Pieria is located in the southern part of central Macedonia. Its capital is the town of Katerini. Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and throne of the ancient Greek gods, is located in the southern part of Pieria. In Pieria, there are many sites of archeological interest, such as Dion, Pydna and Platamonas with the great castle. The Pierian Mountains lie to the west, while the Thermian Gulf lies to the east, with its sandy beaches, such as Platamonas, Neoi Poroi, Laptokarya, Plaka Litochorou and Katerini itself. The region's amazing beauty gives it a great potential for tourist development.Watch the video
