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Summer Holidays in Platamona. Platamonas Castle Pieria Greece.

Holidays in Platamonas

Platamonas belongs to Pieria prefecture; a prefecture which perfectly mixes both the beauty of the mountain and the sea. The combination of vast beaches with the despotic mountains with Mount Olympus prevailing impresses the visitor. A place blessed with great historical value and mythological interest as it was considered to be the seat of the Muses near the base of the Olympian Gods. Platamonas history is identified with its famous castle.

The polygonal Platamonas Castle, the most impressive attraction of this area, has been standing there since the 10th century AD and is situated in the southeast of Mount Olympus. Its tower, which dominates from the highway, is the most impressive donjon of this Greek Castle. Especially in summer the Castle "revives" with concerts and several cultural events taking place during Olympus Festival.

Visit the village of Neos Panteleimon and admire the beautiful view of the castle as well as the coast. In the village central square enjoy local delicacies, raki or wine, coffee or handmade sweets under the shade of the tall trees.

The area is ideal for those looking for a variety of choices. Sea or mountain; camping, apartments or luxury hotels; ski getaways, paragliding on the slopes of Mount Olympus or seaside trips; theatrical performances and concerts in historical places or parties by the riverbanks; relaxing family vacations or vivid nightlife; Platamonas and the surrounding area is certainly your choice!

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Beaches

In an idyllic setting with the majestic Mount Olympus with its tall, sharp peaks on one side and the peaceful Aegean Sea with its clear waters on the other; where the shades of green and brown are mixed with those of blue and white, the visitor can enjoy the sandy with little pebbles beach of Platamonas under the imposing presence of the Venetian castle.

Do not forget to visit Variko beach, Gritsa beach, beach of Plaka in Litohoro, Leptokarias beach, Skotinas beach, Panteleimon beach and Neoi Pori beach.

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Visiting

- The Castle of Platamonas

- The village of Palaios (Old) Panteleimon

- Olympos National Park

- Pieria Mountains; the natural border of Pieria prefecture with Kozani and southwestern Imathia

- Elatochori ski center of, 8 km from the homonymous settlement

- Agathoupolis Elos, in the southern part of the delta formed by Aliakmon river

- Ancient Dion at the foot of Olympos, 5 km from the coast and only 15 km away from the capital of Pieria, Katerini

- Orlia waterfall, near Dion

- The city of Katerini

- The city of Litochoro

- The Ancient Pydna, 2 km south of Makrigialos

- The Neolithic settlement of Makrigialos

- The Episcopal Complex of Louloudia, in Louloudia region of Kitrous

- Livithra, between Palaia (Old) Leptokaria and Skotina in the southern part of the county

- The Folklore Museums in Kolindros and Kato Milia

- The Byzantine monasteries in the wider region such as Agios Dionysios built in the 16th century, 18 km from Litochoro, with its homonymous cave

- The Kanalon monastery on the east side of Mount Olympos, 15 km away from Leptokarya

- The monastery of Agios Georgios near Ritini village

- The Byzantine churches; one of the most important is that of Aghia Paraskevi in the village of Ano Milia built in the 17th century

- Near Vrontou village, 8 km from the ancient Dion, the church of Aghia Triada (Holy Trinity) of the 14th century, where the River Party is organized

- Not far away the church of Agios Nicholaos, built in 1700

- In Ano Skotina, the church of Agios Athanasios, built in the 17th century, with its beautiful interior decoration inspired by the Bible and the Second Coming

Useful Information

How to get there

From Athens

Travelling by car

To reach Platamonas, you can drive from Athens (400 km distance - 4 hours ride) via the National Highway from Athens to Thessaloniki. After Larissa and once you cross the valley of Tempi, follow the sign to Platamonas.

Travelling by bus

You can also reach Platamonas by taking the Intercity Bus to Aikaterini (KTEL Bus of Pieria) from the Intercity Bus Station of Liosia in Athens. At the city of Aikaterini there is a connecting bus route to Platamonas.

For more information on the routes of KTEL Bus of Pieria click here.

Travelling by train

You can reach Platamonas by taking the Intercity Train of OSE (National Railway Organisation) heading either for the station of Neoi Poroi or for Aikaterini. At the city of Aikaterini there is a connecting bus route to Platamonas.

For more information on the train schedules of OSE click here.

From Thessaloniki

Travelling by car

You can drive to Platamonas (104 km distance - 1 hour ride) via the National Highway from Thessaloniki to Lamia. Just after passing the town of Leptokaria, turn right following the sign to Platamonas.

Travelling by bus

You can also reach Platamonas by taking the Intercity Bus (KTEL Bus of Pieria) from Macedonia Intercity Bus Station of Thessaloniki. At the city of Aikaterini there is a connecting bus route to Platamonas.

For more information on the routes of KTEL Bus of Pieria click here.

Travelling by train

You can also take the Intercity Train of OSE (National Railway Organisation) from Thessaloniki to the station of Neoi Poroi. The trip from Thessaloniki to Neoi Poroi is about 1 hour & 15 minutes long.

For more information on the train schedules of OSE click here.

Transfer within Platamonas and the neighbouring villages

The town of Platamonas is very easy to walk. For your transportation to the beaches or to the Castle of Platamonas or the village of Old Panteleimonas a means of transport is required.