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INFORMATION about PIERIA |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The prefecture of Pieria is considered to be one of the most ideal resorts, due to the fact that it offers you vacations near the sea and at the same time vacations close to the mountains. Therefore, the prefecture of Pieria has numerous organized tourist centers all along the coast of Thermaikos as well as at the mountain of Olympos. The natural beauties of the landscape in combination with the modern lifestyle of the main towns shall satisfy even the most demanding visitor. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The prefecture of Pieria borders with the prefecture of Emathia in the north, the prefecture of Larissa in the south, the prefecture of Kozani in the west and the Thermaikos gulf in the east. |
| | | POPULATION: |
| 116800 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Katerini |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The prefecture of Pieria, located at the Thermaikos gulf, is a coastal periphery and at the same time the existence of the Olympos Mountain gives the prefecture a multilateral morphology. |
| SEASONS: |
| The prefecture of Pieria, due to the fact that it is a seaside and a mountainous region, it is an ideal resort for your summer vacations and for your winter holidays. The prefecture of Pieria is an organized tourist resort that has been greatly developed. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The church, the municipal park, the ancient grave, the Byzantine church and the picturesque Byzantine monastery of Agios Georgios, at the town of Katerini.
Thechurches of Kimisi Theotokou, Agios Andreas and Apostolos Petros and Pavlos, at Eginio.
The excavation of the town and the sanctuaries, the Macedonian grave and the post-Byzantine church of Prodromos, at Dion.
The church of Agios Nikolaos at Elatohori.
The church of Agios Georgios and the municipal tourist kiosk at Kolindros.
The paleochristian basilica at Leptokaria.
The monastery of Agios Dionyssios, the region of Agios Ioannis, Prophet Elias and Prionia and the post Byzantine churches at Litohoro.
The ancient Pydna and the prehistorical settlement at Makrigialos.
The step of Apostolos Pavlos at Methoni.
The Venetian castle and the old village of Agios Panteleimonas at the coast of Neos Panteleimonas.
The castle at Platamonas.
The post Byzantine churches of Christ and Kimisi Theotokou and the village of Palea Skotina, at Skotina.
MUSEUMS:
The Pontiac museum at Katerini.
The archaeological museum at Dion.
NATURE:
The sycamore tree forest at Katerini.
The canyon of Olympos.
The valley of Enipeas at Litohoro.
The fountains, Pigi Artemidos, Pigi Mousson and Pigi Agiou Vimatos at Platamonas. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
If you are a fan of mountain hiking, at the Olympos Mountain, you can find the Apostolidis and the Kakkalos shelters at Oropedio Mousson, the Boudolas shelter at Stavros and the Spilios Agapitos shelter at Balconi. At Pieria you can find the Ano Milia Pierion shelter at Ano Milia and the Seo Katerinis shelter at Sarakatsana.
If you have a boat you can visit the coastal settlements of the prefecture and you can wharf at the town of Katerini, where you can also refuel. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| The prefecture of Pieria offers to the visitors a variegated selection of restaurants, taverns, cafeterias and bars, for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The festival of Olympos Orfeo during July and August, the commercial exhibition during 2 11 of September, the children carnival, the nautical week during July, the athletic events Diia during spring and the celebrations on Monday after Easter, at Katerini.
The custom Kedra on Shrove Monday, at Leptokaria.
The carnival and the custom Kedra on Shrove Monday, at Litohoro.
The cultural events on Theofania and the happening Horos ton rodon on May, at Makrigialos.
The custom Tsagala at the carnival, at Platamonas.
The several saint festivals at every village of the prefecture. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the prefecture of Pieria you can buy tsipouro, wine, cheese products, fruits and preserves. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Katerini
Katerini, a modern town gifted with natural beauties, is the capital of the prefecture of Pieria, built in the heart of the plain that is located between Pieria and Olympos.
Platamonas
The town of Platamonas is an international tourist resort with crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and a forest full of sycamore trees.
Litohoro
Litohoro is a beautiful hamlet built on the slope of the mountain of Olympos and it is considered to be a frequented tourist resort.
Leptokaria
The attractive village of Leptokaria is a tourist resort embellished by a marvelous beach that throbs with Greek and foreign visitors from all over the world.
Makrigialos
The crystal clear waters and the superb coasts of the settlement of Makrigialos are a major attraction of tourists all through the year.
Kolindros
Kolindros is a picturesque hamlet full of traditional houses, built in the heart of a verdant region.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY TRAIN:
From Piraeus - Athens and Thessalonica to the town of Katerini, there are train itineraries all through the year. The town of Katerini is also connected with several towns of Macedonia, Thessalia, Sterea and Attica.
Information:
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5297777
Train station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 598126
Train station of Katerini: +30 (23510) 23709
BY BUS:
From Athens and Thessalonica to the town of Katerini, there are bus itineraries all through the year. From Athens the distance is 439 km, while from Thessalonica the distance is 68 km. Katerini is also connected with Larissa.
Information:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 8317059
Bus station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 519101
Bus station of Katerini: +30 (23510) 23313
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Katerini: +30 (23510) 23555
Tourist police of Katerini: +30 (23510) 23440
Municipality of Katerini: +30 (23510) 23300
Port authority of Katerini: +30 (23510) 61209
Taxi station of Katerini: +30 (23510) 36888
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5297777
Train station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 598126
Train station of Katerini: +30 (23510) 23709
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 8317059
Bus station of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 519101
Bus station of Katerini: +30 (23510) 23313 |
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