With clear blue sea, golden beaches, cloudless sky, picturesque landscapes, Greece welcomes guests. Pieria is perfectly suited for holidays even for the most spoiled travelers. This part of Greece is also called the abode of mythical gods, because it is here that the famous Mount Olympus is located. Pieria is located in the south of central Macedonia, the capital is the city of Katerini. About 40% of the entire region is occupied by the coastal zone, which is a rich plain, the main territory is mountainous terrain.
Bright and cheerful festivities, prehistoric settlements, interesting archaeological finds - all this is Greece. Pieria is one of the best areas of the country, the air here is saturated with a divine aura descending from Olympus and sea ozone, the beaches are landscaped and well-groomed. The territory can be conditionally divided into four parts: southern, northern, central and Olympus. The best tourist complexes are located in the south, where they are completely surrounded by beautiful nature. Vacationers will certainly enjoy the coast of Nea Pori, Neo Panteleimon, Litochoro, Gritsa.
Greece is very proud of the northern part. Pieria boasts one of the rarest environmental phenomena: in Alykes Kitrus, 170 species of birds that are on the verge of extinction flock to nest for nesting. This area is interesting not only to ornithologists, but also to ordinary people who want to be alone with nature. In the central part is located Olympiaki Akti, Paralia, Korinos. Many tourists who have been here come back from year to year.
Olympus should be emphasized especially because it is the area that Greece is most proud of. Pieria is overgrown with myths, and its main attraction is the
mountain of the gods. It is located 100 km from Thessaloniki, in Central Macedonia. This part of the nome of tourists is attracted by the natural beauty of the mountainous area, golden beaches, clear sea, and developed infrastructure. About 1600 species of flora and fauna grow and live on the mountain, some of them are found only in this area.
The top of Mount Olympus most of the time is shrouded in clouds, by the way, the mountain range with 42 peaks has the same name. It is difficult to describe the picturesque nature of the Olympic Gorge in words; the Helikon River flows into its bottom, which flows into the Aegean Sea. Mostly only positive reviews are received from travelers Greece. Pieria very often holds national festivities, in which not only local residents, but also tourists are involved. In winter, Oyster Day and Grandma's Day are celebrated, a carnival is held. Cedar Day is celebrated in Litochoro on Clean Monday, and in Leptokarya, the Death of Orpheus. The greatest number of holidays in the summer: Olympus festival, sea week, cherries.
Many tourists remember their holidays in Greece for life. Pieria is a picturesque and most suitable place for outdoor activities. Here you can enjoy scuba diving, swimming in the sea, wander through the gorges and forests, climb the mountains on a bicycle, go down the river in an inflatable boat. No one will be bored in Pieria.