natural wonder
Mount Olympus
Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
Karítsa is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ágios Spyrídon, 15km from Mount Olympus.
Karítsa is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 1,843, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Karítsa sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karítsa to your route.
Karitsa (Greek: Καρίτσα) is a lowland Aromanian (Vlach) town of the former Municipality of Dio, which is part of the municipality of Dio-Olympos, in the Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece. The population was 1,843 people as of 2021. It is located 13 km south of Katerini.
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growing are the main occupations of the residents. Also produced is corn, beet, endive, kiwi, and cereals.
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Karítsa is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1874 latitude, 22.4817 longitude.
Karítsa has a population of approximately 1,843 people, making it a town in Greece.
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natural wonder
Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A restored 14th-century stone village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, its plane-shaded square looking straight down onto Platamon Castle and the Aegean. Cobbled lanes, guesthouses and tavernas: cars stop at the village edge.
23 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
36 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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