Take a deep dive into the wines of the Olympus region and the ancient wild vine of the Kompologoula by learning about the art of winemaking.
Pydna: A city throughout ancient history
The ancient city of Pydna is located 15 klm from the city of Katerini. It is said that its first name was Kydna, although we have no information about its foundation. It is worth noting that Macedonia became a possession after the Persian wars and specifically carved a course with the reign of Alexander I,
Orlias River
The Urlias or Orlias is the ancient river of Pieria, Elikonas. The river was named “Urlias” after the roar of the water.The Orlia stream crosses the slope of Mount Olympus and forms waterfalls and natural pools. Two of these waterfalls with their pools are easily accessible from the village of Dion.
Paleos Panteleimon: A unique village
Paleos Panteleimon is south of Pieria, 400 km from Athens, very close to the highway, just 3. 5km and one hour from Thessaloniki. The first images that one sees when coming here impresses and compensates.
Enipeas Myths and Legends
Enipeas is a tributary of the Pinios in Thessaly and is located in Pieria, whose total length reaches 85 km, which makes it one of the ten longest rivers that flow exclusively in the Greek territory. Its gorge has been highlighted and exploited for tourism, attracting many visitors every year!
The Castle of Platamon through History
The Castle of Platamon is a castle – city of the Middle Byzantine period (10th century AD) and is built southeast of Mount Olympus. Its tower, which dominates the national road, is the most impressive acropolis in a Greek castle. The castle is located in a strategic position that controls the crossing of the Tempi
Gastronomy of Olympus and Pieria
Thanks to a wide variety of restaurants and taverns, there is a rich gastronomy tradition for Olympus and Pieria. However, some traditional flavours must be sought out in the home cuisine of the local people, in order to get to know them.
The Town of Katerini
The city appears under the word name Ekaterini or Agia Ekaterini in the language of the bureaucracy and until the beginning of the 20th century. Katerini was probably founded during the Ottoman suzerainty.
Litochoro of Olympus
Litochoro of Olympus was founded by the inhabitants of ancient Pimpleia. Ancient Pimpleia was an important cult center of the Pimpleian Muses and belonged to the city of Dion. The ancient settlement was built on the banks of the river Enipeas, but due to frequent flooding the inhabitants were forced to settle in the present