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Stories, travel guides and outdoor experiences connected with Mount Olympus in Pieria, Greece.
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 […]
Greek Easter in Pieria, Greece | Traditions, Food & Spring in Olympus Greek Easter in Pieria brings together some of the things that make spring in northern Greece special: Orthodox traditions, village life, family gatherings, local food and the landscapes surrounding Mount Olympus. Greek Easter in Pieria at a Glance Season: Spring What to experience: […]
The First Ascent of Mount Olympus | Boissonnas, Baud-Bovy & Kakkalos More than a century ago, Mount Olympus was a very different mountain from the one hikers know today. There were no marked trails, modern mountain refuges or climbing infrastructure leading towards its highest summit. On 2 August 1913, Frédéric Boissonnas, Daniel Baud-Bovy and Christos […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winter in Pieria: Silent Streets, Snowy Peaks, and Hidden Treasures Experience Pieria — when the cold brings clarity and calm. 15 Feb 2023 Winter in Pieria is quiet, crisp, and revealing. The usual crowds vanish, leaving space for long walks, snow-dusted peaks, and cozy tavernas. This season offers an intimacy rarely experienced in summer — […]
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 […]
Hiking Guide · Mount Olympus · Pieria, Greece Mount Olympus Day Hikes | Enipeas Gorge, Prionia & Easy Trails Mount Olympus is one of the most memorable places to explore in Pieria — and you do not need to climb to the summit to experience it. This guide compares routes of different lengths and difficulty […]
Best Things to Do in Pieria, Greece | Nature, Villages, Food & Local Experiences Discover Pieria through Mount Olympus, the Aegean coast, mountain villages, local food, culture and outdoor experiences. Pieria is a region of contrasts. Mount Olympus rises above the landscape, the Aegean coast stretches below it, and between them are forests, rivers, villages, […]
Waterfalls in Pieria, Greece | Mount Olympus Waterfalls & Hiking Guide From the forests of Mount Olympus to the mountains of Elatochori, water is one of the quiet signatures of Pieria. Streams, gorges, natural pools and waterfalls create some of the region’s most rewarding places to explore on foot. Pieria is known for Mount Olympus, […]
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 […]
TRAVEL GUIDE · PIERIA, GREECE 6 Reasons to Visit Pieria, Greece | Mount Olympus, Beaches & Local Life A region where Mount Olympus meets the Aegean, ancient history meets everyday life, and every season offers a different way to explore. Pieria, in northern Greece, is a region of contrasts that can be difficult to describe […]