Mytikas Groove

Louki is a narrow and steep slope that leads from Zonaria to Mitikas peak and looks like a gorge (“louki”). It is a path that should be very carefully walked.

Litochoro

Litochoro is the big traditional settlement of northeast Olympus. It offers a harmonious combination of mountain and sea, historic tradition and traditional architecture with natural beauty. Litochoro, next to the gorge of river Enipeas, has all the contemporary infrastructure to serve the needs of its many visitors, and preserves the style of the old village and Macedonian architecture. Tradition has it that it was built by the people of the ancient neighbouring city of Pimpleia, after its destruction by the swollen river. Historic testimonies date the founding of the settlement to Byzantine times, in the 14th century; in the ensuing centuries, during the Turkish occupation, trade and shipping developed in Litochoro. The cultural and economic growth of the city is testified by the many churches and stone schools. Litochoro, although far from the sea, was a renowned shipping centre for centuries. The city that resides in the shadow of Olympus was a centre of national movements from the period of the Greek War of Independence to the National Resistance.

Agia Triada-Sparmos monastery

The Sparmou Monastery is situated on the slopes of Olympus and was built in the 16th century. In the 18th century it had about 150 monks and a huge estate. Its katholikon is a small aisleless basilica with a narthex dedicated to the Holy Trinity and adorned with lovely murals from the 19th century.

Livadi

The historical village Livadi is located on the slopes of Titaros at an altitude of 1181m and is surrounded by the mountainsides of Pieria, Olympus and Komvounia. It overlooks the peaks and slopes of Olympus to the east, while its horizon extends to Koziakas to the south and west. The landscape is enchanting and extensive reforestations have been made in the area around the small town. Livadi was founded in the 17th century and witnessed great economic and intellectual growth in the 18th century. Its people took part in all the revolutionary movements in the region of Olympus.

Leptokarya

Leptokarya is an area of rare natural beauty and historical interest. It has a wide beach and very well-organised tourist infrastructure in terms of accommodation, market and entertainment explain the fact that it attracts thousands of tourists during the summer. The deserted village bearing the same name is near ancient Livithra.

Folklore museum of Livadi

The Folklore Museum of Livadi contains numerous artifacts, old tools, photographs and objects reflecting the locals’ daily life.