Paralia Katerini is located in the northern part of the mainland of Greece and is part of the Pieri Prefecture. Despite its youth, the resort has gained popularity with its convenient location (the path from the tossoniki airport will take about an hour), democratic prices, purest beaches, close to Mount Olympus, and, of course, Schubbing.
Paralia Katerini is a distant maritime suburb of Cateriny Categories Catherine. This fact was reflected in the title of the town, where the word "parallia" means nothing more than the "beach".
Rest in Paralia Katerini is very popular among our "our" tourists. And it's not just in the beautiful beaches of Peteria and the proximity of one of the main attractions of this part of Greece - Mount Olympus.
The famous Mount Olympus is located just 20 km from Paralia Katerini
Paralia Katerini, above all, is known as one of the main trading centers. For fur new clothes, tourists come here, who are too lazy to remove from the coast for traveling to the capital of the coat fishery. Actually, there is no great need for this: the range of Paralia Katerini is considered very diverse.
How to get to Paralia Katerini
Finally, the third way is to rent a car. In the terminal of Thessalonik airport, several international car rips, to which you can contact and get to Katerini's parallia.
As in the case of a taxi, the order is far from being not always beneficial, since many car rental provide individual discounts for online booking. Such a hard way they try to avoid subsequent competition in the struggle for the client directly in the terminal. In addition, conditions even in neighboring car rental can differ significantly, and often these differences are not striking at a primary acquaintance.
Famous fur coats can be purchased in small manuffs on fairly reasonable prices.
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Climate and weather in Paralia Katerini
The climate in Parally, Katerini Mediterranean, with characteristic warm and rainy winter, replacing sunny and dry summer months. The coldest time is considered December and January, when the temperature on the coast can descend to +5 C.
The beach season opens in Paralia Katerini, as a rule, in the third decade of May and ends in September. At this time, the weather induces resting practically complete lack of precipitation, warm sea, and in the most hot days of the peak of the season and fresh breeze, softening heat.
The most suitable months for recreation with children are considered June and September. During this period, the average air temperature is in the most comfortable zone - + 25 + 28c, and the sea warms up to + 24c.
Saint Paraskewi White Church - Main Sightseeing Resort
Hotels Paralia Katerini
Excursions and fur coats
The only deserving attraction Paralia Katerini is the Beliest Church of Saint Paraskeva with a small chapel and wonderful stained glass windows, located in the very center of the resort. But it is quite nearby from the resort - just 20 km - there is a famous mountain of Olympus, on which, according to myths, the gods of an ancient Greek Pantheon lived.
Excursions to Olympus usually depart from Litohoro village. From here, several tourist routes take their beginning, allowing to fully experience the mysterious atmosphere of the monastery of the gods. Having descended from Olympus, visit the ancient Dion - an ancient Macedonian city, built in honor of Zeus. This is one of the most important archaeological parks of Northern Greece, from where Alexander Macedonsky spoke in his Asian campaign. In more detail about the Olymp itself associated with him myths and excursions Grekoblog wrote.
Antique Dion is one of the most important archaeological parks of Northern Greece
Another remarkable place in the vicinity of Paralia Katerini is Paleo Palenimonas village, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Greece. The village is located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, and from here, there are magnificent views of the Aegean coast. The architecture of the village retained loyalty to the ancient traditions and surprises harmony with the surrounding landscapes.
If the attractions in the vicinity of Paralia Katerini will be not enough, you can emphasize ideas for the diversity of your leisure from our article.
Acquaintance with the archaeological and historical seats of the surroundings "Our" tourists are most often complemented by shopping, in which the central place is given to coats. High-quality coats in Paralia Katerini can be purchased in small manufactories at fairly reasonable prices. Such stores in the resort village about fifty and almost every one has a seller who knows Russian. The range of the offered fur products is extremely wide, so when choosing a fur coat, the help of a knowledgeable person will be quite by the way.
Spa beaches annually marked blue flag
Beaches resort
The main attraction of the resort lovers of sea holidays consider the magnificent coast of the Gulf of Termaikos. A wide strip of fine golden sand, hollow leaving in turquoise water, is particularly popular with families with young children. Beacies Paralya Katerini are celebrated every year. Blue flag, award confirming environmental friendliness and well-groomed coast.
For those who are more like an active holiday, on the beaches Parally, Katerini has a lot of entertainment. These are water attractions, however, for the most part they are focused on children, and flights on Paraglider. Lovers of scuba diving can contact diving centers to make a dive with aqualung in the Warm Water of the Aegean Sea or even do the underwater hunt.
"There is everything in Greece!" We know it since childhood. Greece has affectionate sun, warm clean sea, good sandy beaches, delicious fruits, delicious food, fur coats and a lot more. Resting there is a pleasure. Greeks are very friendly and hospitable.
We went to Greece on the burning round. It turned out so budget holidays in Greece. They gathered literally for 4 days. We had to take the hotel with instant confirmation and the tour operator suggested us hotel Edem Holiday Clubwhich is on Katerini pairs (write Katerinaand even Katerina). This Budget hotel Located in the area Pieria, whose capital is the city of Katerini. We first could not understand all this - Peteria, Paralia ...
Pieria, Translated from the ancient Greek - fertility. In the Pieriya region are actively engaged in agriculture. There are many gardens and gardens.
Paralia - It means the embankment or, some even translate as the beach, in essence in this case, is the same thing. Paralia Katerini is a town on the shore of Propontide Bay on the Aegean Sea. The remoteness from the city of Katerini is 8 km away, from the city of Thessaloniki about 100 km, from the city of Athens - 500 km.
Hotel Edem Holiday Club. Located between two small towns. One town is called, and the second Olympic. There is an embankment between these towns, and behind her beach and the sea. The embankment is equipped with a pedestrian walkway, a walkway for bicycles and a road for cars. Many people on the embankment ride bicycles and on the rollers. All this can be hired. Bicycles are 2 and on 4 people with a canopy from the sun and rain.
So the embankment looks like between the towns of Olympic and Paralia Katerini. Left Our hotel, right sea.
Hotel photos Edem Holiday Club.
From hotel Edem Holiday Club Catherine's paralliament is about 2 km away, you can walk in half an hour, and the Olympics is 500 m, you can walk in 10 minutes. If you look at the sea, then the Olympic - to the right, and Katerini is left. In the towns of Katerini Paralia and in the Olympics, many shops with clothes, souvenirs, fruit, many taverns, where you can eat delicious. In Katerini, a lot of fur coat shops. Towns are very pretty, and I would say - cozy. Walk there is very nice.
Prices in different taverns are different. You can take soup from 2 euros, a hot dish from 6 euros. Drinks from 2 euros. Wine is very cheap and tasty. See where there is more people, there will be the best ratio - quality price. Do not mistake. It works all over the world! 🙂 Near almost all the taverns there are stands with photographs of dishes and prices. Almost always, at the end of dinner make gifts. It will be either ice cream, or watermelon chopped and cleaned, or something else.
We often went to these towns along the embankment, along the sea. People on the embankment are always a lot, right up to late night and in any weather. In the evening of people on the embankment more than the day. Many are engaged in a sports walking or running on the embankment between the towns. Shops, taverns and travel agencies in the towns work late.
AT hotel Edem Holiday Club We arrived at 10 am, and settled us at 11, although the session was announced on the site for 14 hours. We really liked the hotel, despite your 2 * service at a fairly good level - we cleaned the rooms and changed towels every day, once every 3 days changed the bed. Quality Bed and towels are impeccable, very good quality and immaculately clean. The rooms had a liquid soap of good quality. The hair dryer and the kettle was not there, the refrigerator was. The hotel has a swimming pool, sun beds, restaurant, playground.
We only took breakfast. The restaurant seemed to us expensive and we did not dinner and did not dinner. Those who eat there, in principle, were satisfied with the kitchen. From the windows of the restaurant view of the sea or pool.
Breakfasts are quite sufficient - excellent natural yogurt, milk, tea, coffee, juices, boiled eggs, Muesli 4 varieties, cheese 2 varieties, ham, sausage, jams, honey, olives, sometimes fresh vegetables, peaches blanched in syrup , butter ... Food with yourself is prohibited. The mistress is watching this.
At the hotel, and almost everywhere in Greece - in shops, taverns, a turbule, there is a dictionary-current staff - Grechany from CIS countries.
Safe at the hotel only at the reception for 1 euro per day. There are no safes.
The sea is across the road from the hotel. Very comfortably. The sea was different. There were also algae from the shore, once in the evening there were jellyfish, and large fish right at the shore, and the next morning the sea was quiet, clean and without single algae, without fish and jellyfish. The water in the sea was and very warm, and cool, but not cold. We were from September 6 to 15. Sea seemed beautiful to us.
WITH weather in early September We were not very lucky. At first there were showers. Livni were such as if water was strengthened from the sky from the outstanding, huge - on all the sky - the troughs, umbrellas and shoes were meaningless. Umbrellas turned from the wind, and the water on the streets was a lot, river - and only. Help could rainders and rubber boots on the knee. Basically, everyone went in shale. But there were lumens between the shoes and we bathed. There were also storms, and we admired them and walked around the towns and along the embankment. This was spectacular. People on the embankment are always a lot and day and night. It seemed to us that there was safe. And girls from travel agency said that they calmly and do not steal. And in big cities - in Athens, and thessaloniki need to be attentive, there are many thieves and scammers.
Then the weather has improved. It was sunny and not very hot.
Paralia beaches TO ateri. Equipped with a shower with fresh water, volleyball courts, sun loungers and canopies from the sun. Having bought a drink, or something else from the menu, you can use the chaise lounge all day. Someone did not buy drinks and did not touch them, did not drive out from under the canopy. Perhaps because of the end of the season. Many lay on their litters right on the sand, next to the sea. The sun was not hot, gentle and canopy was needed not to everyone.
On the beach wearing sweets and souvenirs, and also walked masseurs and did good, according to the reviews of those who used their services, the Chinese massage.
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It is here that the Mountain Array of Olympus is located. Peteria also borders the Fessels in which the famous Meteora monasteries are located. From here it is convenient if you wish to get to the Greek capital - Athens.
Mount Olympus photo
What to choose: chalkidiki or pierray?
If you briefly answer this question, then for exclusively beach holidays it is better to go to Cassandra or Sitonia ("Fingers" of the Halkidiki Peninsula). And Peteria's resorts, as well as the Khalkidiki village nearest to the airport, are best suited for combining beach and excursion recreation, as well as in many ways will become a more practical solution for organizing an independent rest in Greece without a car.
How to get to Peteria?
Transfer from the city of Thessaloniki by car / taxi
The road to Pieri's resorts from the airport will take about an hour or a little more, depending on the place you need. The road is good (the National Saloniki-Athens Route), the plug does not happen. There are several points of payment for roads (fee for a passenger car from 1.2 to 2.4 euros). Of course, if you ordered a taxi shuttle, this question does not concern you. (Pros: Large reliable company, international taxi service at local prices; An order confirmation comes to your email, and the driver is waiting for an exit from the arrival zone with a sign on which your surname is indicated; The fare is known in advance (without unpleasant surprises!); Payment of the total amount only upon arrival in place)
On public transport
In Pieria, you can get in two ways: from the main bus station Thessalonika on the KTEL long bus or on the suburban train (quite comfortable train) from the Railway Station Thessalonik. All relevant prices can be found on the sites on the links and even in some cases buy a ticket online.
City buses from the airport of thessaloniki station from the airport.
Car rental at Thessalonik Airport
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Which resort choose?
If you do not plan to rent a car, then perhaps the best choice is a major urban village village Leptokaria In Pieria. The railway station is located here directly within the town and railways it is divided into two parts. Lower, closer to the sea - exclusively tourist, typical resort village with a minimum of local residents. There you can find both the studios of the economy class and hotels in more expensive. The entire infrastructure is "sharpened" by tourists.
Above railway tracks in leptokaria is a major settlement, with large stores, weekly markets, children's playgrounds. If you want to save on housing, it makes sense to rent apartments in this part, however, the road to the sea will be on foot from 15 minutes and more. In the leptokaria you can come throughout the year, because even a high tourist season at the top of the village everything works.
Private apartments in Leptokaria
Beaches in Leptokaria - mostly pebble-sandy. In the direction of the 4-star hotel "Olympian Bay" - when entering the sea of \u200b\u200bsand. Before this hotel, you can walk both on foot and take a few euros for a taxi, and in the evenings - for 2 euros per person ride on the tourist trainer. In the direction of the five-star hotel "Poseidon Palace" - the occasion in the sea is gradually worsening, and more stones are found in the sea, entrance to the sea in those places - on specially organized tracks.
Beaches Peieria
Other large resorts of Peteria - Paralia Katerini, Olympiaki Akti., Nei Pori. - With their wide sandy beaches and a very small occasion in the water are perfect for vacationers with children. The infrastructure necessary for life, the season is also well developed. For children there are inflatable trampolines, rides and other entertainment.
In Paralia, Katerini and Olympiaki Akti can be reached by taxi from the railway station in Katerini, or use KTEL buses. It is possible to get to Nei Pori by bus and by train, the railway station is located within walking distance of the village itself.
Paralia Katerini photo
Village Platamonas - Another major resort in Pieria. It is located between leptokaria and nei Pori. The beaches there as a whole worse than in neighboring villages, but there is also everything you need, including shops and entertainment. This village may be more suitable for resting without children, since noisy families are less and in general the situation is calmer.
If you are traveling by car, then your choice is not limited to the above resorts, so you can safely choose others - for example, Litohor., Paralia Manneman, Paralya Skotals. There are no large stores and markets here, mostly only small tourist shops and a completely different atmosphere. Many areas are engaged in campsites, separately worthy of taverns or bars on the beach.
Mountains Peieria
In Pieria, you can live not only at sea, but also in mountain villages or, for example, in the foothills of the Divine Mount Olymp - in the town of Litohoro. From it to the beaches you can go down in a few minutes by car.
Olympus is a large mountain range. Lovers of mountaineering or trekking in the mountains of Olympa are available routes of varying complexity, there are several organized shelters. Those who walk does not like, can be reached by car to the highest point, to which the road is leading - transition (approximately 1,100 meters above sea level). Lifting can be complicated for those whom hends on the road - reserve the appropriate means in advance.
No less interesting trips in the mountains can be made and rising through the old village of Lepodokaria. There the road does not end and you can make a long and exciting walk through different mountain villages, returned to the sea by another expensive and having left, for example, closer to Catherine's parallia.
If you are interested only in small walks in the mountains, it is worth visiting the mountain village Pallet Panteleimonas. This colorful place is located 15 minutes of lifting from Platamonas on a simple serpentine. There are small and cozy guest houses, in taverns a pleasant family atmosphere, beautiful views, delicious food and reasonable prices.
Village Pantelemanonas
Tours
Peteria, as has already been said - an ideal place to combine beach and excursion recreation. In addition to the mountains, here you can see, for example, beautiful ancient fortress Platamonasa. She is located on the hill between the village of Platamonas and Panteleimon Paralias, from these villages here you can drive by car or just walk. The fortress is open to visits for a small fee.
From Katerini or Leptokaria is easy to get to the ruins of an ancient dion.
All listed places there are organized bus excursions that offer guides both in hotels and in independent travel agencies in large villages.
In addition to excursions, Pieriya, hence it is easy to get to famous monasteries on the rocks in meteors, reach Salonik And even to the Greek capital Athens. Meteors need to be obtained independently on a car or with an organized excursion, but in Athens and Thessaloniki can be reached on trains.
Cost of holiday in Pieria
If you wish, you can organize an independent leisure of a completely different level. In Pieria, there is both campgrounds and modest budget studios with a kitchenette and a shower and chic five-star hotels with the "All Inclusive" system.
If you are planning a budgetary stay, then as usual, we advise you to pay attention not only to the price of housing, but also on the use of shops, markets, pharmacies.
The cheapest accommodation is the studio above the railway tracks in the village of Leptokarya, 15-20 minutes walk from the sea. In the season (but not at his peak) here you can find accommodation from 20 euros per day by 3-4 people, in high season prices start from 25-30 euros and book better in advance.
On the first lines by the sea in Pieria, prices even on modest housing are higher and starting from 30 euros in June / September and from 40-45 euros in July-August.
Pieri's beach cafes usually provide umbrellas and sun beds to all visitors, subject to the order of any drink.
If you do not want to cook yourself, you can eat both in the Greek Fastfood (numerous pizzerias and gyros-cafes at your service), in cheap taverns and in expensive restaurants, which are not here too. The approximate nutrition budget one per day starts from 15-20 euros with partial independent cooking and from 30-40 euros per day if you plan to completely eat in public places. If you save and live on fast food and vegetables / fruits, you can do much more modest amounts, it all depends on your desires and opportunities.
When to relax in Pieria?
The comfortable season for swimming in the sea for everyone - from the second decade of June to mid-September. Many at the same time bathe in May, and in October. Ideal time for combining sightseeing and beach holidays is May-June or September. If you plan to conquer Olympus, then the best time is the end of August - the beginning of September. In the mountains you can relax in the coolness even in the midst of summer.
But on the excursions to Pieria, you can safely come in almost any time of the year: to ride the mountains, admire the sea, walk through the deserted beaches nice and in the spring, and in the fall, and even in some dignity winter days.
It may be interesting:
Dion is the open-air museum, an "islet" of an ancient history, which is easy to consider in the ruins of the sanctuary of the goddesses Demeters and Isis, ancient Odeon and, of course, excellent remaining residues of Roman baths.
In 168 to our era, when the Macedonian state was destroyed, the Roman colony settled in Dion. At the same time, Terms (Roman Baths) were built in the city, which are very well preserved and today.
Baths were perfectly equipped and equipped with the latest advantage of the technique. They had locker rooms with cabins with cold and hot water, relaxation rooms and even pools. Heating bath, water supply system, interior decoration, everything was thought out to the smallest detail. Today, more than two thousand years after the construction of this thermal complex, you can well consider its marble finish, a mosaic floor.
When excavations, the statues of the marble of Asclepia's daughters, the god of healing, were found, which makes it possible to understand what an important role in the care of the physical and moral health of the Romans was given to the bantas. All statues found during excavations are exhibited at the local museum.
Vorgin
Vigorgin - town in Central Macedonia, which has become famous thanks to the ruler of the rulers of Macedonia.
Vigorgin is located near Egez - the place where the first capital of Macedonia was in antiquity. The most important attractions of Vergina are the royal burials of ancient necropolis Egies. Now in this place the museum with artifacts found during the excavations. Many exhibits are represented in the museum, but the most important and most famous is the Golden Bowl with a star of Macedonia, in which the king of King Philip II - Father Alexander the Great and Golden Wreath, which was on the head of Philip. You can also visit the archaeological excavations of an ancient city with an ancient theater, the Temple of Euclia and the Palace of the ruler.
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Ancient Village Dion.
Ancient Dion is famous for its most interesting archaeological excavations and a museum with valuable historical artifacts. Dion is a village that had previously wore the name of Malak. According to 2001, the number in the village amounted to 1,336 people.
The first mentions of the village are found in Fukidid's mention. In the V century BC, Dion begins to actively develop thanks to the sports festive competitions dedicated to Zeus, which arranged Archelai Macedonian.
The first excavations in the Dion were held in 1806 by the British Colonel and Traveler William Luche, and the archaeological studies spent here in 1928. During the excavations, the Greek Theater, Antique Terms, the Temple of Zeus, Villa Dionysus, Sanctuary, Statues, Mosaic were found. Since 1938, a museum has been operating in Dion, in which all items found during the excavations are exhibited.
Everyone who arrived in Pieria, during the trip it does not cease to be surprised at the uniqueness of the nature of these places and stunning landscapes. Life has a key here, and all this is organically combined with the majestic wisdom of monumental monuments of antiquity. One of these monuments is the monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin of Calyani. His events rich history has not one century. The monastery keeps the power of many holy martyrs, which are sometimes exhibited to worship. The name of the monastery comes from the miraculous icon, which is now kept in the main monastery temple.
Tsaric Tomb Virgina
Tsarist tomb is a significant landmark of Virgin, a small town in Greece.
During the excavations of the burial, many artifacts were found, which were then placed in a museum built nearby. The most important and most famous exhibit in the museum is the Golden Bowl with a star of Macedonia. In this very cup, King Philip II - Father Alexander the Great and Golden Wreath, who was on Philip's head.
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The place where, according to the ancient myths, lived the gods of ancient Greece, where only nearby Majestic Mount Olympus fills the air with the magic dover of Greek legends. And clean golden beaches, washed by the waters of the Aegean Sea, and laurel trees that are carrying a pleasant fragrance ... All this is not the most popular, but no less remarkable Greek resort of Paralia-Katerini, which attracts many travelers with its reasonable prices and abundance of natural and man-made monuments.
From the article you will learn all about the holidays in Paralia-Katerini in Greece in 2019 - prices, beaches, entertainment and attractions will undoubtedly make you look at this resort.
Brief historical certificate
Katerini's town is not so ancient as many other cities of this great country, was founded in the 17th century. Then the construction of the church of St. Catherine was conducted here, by whose name was called and the city.
The settlement has grown nearby near the temple. Paralia Katerini is, initially, "Naberezhnya Katerini". The resort area is located about 6 kilometers from the town itself.
The resort itself can be called relatively young, however, it is worth noticeing to him, since rest in this place combines both privacy, the ability to gain harmony, and more noisy entertainment (in the town itself), as well as the opportunity to explore local and surrounding attractions.
Brief geographical reference and climate
Katerini town is located in Greece, Central Macedonia. Mountain array of Olympus is located very close to Greece in the history and mythology of Greece. The city of the Aegean Sea is washed, the city of Thessaloniki is located in 70 kilometers.
Climate type in Paralia-Katerini, as is moderate and soft. The best time for the beach holiday and bathing is considered the period from the end of May to the beginning of October. It must be said that in the midst of the summer, the temperature here can reach up to 40 degrees of heat, but the breeze from the sea is smoothed by this factor. In the summer there is practically no precipitation, but in winter - almost everyday rain. In this case, the winter temperature does not fall below 10 degrees of heat.
Paralia-Katerini on the map
Security in Paralia-Katerini
Resort, like almost all Greek tourist zones, is safe for tourists. In general, in all Greece guests of the country love and friendly locals, and the authorities. It is worth remembering only about several important things:
- on excursions to large cities and in public transport, in any case, it is worth monitoring values \u200b\u200band money;
- going on the summer holiday, it is worth stocking means from insects;
- the roast sun is pleasant, but dangerous, and therefore it is always worth remembering the protection of your skin;
- it is best to swim and sunbathe not under the sun of noon, but in the morning or closer to the evening;
- in Greece, the tourist can always contact the department of special, tourist police.
Visa in Paralia-Katerini for Russians
To go on holiday in this town, it is worth issuing a Greek or other Schengen visa. The package of documents is standard, it is worth or requesting help in travel agencies, or thoroughly fill out all the questionnaires, attach the necessary documents, pass fingerprints. As a rule, it is not difficult to obtain a visa of Greece.
Recreation planning in Paralia-Katerini: Transport and accommodation
How to get to Paralia-Katerini
Initially, it is worth buying a ticket to one of the major airports of Greece. For example, the cost of the ticket to Athens at the height of the 2019 season will be approximately 6,000 rubles. But from the Greek capital to the resort can be reached by rail: the cost of the ticket to the resort city will be from 40 euros.
Thessaloniki are located even closer to the resort. From there you can get to, for example, by bus (but initially go to the bus station), from the city there are international flights to Katerini. You can take a taxi, it will be more expensive, but when ordering is in advance - a little less expensive and with a guarantee, go about an hour. And finally, you can rent a car. This is suitable for those who are going to ride around Katerini or other places.
In the city itself there is an opportunity to move on public transport to other places of Greece, as well as take a taxi in the city.
Where to stay in Paralia-Katerini
Since tourists are departed mainly to this region, who want to save their budget, then hotels here are mainly represented by medium-sized, two and three-star institutions. So, settle in the resort in the summer of 2019 it is quite possible from 3000 rubles - in two stars in a hotel. Of course, you can pay more: for example, the hotel with the pool will cost about 5,000 rubles. You can rent apartments - about 3500 rubles. The most chic hotel at the resort will cost about 10,000 rubles. All prices - for the placement of one tourist per day. However, as practice shows, the hotel is charged with the mind, it is not always necessary to overpay, because in more simple places in the price, as a rule, it includes food and transfer to important tourist destinations.
Rest in Paralia-Katerini: Beach, Attractions, Entertainment
Resort Zones in Paralia-Katerini
The most famous spa beach areas are Corina, Paralyas, Olympiakis, they all differ in the purity and beauty of the beautiful Gulf of Thermicos (Aegean Sea). The beaches themselves are quite wide and will not be given to the more popular resorts of Greece, giving everyone the opportunity to soak on the warm clean sands to the noise of turquoise waves. Families with children have long faced this resort, here is a comfortable entrance to the water, sandy beaches and a calm atmosphere.
Beautiful sea shallows extend to whole kilometers than please the views of vacationers and give the opportunity to plunge into a relaxing atmosphere of rest and relaxing or actively entertainment, such as diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing fish, paraglider skating and others.
Local waters themselves were marked by a prestigious blue flag, so that the water here is one of the purest on Earth.
Attractions Paralia Katerini and surroundings
The city is located in the Pieria region, rich in its nature. And natural beauty, and attractions here are full. Of course, first of all it is worth stroll through the city itself and look at the temple of St. Catherine, from which he began.
Just five kilometers from the center of Katerini there is a small village Litohoro. It is from there that a bold and prepared tourist will begin ascent to the main vertex of ancient Greece, the dwelling of the great gods to the head and ancient authors. Regardless which method to climb Olympus will be selected by resting - mountaineering, walking or cycling - indescribable beauty of the view from the top and on the way it will penetrate into all corners of the soul.
On the way to the top of Olympus, rolled from the trails, you can look into the monastery of St. Donia. And at the very foundation of the mountain there is once a cult place, the former sanctuary - the village of Dion, where Alexander Macedonian grew up. There is preserved a residential quarter - walking around him, you can understand exactly where the villa is here where the pool is where the terms. Also in this ancient settlement you can see the temple complex with a stunning temple of Isis. The Archaeological Museum with sculptures, coins, mosaic and funeral monuments found during the excavations of the city is located in Dion. Not far from Dion, you can visit the grave of Tsar Philip, who was the father of the famous Alexander Macedonian.
In the vicinity of the city there are the remains of the Castle Platamon, which was erected by Byzantines (it is known that they have been controlled by some parts of Greece for a long time). I must say that the fortress is well preserved enough and looks very majestically.
Fans of nature is worth a visit the reserve called Alices Kytrus. In this place, we found a place to stay more than one and a half hundred species of endangered birds on the verge of extinction. The territory of the reserve is also very picturesque, and you can watch the bird life for hours - the feathery is very active. By the way, you can visit the reserve for free.
If the tourist does not have the impressions of these beauties, you can go to the sights that are located a little further. For example, the stunning monasteries on the rocks are not so far away. These monasteries are famous throughout Europe. The name of them is translated as "soar in the air", and it perfectly characterizes them. Meteors are buildings 14-15 centuries built on vertical rocks. Initially, the rocks were the favorite places of hermiters who wanted to retire in prayer facing God. And later hermites built on them protected from all sorts of churches.
You can go further - in thessaloniki. To go to them only an hour, and therefore the trip will not be too tiring. Here it is necessary to stroll through the area of \u200b\u200bthe Old Town, which retained the building of the Byzantine era. Here it really felt the pebble of antiquity, paved streets, panoramic views, the remains of the Turkish fortress - all this can be inspected not one hour. It is worth visiting the White Tower. The construction was repeatedly rebuilt with various nations, which penetrated or captured this territory, the last construction belongs to the authorship of the Turks. Inside the White Tower there is an exposure that tells about the history of the city, and the tops offer a beautiful view.
Entertainment in Paralia-Katerini
Choosing to rest in 2019 this is a paradise place, each tourist will be pleased to know in advance that it is not necessary to miss Paralia-Katerini. First, in Katerini and at the resort itself there are many places for any tourist, from family traditional taverns and local restaurants to the raising life of nightclubs, bars and discos. Secondly, for those who like the rest is active and sports, in Paralia-Katerini there is a sports ground, as well as tennis courts, mini-golf and basketball zones.
For children in the resort there is children's areas for recreation, water slides and a large amusement park with interesting attractions and entertainment. Also, paralia-Katerini is known for cycling races, competitions and mini-rally. Eight kilometers from the city of Thessaloniki there is a water park.
Shopaholic city will also please. According to the reviews of tourists, in Paralia Katerini, you can buy good, high-quality products from fur. Even in the village itself there are small manufactices, and sellers, as a rule, know Russian. Prices for products correspond to the average prices in the resort as a whole. But if you want to buy not a coat with a cap, but a traditional Greek souvenir, then from this place for memory and as a gift can be brought:
- ceramic products;
- alcoholic beverages based on anise and grapes;
- olives and olive oil;
- cosmetics based on olives and olive oil;
- sea sponge.
Greek cuisine lovers will enjoy the abundance of establishments where you can taste traditional Greek dishes: Suvlaki, Kleftiko, snacks and salads. By the way, it is at this resort that it is necessary to enjoy dishes from fish or seafood - after all, in these purest waters, there are excellent dishes from fresh products.
Prices to have dinner here, differ in some scatter, the average lunch check in a simple tavern can be in the area of \u200b\u200b10-15 euros, exquisite dinner in the seafood restaurant with drinks can do in the amount of up to 60 euros. A very good food option will buy food in the city stores, especially if tourists stayed in the apartment with a kitchen.
Alone to purchase products in the shops of Paralia-Katerini can be approximately this price:
- bread - 1 euro;
- olive oil - 5-6 euros per liter;
- pork kilogram - about 6 euros;
- chicken fillet - from 5 euros per kilogram.
The resort of Paralia-Katerini is a great way to get high-quality Greek service for less costs than in other, more rebound resort areas. Paralia Katerini is a suitable place for young companies and beachheads, those who will enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with antiquities and plunge into the wonderful world of the natural wealth of the Peieria region, and at the same time will significantly save at the cost of rest. Think, maybe this resort will be an excellent opportunity to meet Greece - for the first time or on the other hand?
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