Palaioi Poroi

Just five kilometers north of coastal Neoi Poroi and under the roof of imposing Mt. Olympus is the traditional settlement of Palaioi Poroi, a beautiful and picturesque village with an altitude of 600 m, a perfect place for strolls among stone-built houses and churches dating back to the 19th century. Palaioi Poroi is a favorite destination for nature lovers. Sprawled above the village, a forest rich in pines, chestnut and strawberry trees, small streams and the spectacular view of Mt. Olympus against the Thermaic Gulf revive one’s whole being. Hotels, lodges, taverns with local delicacies featuring locally-grown ingredients make the passage through Palaioi Poroi an unforgettable experience.

Paleos Panteleimonas

Old Panteleimonas is a traditional settlement that has been preserved in its original state, without having undergone any architectural alterations or interventions in the process of time. The village, which was most probably founded in the 14th century, is built over an altitude of 700m. and offers amazing views towards Mount Olympus and the Golf of Thermaikos. Due to landslides along the cliffs, the village’s permanent residents have moved to New Panteleimonas. Most of the buildings forming the traditional settlement were bought and were renovated by people living in Larisa and Thessaloniki, who were eager to maintain intact the region’s architectural heritage.
Among sights to visit, there is the church of Agios Panteleimonas, old buildings, the renovated school-building and the picturesque village-square with its taverns serving local cuisine, and its known barbequed goat and cheese (galotiri). Cobblestoned alleys lead to the settlement’s center, while cars stay parked at the outskirts of the village.

Palia Vrontou

Built at an altitude of 400 m, the village acquired its name (ed. note: vrontos means loud noise) from the roar of the mountain’s waters rushing through the village. It’s a a ghost town today, with the old church of Agios Nikolaos being the only surviving building, with a hand-carved wooden altarpiece, which has been declared a protected monument.

Church of Agia Paraskevi | Kokkinopilos

In the Kato Toka suburb in Kokkinopilou, we find the church of Agia Paraskevi built in 1732. It is a three-aisled basilica, and its characteristic feature is the trout – mermaid in its wood-carved screen that was crafted in Amouri in 1853 out of walnut wood. The church was burnt down by the Turks on 10 May 1821 and rebuilt in 1832.

Neoi Poroi

With a shore stretching for five kilometers, the seemingly interminable sandy beach of Neoi Poroi is the southernmost coastline of Pieria and attracts thousands of visitors every summer. There’s an abundance of hotels and rooms-to-let for every budget, while it also features an array of water sports, great restaurants and taverns with delicious food, numerous stores and bars, meeting all needs for carefree holidays.

Kokkinopilos

The village Kokkinoplos or Kokkinopilos has become a holiday and relaxation spot, since it is the highest village on Olympus. It has an altitude of 1150m and its stone-built houses hanging from the mountain slopes create an impressive setting. Its name is linked to kokkinochoma (= red soil), which is an important substance for the village. Due to the region’s particular soil consistency, the local people are involved in the production of lime, apart from stock-breeding, wood-cutting and farming.