Litochoro
The main gateway to climbing Mount Olympus, Litochoro sits at the base of Greece's highest mountain on the western shore of the Thermaic Gulf, with nearly all ascent routes starting just outside town. First recorded in the 16th century, when Saint Dionysius visited the area and founded a monastery that still stands to the northwest, the compact Macedonian town has a café and restaurant scene that exceeds its size, a number of historic churches, and views toward both mountain and sea.
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- Population6,709
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.4 km5.8 mi
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Litochoro: quick answers
Where is Litochoro?
Litochoro is in Πιερία, Greece, about 19 km12 miles in a straight line from Katerini.
How do you get to Litochoro?
The nearest airport is Larissa (LRA), about 50 min away by road. The nearest train station is Λιτόχωρο, about 11 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Litochoro?
The warmest month is July, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C36°F. The wettest month is December, with about 129 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Litochoro?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants, 8 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Litochoro?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Katerini, Servia and Platanorrevma. Litochoro is listed among the day trips from Thessaloniki.