Litochoro

In the shadow of the imposing Olympus and close to Katerini and the endless coastline of Pieria is Litochoro, a picturesque and beautiful town with a long history and one of the most popular destinations in central Macedonia. Endowed by nature with a generous landscape of snow-capped peaks, wooded steep slopes and endless blue beaches and with an excellent network of tourist infrastructure within it, Litochoro stands out as a top travel choice, ideal for all kinds of excursions to nature and history, guaranteeing every visitor a journey of great demands.

A sample of exceptional Macedonian traditional architecture, the old settlement of Litochoro welcomes every visitor, challenging him to tour the narrow cobbled alleys, picturesque squares (mpaeria) and its neighborhoods and to be impressed by the stone mansions, which with their imposing architectural appearance of another era, they reveal the authenticity of the folk tradition.

The commercial center of the village (bazaar) dominates the square of Platanos and Horostasi, a place, always, of meeting and festival, at a time when remarkable monuments of religious interest complete the list of important sights of the area.

The monastery of Agios Dionysios of Mount Olympus undoubtedly causes moments of contemplation and respect, as much as from the chapel of the prophet Elias the view to the city is magnificent. The Naval Museum captures the glorious naval tradition of Litochoro, at a time when Katounia Park is being transformed into a place of relaxation and recreation. The nearby beaches in Variko, Gritsa and Plaka with their transparent waters compete in beauty with the imposing Olympus, which reveals its majestic beauty, through exploratory routes and many other activities (climbing, climbing, hiking, canoeing), which starting from Litochoro, prove the reason why the trip to the area offers a perfect travel experience.