The Pieria Riviera, also known as the Olympian Riviera, is a captivating destination just a short drive south of Thessaloniki. This scenic coastline stretches along the Thermaic Gulf, offering visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. From the sun-kissed beaches of Paralia Katerini and Olympiaki Akti to the historic Platamonas Castle, the … Read more
Dion was the sacred city of the ancient Macedonians, the place where their kings worshipped Olympian Zeus at the foot of his mountain. It lies roughly eighty-five kilometres southwest of Thessaloniki, a walled town of temples, theatres, and paved streets set among the springs below Mount Olympus. Here the Macedonian rulers sacrificed before war, and … Read more
Mount Olympus rises to 2,918 metres on the border of Macedonia and Thessaly, the highest mountain in Greece and the mythical seat of the ancient gods. The peak stands roughly ninety kilometres south of Thessaloniki, close enough for a full-day visit and far enough to fill the day. A day trip pairs the base village … Read more
Thessaloniki sits at the crossroads of northern Greece, and its position turns the city into a launch pad for the wider region of Macedonia. Monastery cliffs, a mythic mountain, royal tombs, turquoise bays and thermal waterfalls all lie within a single day’s reach of the waterfront. A traveller can base in the port capital, sleep … Read more