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PIERIA
Visit the holy city of Ancient Dion to find out where Alexander the Great used to make his sacrifices, of the Byzantine Castle of Platamon as a snapshot of the million year history of Pieria. The Mount Olympus dominating the whole area is ideal for ski, nature and mountain lovers, to offer breathtaking experiences, while the Olympic Riviera situated right on the holy mountain's foot, is ideal for all shorts of vacation suitable for all age groups. Zeus Xenios, the god of hospitality is apparent in every corner of this mythical area with numerous luxury hotels with conference facilities, spa resorts and traditional hotels, offering a wide range of sports facilities along with ecotouristic excursions around the area. Pieria is an ideal destination for all year round tourism, with a highly visited ski centre, scenic spots for mountain climbing, horse riding and outdoor activities along with wonderful beaches ideal for water sports. Ecotourism is at its best at this legendary mountain, established by UNESCO as a global biosphere monument, to host hundreds of rare species within its biodiversity. Pieria is also a destination for religious tourists to follow the steps of Apostle Pavlos or visit some of the countless Byzantine churches and monasteries. The wine roads of the area add to the countless options of Pieria to make the most unforgettable holidays. GETTING THERE
POPULAR DESTINATIONSWhen visiting Pieria, one cannon miss a walk around Mount Olympus, the national park of Greece, also verified by UNESCO and above all the birthplace of Greek mythology since being the 12 Gods residence. Being the highest peak of the country often surrounded with clouds, Olympus provides a legendary aegis over the coastline of the area. The flora and fauna are of exceptional interest as some species are inhabited only at this holy mountain. The microclimate of the area allows four successive zones of vegetation; first zone is abundant in evergreen trees, oak, chestnut and arbutus trees, second is a beech, fir and black pine forest, the third has coniferous trees while the fourth one extends to the crest and is covered in turf with many rare plants, including 23 The Olympic Riviera, a coastline of more than 70 km, offering a selection of cosmopolitan or virgin sandy beaches, is a top destination for the visitors of Pieria. The blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the golden sandy beaches along with the magnificent view of Mount Olympus crest is an experience to thrill and excite every visitor. The excellent tourist infrastructure provides a string of options and opportunities for a creative holiday. Leading hotels, luxury hotels, spa resorts, some of which with excellent conference facilities offering various sea or mountain related sports activities, satisfy fully every visitor to seek relaxing, family holidays or fun and entertainment for the youngsters. SIGHTSEEING & MONUMENTSRight on the foot of Mount Olympus, in a green area with swarming waters, just 5kms from the beach is the Holy City of Macedonia, Ancient Dion as an honor to the God of Olympus Zeus. This sacred place is where King Philip celebrated his great victories, while Alexander the Great sacrificed in the name of Zeus before embarking on his major campaign. Shrines of the gods, a Hellenic and a Roman theatre, a stadium, baths, a comprehensive water supply and drainage system as well as remains from a prosperous city, are all to be found and admired at Ancient Dion. Other than the archaeological site, the area hosts a museum to exhibit the findings of the area where an exhibition on the everyday life in ancient Dion is on display. During the summer period the Holy City becomes the cultural centre of the area to host the Olympus International Festival featuring prominent representatives of the Greek and international art scene, emphasising on the ancient Greek tragedy or comedy, to attract thousands of spectators that experience the revival of the Hellenic spirit.
Archaeological sites and monuments of significant importance are scattered around the area of Pieria. The Neolithic settlements of Markigialos, as one of the largest hamlets in Greece, the Ancient Town of Livithra with an acropolis, separating the bottom from upper Olympus is the hometown of legendary Orpheus, the Folk Museum and the mansion houses on Kisavos, Ancient Pina with its remains of a caste and the well preserved the byzantine bishopric of Kitros, as well as Byzantine and post-byzantine churches and monasteries are among the most notable monuments and archaeological sites of Pieria. THINGS TO DO
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSPieria Railway Services: +30 23510 23709Pieria Bus Services: +30 23510 23313 Katerini Police: +30 23510 46600 Katerini Tourist Police: +30 23510 46654 Katerini Hospital: +30 23510 21251 Elatohori Ski Center: +30 23510 82993-4 |
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