Town, a maze of cobbled lanes, Byzantine walls, and neighbourhood tavernas, ideal for a quiet dog walk away from the city bustle.

The 4th-century Roman arch at the city centre, surrounded by a lively pedestrianised piazza in the evenings. Surrounding café terraces universally welcome dogs.

The 3,300-hectare urban forest to the northeast, the best canine escape from Thessaloniki's heat, with marked trails and a cooler microclimate.

The former olive oil warehouse district, now an atmospheric nightlife quarter with dog-friendly ouzeries and restaurants on pedestrianised cobbled lanes.