Ετικέτα: Litochoro

Two days. One region. A different way to experience Pieria. © Giorgos Gizelis · Experience Pieria Photo: Giorgos Gizelis · Experience Pieria Video: Olympus Riviera Greece On 3–4 October 2026, the 3rd Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival returns to Pieria, Greece, bringing together nature, outdoor activities, adventure, culture and experiences across the region. The main […]

Every January, something unusual rises above the streets of Litochoro. Tall masts carrying crosses and colourful banners appear as part of the town’s Epiphany celebrations — a distinctive local tradition known as the Sichna, or Sichnoforia. Under Mount Olympus, faith, community and local memory come together in a tradition that has been carried through generations […]

Litochoro Balcony Cooking | Autumn Food, Olympus Views & a Greek Grill Experience A slow autumn evening in Litochoro, where simple food, mountain air and the view become part of the experience. Litochoro, Pieria · Autumn 2025 An autumn balcony in Litochoro — simple food, mountain air and a view towards the Aegean. Some of […]

Some places are better understood when you stop looking at them and start moving through them. © Giorgos Gizelis · Experience Pieria Photo: Giorgos Gizelis · Experience Pieria There is a side of Pieria that is best understood on foot, by bike, beside a waterfall or somewhere along a mountain trail. The Olympus Adrenaline & […]

Zeus Bath, Litochoro | Waterfall Walk on Mount Olympus Litochoro, Pieria — Mount Olympus The entrance to the E4 trail leading towards Zeus Bath near Litochoro. There are days on Mount Olympus when you do not need a plan. You simply leave Litochoro on foot, follow the sound of water and let the forest decide […]

Mount Olympus Information Center | Visitor Guide to the Mountain Before heading deeper into Mount Olympus, it is worth taking a moment to understand the mountain you are about to explore. The Olympus National Park Information Center in Litochoro, Pieria, offers visitors an introduction to the mountain’s natural environment, wildlife, geology, history and cultural heritage. […]

Prometheia Festival at Mount Olympus | Ancient Greek Culture & Litochoro At the foot of Mount Olympus, one of the most powerful landscapes in Greek mythology becomes the setting for a cultural gathering inspired by ancient Greek philosophy, mythology, history and traditions. The Prometheia Festival brings together participants from Greece and abroad in and around […]

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 […]

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 […]