Local stories, walks, places and experiences in Litochoro, the gateway to Mount Olympus.
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 […]
Culture · History · Traditions · Litochoro, Pieria Burning Cedar Fires in Litochoro, Pieria | A Greek Carnival Tradition Discover Pieria Differently · Greek Carnival · Mount Olympus Villages 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 […]
Seasonal Travel Guide · Pieria, Greece Winter in Pieria, Greece | Mount Olympus, Villages, Snow & Local Life A practical guide to experiencing Pieria in winter — from Mount Olympus and snowy mountain villages to local food, culture and quieter days by the sea. Winter changes the rhythm of Pieria. The beaches become quieter, the […]
Travel Guide · Pieria, Greece Getting Around Pieria, Greece | Car, Train, Bus & Practical Travel Guide A practical guide to exploring Mount Olympus, coastal towns, mountain villages and local experiences across Pieria. Pieria is a region where Mount Olympus and the Aegean coast are surprisingly close together. In the same trip, you can walk […]
Discover Pieria, Greece | Mount Olympus, Villages, Beaches & Ancient Sites A practical introduction to Pieria — from the slopes of Mount Olympus and traditional mountain villages to ancient sites, beaches and local experiences. Pieria is a region where Mount Olympus meets the Aegean Sea. Within a relatively compact area, travellers can move from mountain […]
Religious Tourism in Pieria | Monasteries, Churches & Pilgrimage Sites A journey through the monasteries, Byzantine churches, pilgrimage sites and sacred landscapes of Pieria, Greece. Religious tourism in Pieria is not limited to a single monastery or pilgrimage route. Across the region, churches, monasteries, chapels and places connected with local saints form a landscape where […]