Picturesque Greece: Pieria - the abode of the gods

A clean azure sea, golden beaches, a cloudless sky, picturesque landscapes are greeted by the guests of Greece. Pieria at the right time is suitable for recreation even the most pampered travelers. This part of Greece is also called the abode of mythical gods, because it is here that the famous Mount Olympus is located. Pieria is in the south of central Macedonia, the capital is the city of Katerini. About 40% of the whole region is occupied by the coastal zone, which is a rich plain, the main area is the mountainous terrain.

Bright and funny festivities, prehistoric settlements, interesting archaeological finds - all this is Greece. Pieria is one of the best areas of the country, the air here is imbued with a divine aura coming down from Olympus, and sea ozone, the beaches are well-maintained and well maintained. The territory can be divided into four parts: southern, northern, central and Olympus. The best tourist complexes are located in the south, where they are completely surrounded by beautiful nature. Vacationers will certainly like the coasts of Nea Pori, Neo Panteleimon, Litohoro, Gritz.

The northern part is very proud of Greece. Pieria boasts one of the most rare ecological phenomena: 170 species of birds, who are on the verge of extinction, fly to Alikes Kitrus. This area is interesting not only for ornithologists, but also for ordinary people who want to retire with nature. In the central part is Olympiaki Akti, Paralia, Korinos. Many tourists who have been here come back from year to year.

Olympus should be highlighted especially, because this is the area that Greece is most proud of. Pieria overgrown with myths, and its main attraction is the mountain of the gods. It is located 100 km from Thessaloniki, in Central Macedonia. This part of the noma of tourists is attracted by the natural beauty of the mountainous area, golden beaches, clean sea, developed infrastructure. On the mountain grow and live about 1600 species of flora and fauna, some of them are found only in this area.

The top of Mount Olympus is shrouded in clouds for most of the time, by the way, a mountain range with 42 peaks carries the same name. It is difficult to describe the picturesqueness of the Olympic gorge with words, the Helicon River flowing into its bottom flows into the Aegean Sea. Basically, only positive receives from travelers reviews of Greece. Pieria very often holds national festivities, in which not only locals, but also tourists are involved. In winter, Oyster Day and Grandmother's Day are celebrated, carnival is held. The day of cedar is celebrated in Litohoro on Pure Monday, and in Leptokarya - the Death of Orpheus. The greatest number of holidays in the summer: the festival of Olympus, the sea week, the feast of cherries.

Many tourists for a lifetime remember the rest in Greece. Pieria is a picturesque and most suitable place for active recreation. Here you can enjoy snorkeling, swimming in the sea, wander through the ravines and forests, climb the mountains by bike, go downstream with the inflatable boat. Bored in Pieria will not be anyone.