Villa Andromeda in Paralia of Katerini

The Municipality of Pieria is situated on the South Western edge of Central Macedonia. It lies between the Municipality of Larissa to the South and the Municipality of Thessaloniki to the North, straddling the national motorway (E75) from Athens to Thessaloniki.To the East lies the Thermaic Gulf, to the North the River Aliakmonas, the River Pineios to the South and the Mountain ranges of Olympus and Pieria to the West.

Pieria has the advantage of having one of the best communication networks in Greece, and is easily accessible from all the regions of the country and abroad, as well as transport for export purposes. There are frequent bus and train services from all parts of Greece and abroad as well as Taxi services and access by car and motor bicycle.

DISTANCES IN KMS FROM KATERINI:
ATHENS 440, THESSALONIKI 68, LARISSA 84, IGOUMENITSA 380, PATRA 480, EVZONI 110, PROMAHONAS 185, EVROS 450

Pieria is the Greek Riviera. Slopes gently under the imposing Mount Olympus and Pieria green as the blue Aegean. Besides the endless sandy and clean beaches, offers to visitors many other emotions. Both story, which is lost in the mists of antiquity, and natural beauty are elements that gives the guest memorable experiences of his visit to the county.

Pieria is the land of myths of gods and the Muses. Thehistorycombineswith a rich cultural past. Pieria is the land of Eden,andaveryblessed place, with great charm and grace. A magnificent nature and historical heritage. The history of the Greeks discovered findings in ancient cities (Dion, Leibithra, Pimpleia, Pydna, Methoni, Makrygialos) and other monuments.

Mount Olympus, Titaros and the mountain range of Pieria, the coastal wetlands and the sea complete the integrated ecosystem of Pieria. Both taken as a whole and in its individual parts, the land of Pieria can be seen to be one of great environmental and natural wealth, with a particularly wide variety of plants and animals.

Especially in the summer in all this is added a series of cultural activities and of course the major event of the summer, Olympus Festival which takes place mainly at the ancient theater at Dion. The artists from all over Greece and abroad, are meeting in Pieria each summer, performing concerts, theatre, traditional nature events and many more artistic activities.