Best Things To Do in Pieria — From Olympus Trails to Wine & Sea

A time-capsule region where myth, mountains and beaches meet — your bucket list for Pieria starts here.

When you walk Pieria you move across layers of time — vintage tiled houses, old tavernas, abandoned railway tracks and the legend-haunted slopes of Mount Olympus. Below the mountain’s shadow, turquoise beaches and hidden rivers offer contrasts that make this region unforgettable. Add these top experiences to your bucket list and turn a visit into a story you’ll tell for years.

1 — Follow The Wine Trail of the Olympian Gods

Vineyards around the foothills of Olympus have produced expressive wines for generations. A wine trail through villages like Rachi, Ano Agios Ioannis, Kolindros, and vineyards near Litochoro will introduce you to local varieties and international grapes grown on mineral-rich slopes. Small family wineries offer tastings and food pairings — perfect for slow afternoons and conversations with vintners.

2 — Hike, Canyoning, Zipline & Go Wild

Mount Olympus National Park is an adventure playground: Enipeas Gorge, Orlias Canyon and numerous marked trails invite hikers and canyoners. Guided canyoning and zipline experiences are available for all levels — operators run courses that include instruction, equipment and safety briefings so you can jump, slide and descend with confidence. For scenic multi-hour hikes and access to waterfalls and monasteries, book a local guide.

3 — Hit the Beaches (Sea + Mountain Days)

Pieria’s coastline makes it easy to pair a morning on the slopes with an afternoon in the sea. Popular shoreline stops include Nei Pori, Paralia Katerinis, Panteleimon/Platamon and the Olympic Riviera beaches — each with slightly different character: family-friendly sandbars, water-sport hubs, and dramatic castle-backed shores. Pack swimwear and hiking shoes — both will earn their place in your bag.

4 — Archaeology Tours: Dion, Pydna & Ancient Paths

Walk the sacred city of Dion — a major ancient Macedonian religious center with impressive sanctuaries, Roman baths and the Archaeological Museum where mosaics and sculptures reveal daily life and cult rituals. Combine site visits with a museum tour and guided explanations to get the fullest picture of Macedonia’s ancient world.

5 — Biking, Village Life & Slow Travel

Cycle along coastal promenades or through olive-scented lanes to reach postcard villages where life moves slowly: Palaios Panteleimonas, Ano Panteleimon, and Kallithea. Sample local bites in small tavernas, buy handmade goods, and enjoy the car-free streets at times when locals gather for coffee. Biking routes range from easy coastal rides to mountain singletracks — choose your pace and let the villages reward you.

Practical Notes & Tips

• Guides & safety: For Olympus hikes, canyoning or zipline book certified local guides — they know the routes, weather windows and necessary gear.
• Seasonality: Summer offers beach days and easy trailheads; spring and autumn are perfect for hiking and wine visits when temperatures are mild. Winter brings snow on Olympus for skiing and alpine scenery.
• Combine experiences: Pair a morning winery visit with an afternoon village stroll, or a waterfall hike with an evening seaside meal — Pieria is compact enough to mix mountain and sea in a day.
• Local events: Check local calendars for festivals (wine, flowers, religious feast days) — they transform small villages into joyful gatherings.

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Sources & recent references: DiscoverGreece (Mt. Olympus experiences), VisitOlympus / Dion Archaeological Park (opening hours & site info), GetYourGuide & local operators (canyoning & guided hikes), Navitas & regional winery pages (wine trail), ExperiencePieria event listings.

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