Κατηγορία: Experience Pieria

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 […]

Kiwifruit of Olympus — A Thank-You to the Farmers of Agios Spyridon With the Locals — Stories from the foothills of Mount Olympus. 1 Oct 2025 In Agios Spyridon, where Olympus unfurls its first ridges into villages and orchards, the kiwifruit grows with a patient pride. I visited the Alexiou family — Mr. Christos, the […]

🛏️ Πιερία 2025 — Οι 15 Καλύτερες Θέες από Κρεβάτι (Φθινοπωρινή Έκδοση – Δήλωσε Συμμετοχή) Experience Pieria Top 15 – Επιμελημένη Λίστα από τον Γιώργο Γκιζελή. Μέχρι 15 καταλύματα θα παρουσιαστούν, σε αυτήν τη συλλεκτική έκδοση. Φθινόπωρο 2025 — Once published, forever online. Η πρώτη επιμελημένη συλλογή της Πιερίας για την πιο αληθινή πολυτέλεια: το […]

Zeus Bath, Litochoro — A Rain-Soaked Walk to Remember Your Why Litohoro — Autumn Walk Entrance to the E4 trail leading to Zeus Bath — photo from my archive The rain was neither kind nor cruel — it simply was. I left my house on foot, high up in Litochoro, phone in my pocket, and […]

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, […]

📍 Experience Pieria | March 11 If you follow Experience Pieria, you may have noticed that we don’t post often on social media. However, that doesn’t mean we’ve disappeared. More importantly, it doesn’t mean we’ve lost our passion for showcasing the best of Pieria. In reality, we have made a conscious decision to prioritize quality […]

🏔️ 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 […]