Pieria Regional Unit

Pieria Regional Unit lies between Mount Olympus and the Thermaic Gulf, running along the Aegean coastline with landscapes that shift from mountains to coastal plains. The area includes several municipalities with Katerini as the main administrative hub, connecting inland communities with seaside settlements.

An ancient people settled the area in early times, giving the region its name before later populations transformed it into part of the wider Macedonian world. Traces of these early inhabitants remain visible today in archaeological sites scattered throughout the territory.

People living here maintain a strong connection to the land through local customs and stories passed down through families, shaped by the area's deep roots in ancient times. This heritage shows itself in how communities celebrate together and in the names they give to their villages and neighborhoods.

The area is easy to reach by car, train, or bus thanks to good road and rail connections to major Greek cities. Katerini serves as a convenient starting point from which to explore the various communities and coastal areas throughout the region.

A mountain location within the region holds special meaning in Greek mythology as the legendary home of the Muses and a sacred spring. This mythological connection means that ancient stories still echo through the landscape today.

Location: Central Macedonia

Inception: 2011

Capital city: Katerini

Website: http://pieria.gr

GPS coordinates: 40.25000,22.41667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07