Katerini
A town in northern Greece's Pieria region with a walkable centre dense with cafés, restaurants, and historic churches, Katerini sits between Mount Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, with beaches a short distance away. The ancient city of Dion, founded in the 5th century BC, and the Castle of Platamon are among the archaeological sites within easy reach, and the ski slopes of Mount Pieria are accessible in winter.
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- Population53,293
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 21 km13 mi
Nearest airports
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Katerini: quick answers
Where is Katerini?
Katerini is in Πιερία, Greece.
How do you get to Katerini?
The nearest airport is Larissa (LRA), about 57 min away by road. The nearest train station is Κατερίνη, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Katerini?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C44°F. The wettest month is December, with about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Katerini?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 30 restaurants, 91 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Katerini?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Giannitsa, Litochoro and Pella. Katerini is listed among the day trips from Thessaloniki.