Top Things to do in Pieria Region
The 10 Best Things to Do in Pieria Region, Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Pieria Region, Greece including Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), Mountain Trail Litochoro - Prionia, Platamonas Castle, Xtremeway Outdoors, Geological History Museum Olympus, Panteleimon Beach, St. Paraskevi Church, Olympic Beach, Kartell, Chionodromiko Kentro Elatochoriou.
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1. Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Overall Ratings
5 based on 842 reviews
Reviewed By cjcruzer2014 - Canada
Museum is very well laid out, with amazing displays. Contains contents from Phillip II's tomb (Alexander the Great's father) and another tomb called Royal Prince tomb. Not to be missed!
2. Mountain Trail Litochoro - Prionia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By theatregeek03 - New York City, New York
I recently hiked Olympus this August. I hiked up the Gortsia trail to the Christos Kakkalos refuge, then to Mytikas (the highest summit) the next day. Then I hiked down the Prionia trail with new friends :) the same day.
The Prionia trail is very nice. A lot of greenery and a shorter hike. However, the Gortsia trail, in my opinion, has much more stunning views and less rocks on the trail. It is about 6 hours to the plateau of the muses, however, the views are stunning.
I will say that as a beginner hiker, either trail is doable, however it is helpful to be in some sort of shape. Neither trail is very technical, however, endurance and uphill strength is required (legs, quads, core, etc.)
From the plateau to Mytikas, you will need to actually use your hands and feet to climb. Although it is not really difficult, you must be careful and watch out for falling rocks. The refuges will give you helmets.
I know this forum is supposed to be about the Prionia trail, but I didn't see anything about the Gortsia trail and it's really a gorgeous hike. Less crowded too! Prionia is nice also.
3. Platamonas Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By Miriam B
Castle is located a bit outside of Platamonas on a hill overlooking a sea, near The national road.A view from there is great.The ruins of the castle are quite interesting but there is not much to see or to do there if you are not very interested in history.
4. Xtremeway Outdoors
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
The Xtremeway Outdoors is a company based on the Outdoor activities and Alternative tourism. Primarily activated in the beautiful and famous Mount Olympus consisted on experienced guides ensuring your safety at all levels. Hiking, Canyoning, Kayaking, and Climbing, are some of our core activities. Also, provided Rafting, Sailing, Mountain Bike, Mountain running, Enduro, Paragliding. Alternative tourism tours were created to meet all requirements, now in the region. Organizing race and sports events organized by us in a large part of the mountain. Our main concern is the joy and satisfaction that will leave your beautiful and useful experience in everyday life of your life.
Reviewed By Bert M - Germany
It was an absolute horny Tour with Thomas, unfortunately I have not made it to the peak. I had to stop at 2100m because the thin air was difficult for me.
Es war eine geile Tour mit Thomas, unvergesslich. Leider habe ich den Mytikas nicht geschafft, hatte Probleme mit der Luft, bin bei 2100m ausgestiegen.
5. Geological History Museum Olympus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Ivana D
interesting talking, much interesting exponate to see, the best part was looking a planet throw the telescope
6. Panteleimon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By KonstantinosTz - Athens, Greece
Very nice long beach with deep clean waters. The beach has small pebbles. It is very nice to swim under the castle of Platamonas. You can find beach bars with umbrellas and sun beds without an extra charge but you will pay what you will order. There are a few restaurants also. The area has many camping.
7. St. Paraskevi Church
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Katka M
Nice monument in the centre of paralia beach,Katerini. About 20m to the beach, great architecture,possible to go for prayers. Careful in the afternoon is closed,opened later in the evening again. Possibility to light a candle and pray.
8. Olympic Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Cherry G - Novi Sad, Serbia
Nice little place. Long and wide sandy beach, warm sea (yet not always perfectly clean), enough restaurants, small grocery shops and souvenir shops. Budget prices, delicious food, nice Promenade to Paralia (round 2 km). Mount Olympus is near, so the weather is fine, there is always some breeze. Friendly people. Would come again.
9. Kartell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Kartell Design Cafe si trova nella stada pedonale del centro di Katerini insieme a tanti altri locali e club..
10. Chionodromiko Kentro Elatochoriou
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Aiolos75 - Kavala, Greece
Επισκεφτήκαμε για δεύτερη φορά το Χιονοδρομικό κέντρο του Ελατοχωρίου, την περίοδο των εορτών των Χριστουγέννων. Τηλεφώνησα από την προηγούμενη μέρα για να μου πουν τις καιρικές συνθήκες που επικρατούν και μου είπαν ότι χιονίζει και μέχρι αύριο θα έχει στρωμένο 10 με 15 εκατοστά χιόνι. Χιόνι δεν είχε ούτε για δείγμα την επόμενη μέρα!
Το μόνο που αξίζει στο συγκεκριμένο χιονοδρομικό κέντρο είναι η τοποθεσία της καφετέριας σε σχέση με την κατάβαση των σκιερ.
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