Blog

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 […]

History & Archaeology · Byzantine Heritage · Northern Pieria Ancient Pydna, Pieria | Ancient City, Byzantine Ruins & Sea Views Ancient History · Archaeological Heritage · Aegean Coast Explore the layered history of an ancient coastal settlement, where archaeological remains and Byzantine structures meet the landscape of the Aegean. On the coast of Pieria, where […]

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 […]

Cycling in Elatochori, Pieria | Mountain Routes & Outdoor Experience Mountain roads, forest landscapes, fresh air and a different way to discover the Pieria mountains. Elatochori is one of the places in Pieria where cycling can become part of a wider outdoor experience. In April 2023, we joined the 2nd Panhellenic Cycling Meeting in Elatochori, […]

Why Do Greeks Eat Salted Cod on March 25? | A Greek Food Tradition In Greece, food is often closely connected with the calendar. Religious celebrations, national holidays and family traditions all have their own flavours. Few examples are as recognisable as salted cod with skordalia on March 25. But why cod? March 25 is […]

Burning Cedar Fires in Litochoro, Pieria | A Greek Carnival Tradition Discover the cedar fires of Litochoro, a distinctive Carnival tradition where fire, smoke, community and local memory come together at the foot of Mount Olympus. During the Carnival season, the neighbourhoods of Litochoro gather around large cedar fires that turn the winter night into […]