Κατηγορία: Activities & Experiences

Skotina’s Chestnut Season — Stories Rooted in the Mountain October 13th, 2025 — Skotina, Pieria / by Giorgos Gizelis Centuries-old chestnut trees on family land in Skotina — a living archive of seasons and stories. © Giorgos Gizelis / ExperiencePieria.info Autumn in Skotina does not arrive as an announcement but as a set of small, […]

North Olympus Trail — Vrontou 2025: Running Where Myths Still Breathe There are mornings on Mount Olympus when time feels elastic — stretched between cloud and pine, heartbeat and echo. The North Olympus Trail in Vrontou is one of those places where endurance meets reverence: runners, locals, and mountains all part of the same rhythm. […]

EuroBirdwatch at Nea Agathoupoli: When Pieria Joins the Flight of Millions Things to Do in Pieria — travel is listening to stories written in wings. George Gizelis — 03 Oct 2025 The first weekend of October carries a secret rhythm across Europe. While most travelers are chasing autumn leaves or late-summer seas, thousands gather in […]

Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival 2025 — The Mountain Calls: A Local’s Guide to Adventure in Pieria Discover the Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival 2025 — Practical preview & inside view. 4 Oct 2025 — 6 Oct 2025 · Litochoro & across Pieria The mountain wakes. For three days — October 4–6, 2025 — Pieria […]

European Heritage Days 2025: Free Entry to Museums & Archaeological Sites in Greece Cultural Experiences — September 27 & 28, 2025. Free admission weekend across Greece For two golden days this September — Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025 — Greece opens the gates of history for free. As part of the European Heritage […]

Discover the Flavors: The Gastronomy Festival of the Mountain & the Forest Experience Pieria — a story you can taste. Elatochori, Pieria — 27 & 28 September 2025 The air in Elatochori this September will smell of roasting chestnuts, sizzling local meats, and slow-cooked recipes passed down like heirlooms. The Gastronomy Festival of the Mountain […]

Iordanis Poimenidis: From Guardian of the Past to Creator of Metal Dreams With the Locals — life is like a movie, protagonists is ourselves. Iordanis Poimenidis — 18 Sep 2025 The light that day in Katerini cut like a thin knife — not cold, but honest. I followed Iordanis because he had a walk that […]

Discovering Pieria: A Small Region with Infinite Experiences Three years have passed since I started my journey with Experience Pieria, and the truth is: it feels like I’ve only just scratched the surface. Pieria may be one of the smallest regions in Greece, yet it holds everything. From the turquoise sea to the majestic mountains, […]

The Pieria Tourism Development Organization (POTAP) invites you to celebrate spring at the Cherry Blossoms of Pieria 2025, a vibrant two-day festival combining nature, tradition, and local gastronomy! 📅 Festival Dates: April 5-6, 2025 📍 Locations: Kolindros, Pieria Rachi, Pieria Supported by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and sponsored by DIOS Natural Mineral Water, […]

🏔️ Start Your Olympus Journey Here | National Park Info Center Hey Pieria explorers! I’m George, founder of experiencepieria.info and producer of the travel TV show “Discovering Pieria”. Let me share a true hidden gem that will completely change how you experience Mount Olympus. 🌟 Why This Place Matters Before lacing up your hiking boots, […]

📸 Photo Credits: Christina Demertsidou 🍄 Elatochori Mushroom Festival 2024 | Foraging, Flavors & Nature in Pieria Are you a mushroom enthusiast or simply craving a unique autumn getaway? The Elatochori Mushroom Festival (November 15-17, 2024) invites you to a long weekend of mountain air, guided foraging, expert talks, and mushroom-infused gastronomy — all in […]

Explore the Authentic Side of Pieria at the 8th Skotina Chestnut Festival 🍂 Celebrate autumn in the charming village of Skotina, Pieria, Greece at the much-anticipated 8th Chestnut Festival! 🌰 A Flavorful Adventure This year’s festival promises to be a delightful experience for food lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Savor the sweet and nutty flavor […]