Pieria map

Capital: Katerini

Overview:

Pieria Prefecture, most known for the Mount Olympus, residence of the 12 Greek Gods, has a geographical diversity, a long history and various forms of entertainment and cultural activity. Its interchanging natural landscapes in combination with the remarkable historical sites give the area a unique charm and comprise a beautiful image. Its capital, Katerini, is today tourist developed and worth visiting both for its vivid life and its well-preserved historical memories.

Best Pieria Sites:

• Castle of Platamonas, on the slopes of Mount Olympus

• The archaeological site Dion, the "City of Zeus"

• The Louloudies site, a fortified post-Byzantine settlement

• The prehistoric settlement Makrygialos

• The ancient and Byzantine Pydna

• The archaeological site of the Macedonian cemetery at Spathes

• Countless Churches and Monasteries

Places to visit:

• The Pieria Mountains, separated from the Olympus mountainous massif by Mount Titaros

• Traditional villages, Paleos Panteleimonas, Palea Vrondou, Palei Pori, etc

• The Wetlands, of specific ecological interest

Special Events:

Of the most important festivals of Pieria are the International Olympus Festival at the ancient Theatre of Dion and the Castle of Platamonas and the International Folklore Festival. Also other cultural events, concerts, art exhibitions and performances by local theatre companies are organized throughout the year.

Best Pieria beaches:

Methoni, Agios Giannis, Makrygialos, Pydna, Alikes Kitros, Korinos, Olympic beach, Paralia, Kalivia Verikou, Plaka Litochoro,Leptokarya, Skotina beach, Panteleimonas beach, Platamonas and Nei Poroi