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Christmas in Katerini, Pieria | Christmas Market, Events & Winter Experiences Christmas in Katerini brings together the atmosphere of a Greek city, festive decorations, local traditions, food and winter experiences — with the mountains of Pieria and Mount Olympus only a short distance away. Christmas atmosphere in the streets of Katerini, Pieria. Christmas in Katerini […]

The First Ascent of Mount Olympus | Boissonnas, Baud-Bovy & Kakkalos More than a century ago, Mount Olympus was a very different mountain from the one hikers know today. There were no marked trails, modern mountain refuges or climbing infrastructure leading towards its highest summit. On 2 August 1913, Frédéric Boissonnas, Daniel Baud-Bovy and Christos […]

Skoteina Morna, Pieria | The Abandoned Mountain Village in the Forest Deep in the forests of Pieria lies Skoteina Morna, an abandoned mountain settlement with a history that reaches back more than a century. Today, old houses, stone pathways, the church of Agios Nikolaos and the remains of the village’s former timber industry slowly disappear […]

Elatochori, Pieria | Mountain Village, Ski Resort & Local Experiences A mountain destination in Pieria where village life, forests, winter sports and local experiences meet. If you are looking for a different side of Pieria, leave the coast behind and head into the mountains. Elatochori is one of the region’s best-known mountain destinations, surrounded by […]

Ancient Pydna, Pieria | Ancient City, Byzantine Ruins & Sea Views On the coast of Pieria, where the landscape opens towards the Aegean Sea, the remains of an ancient city tell a story that stretches across many centuries. Ancient Pydna was an important settlement of the region, known in earlier periods as Kydna. Its history […]

Autumn in Pieria, Greece | Mountains, Forests, Food & Local Life Autumn changes the rhythm of Pieria. The summer heat softens, the forests of Mount Olympus begin to change colour, the mountain villages become quieter, and the season brings its own collection of local food, harvest traditions and outdoor experiences. From the slopes of Mount […]

Blue Flag Beaches in Pieria | The 2023 List & What It Means How do you choose a beach in Pieria? For some travellers, it is the sand. For others, the view of Mount Olympus, the space, the cafés and tavernas, water sports, easy access or simply the feeling of being by the Aegean. One […]

Mountain & Forest Gastronomy Festival in Pieria | Local Food, Villages & Mountain Life The Mountain & Forest Gastronomy Festival brought together local food, mountain landscapes, traditional knowledge and village life in the hills of Pieria. The third edition took place on 15–16 July 2023, with Kato Milia as its main meeting point and activities […]

Olympus Festival 2023 | Culture, Music & Theatre in Pieria The Olympus Festival returned to Pieria in 2023 with a summer programme of theatre, music, dance, cinema and cultural events held across some of the region’s most distinctive historic and cultural locations. From the Ancient Theatre of Dion and Platamon Castle to cultural spaces in […]

Where to Stay in Elatochori, Pieria | Mountain Hotels & Guesthouses Stay among the forests of the Pieria Mountains, close to the village, the Elatochori Ski Centre and year-round outdoor experiences. If you are planning a trip to Elatochori, Pieria, where you stay can become part of the experience. The village and surrounding mountain landscape […]

The 12 Labors of Hercules in Katerini | Greek Mythology & Family Experience Greek mythology does not always have to be found in a museum or read from a book. Sometimes, it can come alive in a city park. In Katerini, Pieria, families had the opportunity to step into the world of Hercules and his […]

Greek Easter in Pieria | Traditions, Epitaphios & Local Celebrations Greek Easter is one of the most important moments of the year in Greece. It is both a deeply religious celebration and a time when families, villages and communities come together around food, traditions, music and shared memories. In Pieria, Easter offers visitors a chance […]