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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Litóchoro
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Litóchoro
Litóchoro is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Leptokaryá, 12km from Mount Olympus.
Litóchoro is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 6,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Leptokaryá, about 7 km away.
Litochoro (Greek: Λιτόχωρο, Litóchoro; Katharevousa: Λιτόχωρον) is a town and a former municipality in the southern part of the Pieria regional unit, Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the Dio-Olympos municipality, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is locatedRead more
at the base of Mount Olympus, on the western shore of the Thermaic Gulf. The first recorded mention of Litochoro is in an account of a visit by Saint Dionysius (Greek: Άγιος Διονύσιος) to Mount Olympus in the 16th century. The town is a popular destination for those wishing to climb Mount Olympus as almost all climbing routes begin to the southwest of the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Litóchoro?
Within an hour or so of Litóchoro: Mount Olympus (12 km), Palaios Panteleimonas (14 km), Royal Tombs of Vergina (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Litóchoro?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop and Katara Pass.
Where is Litóchoro?
Litóchoro is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 7 km from Leptokaryá.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,709
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.1006, 22.4978
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Litóchoro
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Palaios Panteleimonas
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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Royal Tombs of Vergina
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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