Olympus

Olympus is the tallest mountain in Greece. It’s famous around the world because on it’s top named Mitikas (2918 m), the ancient Greeks had placed the home of the Twelve “Olympian” Gods. Since 1938, Olympus is the first region of Greece declared a National Park.

Dion

Ancient Dion is found in the shadow of mount Olympus next to the homonymous village of the state of Pieria and it is approximately 5 km from the sea. It covers an area of 1500 acres. The ancient site of Dion was a city surrounded by areas of worship and its settlements were known from the classical era up to early Christian times. Dion was not only a place of worship but also developed into a large significant city. Although it’s rise and glory through the ages it began to decline and unfortunately lost its glory and almost erased of the map.

The first official excavations of ancient Dion took place exactly after the liberation of Macedonia from the Turks, but essentially professor Dimitris Pandermallis is the one whom unearthed the ruins and grandeur of this magnificent city.

Castle of Platamona

The Castle of Platamonas is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in Greece. It is situated in the southeast of Mount Olympus, on the top of a hill above the sea, a location from which the main road connecting Macedonia to Thessaly can be controlled.

The Castle of Platamonas, which is around 10 centuries old, magnetizes the traveller with its imposing presence. Especially at night, the amazing illumination adds to its grandeur and appeal. The Castle of Platamonas is considered to be the hallmark of Pieria and one of the most significant landmarks in the area.

Elatochori Pierias

Elatochori is situated at Pieria Prefecture in a distance of 28km from Katerini city. It is a picturesque, mountain village, built at an altitude of 850m. The last years it attracts many visitors for winter vacations. It consists of two settlements the Old Elatochori (old name Skouterna) and the new settlement.

At the paved square of the new settlement there is the church of Saints Constantine and Helen and around it there are picturesque local coffee-shops, taverns, the Municipal School and the big building of the Folklore Museum. There the visitor can find objects from the activities and habits of the inhabitants of the village.

At Elatochori there are 700 inhabitants , especially farmers and cattle-breeders too.

Ancient Pydna

Ancient Pydna of Pieria is a village, with 21 inhabitants. Methoni is under the municipality. It is known from the Battle of Pydna, which marked the final subjugation of Greece to the Romans. In this battle (168 BC), the last king of Macedonia Perseus defeated by the consul Aemilius Paulus.

Ancient Pydna is situated on the west coast of Thermaikos, between Makrigialos and Kitros. The city emerged as an important commercial center.

Its first name was Kydna and it is not known when it was founded. After the Persian Wars it became part of the state of Macedonia, under King Alexander I, until its apostasy in 410 BC.

Palaios Panteleimonas

Palaios Panteleimonas is a traditional, restored settlement. At an altitude of 500 meters in the east slopes of Mount Olympus, with a view of the sea and close to the beach, it is known for its Macedonian architecture. By taking a walk in the alleys, from the old settlement until the square of Saint Panteleimonas with the perennial plane trees, you can travel back in time and get charmed by the view. It has guest houses, tavernas and is appropriate for hiking.

The traditional, local color of the settlement, as well as the small distance from the tourist attractions of Pieria caused its tourism to soar. Tourists choose Palaios Panteleimonas for walks, paragliding, hang gliding, mountain biking and 4×4 Jeep routes.

Beaches

The Prefecture of Pieria is a unique combination of mountain and sea. Don’t miss the chance the visit the beautiful beaches in the area at the feet of Mount Olympus. We highly recommend the beaches at Neoi Poroi, Platamon (Platamonas), Leptokarya and Plaka Litochorou. The beaches are accessible and have all the facilities you’ll need. Restaurants and local tavernas with traditional food from the region are available within short distance.

Olympus Festival

For those of you wishing to stay with us in the summer, we highly recommend attending an event at the well-known Olympus Festival. A wealth of music and dance events, performances and exhibitions are available to suit all tastes.

Municipal Park of Katerini

A breath of fresh air and green in the center of Katerini; the Municipal Park of Katerini is ideal for a short walk in nature. Take your family for a walk, have a sip of warm coffee at the cafes nearby or enjoy a performance at the open-air theatreduring the summer months.

A walk in nature

The beautiful Prefecture of Pieria is ideal for walks in nature or bike rides. Mount Olympus has many hidden and beautiful paths. The villages in the region of Pieria, like Ano and Kato Milia, Agios Dimitrios or Litochoro are worth a visit. The fresh air, picturesque landscape and local festivities will give you an unforgettable taste of Greece.