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A Summer Night at Olympic Beach | Full Moon, Local Food & Pieria Some of the most memorable experiences in Pieria are not planned as big events. Sometimes, it is simply a summer evening by the sea, a few friends, something good to eat, music, and a full moon rising over the Aegean. That was […]

Agios Dimitrios, Pieria | Mountain Village & Day Trip Guide A mountain village, forest landscapes, local food and an unexpected afternoon with people who made a simple trip to Agios Dimitrios feel like something much more. Agios Dimitrios is one of the mountain villages of Pieria, set in a landscape of forests, hills and traditional […]

Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival 2024 | Adventure in Pieria What happens when Mount Olympus becomes the setting for a weekend of outdoor adventure, nature, food and local culture? In May 2024, the Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival brought together outdoor activities, nature experiences and cultural events in and around Litochoro and Pieria. We were […]

Greek Easter in Dion-Olympus | Traditions, Processions & Local Celebrations Easter in Dion-Olympus, Pieria is experienced through churches, processions, village squares, traditional food, music and gatherings that bring communities together beneath Mount Olympus. From the solemn atmosphere of Holy Week to the celebrations that continue around Easter Sunday and Saint George’s Day, the period offers […]

Palaios Panteleimonas, Pieria | Traditional Village, Mountain Views & Local Life A traditional mountain village overlooking the Aegean, where stone houses, nature and local life meet. High on the slopes of Mount Olympus, Palaios Panteleimonas is one of the most distinctive traditional villages in Pieria. Stone houses, narrow cobbled streets, old walls and mountain views […]

600km Brevet Cycling Marathon in Northern Greece | Pieria, Endurance & Memory Six hundred kilometres on a bicycle is more than a long ride. In April 2024, the first 600km Brevet Cycling Marathon in Northern Greece brought together cyclists for a demanding journey through Thessaloniki, Pieria, Larissa, Imathia, Pella and Kilkis. The route passed through […]

Cherry Blossom Festival in Pieria | Spring, Local Life & the Villages of Rachi Every spring, the cherry orchards of Pieria offer a different way to experience the region. For a short time, the trees fill the landscape with blossoms, while the villages and local communities celebrate the beginning of a new season. In April […]

Greek Easter in Pieria, Greece | Traditions, Food & Spring in Olympus Greek Easter in Pieria brings together some of the things that make spring in northern Greece special: Orthodox traditions, village life, family gatherings, local food and the landscapes surrounding Mount Olympus. Greek Easter in Pieria at a Glance Season: Spring What to experience: […]

Carnival in Dion-Olympus, Pieria | Apokries, Traditions & Local Celebrations Carnival in the Municipality of Dion-Olympus is not one single celebration. It unfolds across towns and villages, bringing together Apokries traditions, parades, music, dancing, food, bonfires and local customs beneath Mount Olympus. Carnival in Dion-Olympus at a Glance Region: Pieria, Greece Municipality: Dion-Olympus Season: Apokries […]

Clean Monday in Pieria, Greece | Koulouma, Kite Flying & Local Traditions Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) marks the beginning of Great Lent in Greece and the end of the Carnival season. In Pieria, the day is closely connected with Koulouma, kite flying, traditional Lenten food, outdoor gatherings and the arrival of spring. Clean Monday Koulouma […]

Tsiknopempti is an extraordinary pre-Lenten celebration all over Greece on the Thursday of the second week of the Triodion. This celebration is a time to indulge in a large quantity of grilled meat, marking the final feast before the fasting period of Lent begins. Pieria region is the most incredible region where Tsiknopempti is celebrated […]

Tsigaridas Festival in Lofos, Pieria | Pork, Local Food & Greek Tradition In the mountain village of Lofos, Pieria, winter has its own flavours. One of them is tsigarida — a traditional pork preparation connected with rural life, seasonal food and the way local families preserved and used meat through the colder months. Tsigaridas Festival […]