Olympos National Park, National park in Pieria Prefecture, Greece.
Mount Olympus National Park extends across 500 square kilometers, featuring 52 peaks and deep gorges with Mytikas reaching 2,918 meters in elevation.
Designated as the first national park in Greece in 1938, this area contains archaeological evidence of ancient religious ceremonies through discovered pottery and sacrificial remains.
The mountain holds profound significance in Greek mythology as the residence of Zeus and other Olympian deities, shaping religious practices in ancient Macedonia.
Nine mountain refuges provide overnight accommodation for visitors, with rates starting at 15 euros per person and access through the main entrance at Litochoro.
The park contains 1,700 plant species and hosts over 100 bird species, including rare Balkan chamois in its diverse ecological zones.
Location: Pieria Prefecture
Inception: 1981
Part of: Pieria Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 40.08556,22.35861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:03
Mount Olympus
50 m
Mytikas
63 m
Dion archaeological museum
14.5 km
Agia Triada Monastery, Sparmos
8.8 km
Hellenistic theatre of Dion
14.9 km
Olympus National Park Information Center
12.3 km
Kanalon Monastery
12.7 km
Spathes
12.4 km
Nautical Museum of Litochoro
12.6 km
Holy Trinity Church, Vrontou
9.4 km
Monastery of the Panagia Theotokou Pythiou
11.2 km
Askitaria Pythiou
10.1 km
Roman theatre of Dion
15 km
Sanctuary of Zeus Olympios (Ancient Dion)
15 km
Enipeas Gorge
6.5 km
Dion Cemetery Basilica
15.1 km
Dion Episcopal Basilica
15.1 km
Dion Tomb
14.8 km
Saint Nicholas Church, Litochoro
12.4 km
Ι. Ναός Αγίου Δημητρίου
13.4 km
Saint Athanasius Church, Litochoro
11.8 km
Saint Demetrius Church, Litochoro
12.1 km
Saint Marina Church, Litochoro
13.6 km
Saint George Church Litochoro
12.8 km
Saint Nicholas Church, Vrontou
10.3 km
1st Primary School, Litochorou
12.2 km
Saint Paraskevi of Kokkinopilos
9.1 km
The broader region of Mount Olympus
1.2 kmReviews
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