Mount Olympus is considered the highest point in Greece. Since ancient times, residents considered the mountain sacred - the place on which the gods lived . Olympus fascinates with its size and beauty, which is why it is one of the historical monuments of Greece. At the top there is a huge reserve, which consists of many diverse rare animals, mammals, insects and more than 1,500 species of plants. You can climb Mount Olympus from the city of Litochoron in two ways: by taxi and on a walking route. Almost at the end of the road there is a parking lot on which there are restaurants, toilets and where you can stay for the night. But few people know where else is Mount Olympus, except Greece. But there are several such places.
Where else is Mount Olympus besides Greece? For example, in Cyprus, in Turkey and even on Mars. The peaks differ radically in height, the only thing in common is the name. None of the Olympus mountains is the highest in Europe. The highest point in Europe is Mount Elbrus, which is located in Russia. Its height is 5 km 642 meters. Elbrus in translation means "high mountain". Once upon a time, it was an active volcano, but now it is the largest and one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. Elbrus is popularly called the "two-headed giant", which stores innumerable wealth in its bowels. The mountain has a very cold climate, in the warmest times the temperature does not rise above 1.5 degrees below zero. Tourists and locals love to climb the mountain. It is recommended to do this in August: it is during this period of time that the snow melts, and indescribable landscapes open up to the human eye. Climbing to a height of 4200 meters, you can stay in a specially equipped hotel. Climbing a little further, you can see the rocks of Pastukhov. This unforgettable trip to the top of the mountain will not leave anyone indifferent.
In Cyprus, where there is still Mount Olympus, in addition to Greece, two mountain ranges stretch: the massifs of Kyrinia and Troodos. On the Troodos massif the first resorts have been located since ancient times. Peace and beauty reign here. The nature on Troodos is indescribable, the air is clean and fresh, the equipped hotels are comfortable and inexpensive. Of these two massifs and consists of the local Mount Olympus. Cyprus attributes it to one of the most striking sights (since it is the highest mountain in the country). Ski resorts prevail on the top of the Olympus, since it is there that real winter reigns. In December, the temperature on the island is about 18 degrees Celsius. Tourists can safely pamper themselves with a clean coast, soak up the sun, and after a couple of hours you can ski, play snowballs and drink mulled wine in the mountains.
You can also visit Turkey to see the place where there is still Mount Olympus, in addition to Greece. She is one of the attractions of the country. At the foot of the city stretches in the antique style - Tahataly. If you climb to the top, a wonderful panorama opens, and there is an opportunity to look at how outbreaks of fire arise from under the ground. This is due to the fact that underground gas accumulates, which, when interacting with oxygen, ignites. Here it is so amazing and many-sided - Mount Olympus!