The Olympus Riviera

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  • About The Olympus Riviera

  • 5-7 Days
5-7 Days

The Olympus Riviera is on the 70 km western coastline of the Thermaic Gulf, between Methoni in the north and Neoi Pori in the south, 120 km southwest of Thessaloniki.
West of the coastline are Mount Olympus and the Ossa Mountain range.

The Olympic Riviera is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the northern parts of Greece, with numerous beach resorts, picturesque villages, and towns.
The popular small town of Katerini, the capital of the region, lies 7 km west of the coast, offering all the required tourists’ facilities. Nearby is the town of Dion and its famous large archeological Park, and the town of Litochoro and Mount Olympus to the south.
Mount Olympus is home to the Greek mythology gods, offering beautiful landscapes, rich Fauna and Flora, impressive gorges and waterfalls, and great outdoor activities opportunities.

There are numerous beaches and beach resorts in the Olympus Riviera, including well organized wide sandy beaches, water sports facilities, hotels, restaurants, bars, and nightlife activities. The popular beaches from north to south are at Korinos village, Paralia resort, the Olympic coast at the village of Olimpiaki Akti, Variko, Plaka of Litohoro, Leptokarya, Panteleimonas, the beaches of Platamonas village below the famous Platamon castle, and the Neoi Pori village resort.

While in the Olympus Riviera TheTjoy.com recommends to take interesting and enjoyable day tours including;

The best way to reach the Olympus Riviera is driving south, or with a public transportation from Thessaloniki, and the best time would be May through to October.

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Scenic view of the seaside town Paralia Katerini near the Olympic Coast with people walking along the pedestrian streets in the Summer, Katerini, Olympus Riviera, Greece

Dramatic Sunset view of Mount Olympus on a Summer evening, Olympus Riviera, Greece

Fragment of antique mosaic in the archaeological park of Dion, Pieria, Macedonia, Greece

View of the historical Monastery of Agios Dionysios on Mount Olympus in the Olympus Riviera, Greece

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