Platamon is situated at the foot of Olympus, the mountain of the twelve gods, at the very point where legendary mountain reflects its green mass in the deep blue Thermaikos gulf.
It is the southern part of Pieria, just 100km from Thessaloniki, the second biggest city in Greece, and “Makedonia” airport, 50km from the city of Larissa and 35km from Katerini.
An area where the impressive mediaval castle of Platamon towers on its hill, the choices for the visitos are diverse.
● Here one can enjoy the prize awarded, crystal clear sea, do water sports as well as tour the nearest archaeological sites of Vergina-110km, Dion-20km, Leivithra-15km and Meteora-140km. coach tours are run by local tourist agents regularly.
● For those who love the mountain in the summer season, Olympus will welcome you on its green slopes and enchanting landscapes. You can also take up activities like hiking and climbing under the guidance of experienced and well organized clubs.
● It is also worth visiting two very beautiful, picturesque villages – Old Panteleimon-5km and Old-Poroi-km where the magnificence of unoqe architecture at an altitude of 700m overlooking the southern coast of Pieria. There you can enjoy the lush vegetation together with the traditional taverns built on stone-paved paths
