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.

Pigadia Refuge

Pigadia Refuge is a small shelter is used in cases of emergency. Situated at an altitude of 1.400 m, it has a capacity of 18 persons, featuring a fireplace, kitchen and wood-burning stove. Aside from the hiking route, the shelter is accessible by road from Litochoro and Palea Leptokarya.

Prionia Refuge

The site Prionia (Saws) (altitude 1100), which took its name from the old woodcutting watersaws, is the main starting point for the ascent to the peaks. In summertime, the wooden shelter hosts a coffee shop and a plain restaurant that serves a very tasty bean soup. The motorway starting from Litochoro also ends at Prionia.

Katerini

Katerini, the capital of the prefecture, is a comparatively new city, which gradually became an urban centre after the exchange of populations in 1923 and the settlement of refugees from Asia Minor and Thrace. In the early 19th century, it only had 100 houses, while in 1912, the period of liberation, the city numbered 8,000 […]

Livadaki Refuge

Livadaki Refuge is a small emergency shelter with a fireplace and a capacity for five persons, located at an altitude of 2.100 meters. From Livadaki one can reach the Simeoforos, Pagos and Kalogeros peaks. The easiest way to get to Livadaki refuge is by hiking from Prionia, which is accessible by road.

Krevatia Vrontou Refuge

Krevatia Refuge at Vrontou, located on the northern side of Mt. Olympus, on the upper side of the plateau, at an altitude of 1.005 meters. It can house up to 20 persons and also features a restaurant. The view from the refuge is breathtaking, while its location serves as a starting point for hiking, mountain […]