Mount Olympus (Greek: Όλυμπος Olympos) is the highest mountain in Greece. It is located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, between the regional units of Pieria and Larissa, about 80 km (50 mi) southwest from Thessaloniki. Mount Olympus has 52 peaks and deep gorges. The highest peak, Mytikas (Μύτικας Mýtikas), meaning “nose”, rises to 2,918 metres (9,570 ft). It is one of the highest peaks in Europe in terms of topographic prominence.
Olympus is notable in Greek mythology as the home of the Greek gods, on Mytikas peak. It is also noted for its exceptional biodiversity and rich flora. It has been a National Park, the first in Greece, since 1938. It is also a World Biosphere Reserve.
Every year, thousands of visitors admire its fauna and flora, tour its slopes, and climb its peaks. Organized mountain refuges and various mountaineering and climbing routes are available. The usual starting point for climbing Olympus is the town of Litochoro, on the eastern foothills of the mountain, 100 km (62 mi) from Thessaloniki.
We recommend to visit / προτείνουμε να επισκεφθείτε
Holly daughter – “Agia Kori”
Αγία Κόρη
Gorge, Church, Waterfall and ponts
Visit the church in the bottom of the gorge and drink the holly water (there are many stairs)
From parking area, take the path to the waterfall and pont for swimming (10 min walk).
Στο βάθος του φαραγγιού θα βρείτε το εκκλησάκι της Αγίας Κόρης με το αγίασμα (πολλά σκαλιά).
Από τον χώρο του πάρκινγκ, ακολουθώντας τις πινακίδες, μπορείτε να φτάσετε στους καταρράκτες και τη μικρή λίμνη που προσφέρεται για βουτιές (10 λεπτά περπάτημα σε βατό μονοπάτι).
Palios Panteleimon
Παλιός Παντελεήμων
Traditional Village, Παραδοσιακό χωριό
A traditional stone village on the slopes of Olympus with beautiful cobblestone streets, small taverns, a square with a very tall plane tree and coffee tables. A beautiful village for rest, walking, tranquility. The church of Agios Panteleimon welcomes us in the center of the village
Ένα πέτρινο παραδοσιακό χωριό στις πλαγιές του Ολύμπου με όμορφα καλντερίμια, ταβερνάκια, πλατεία με μαγάλο πλατάνι και τραπεζάκια για καφέ. Ένα όμορφο χωριό για ξεκούραση, περπάτημα, ηρεμία. Η εκκλσία του Αγίου Παντελεήμονα μας υποδέχεται στο κέντρο του χωριού