Things to do in Litochoro

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Things to Do in Litochoro


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  • rbaeri
    Tel Aviv, Israel93 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You can park your car and walk both ways (about 5 hours ) or park in Prionia and walk down to the refuge with a hope to catch a ride back up.
    Written July 26, 2021
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  • W S
    Kent, UK52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We saw this on TripAdvisor as something to do. We all enjoy swimming and with the gorgeous heat we decided to visit. The drive is lovely (a couple of sharp turns) but sensible driving negates any panic. Once there take a couple of minutes walk down the path to the you waterfall. We went a couple of times. Once we were early and no-one else was there. That was nice. Even when busier it is still nice. The water is fresh as is to be expected. So peaceful though. I would recommend sliders as some of the stones are a bit sharp.
    Written August 9, 2023
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  • Genevieve S
    Avebury, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped at Mount Olympus en route from Karditsa to Halkidiki
    I hadn’t quite anticipated the long windy cliff edge roads to 1100m altitude where we had lunch at the wonderful Prionia.
    My husband is Greek but he had never been so we enjoyed taking our two young children there.
    The road trip was scary at times as I hate heights but it was a well maintained road, not busy this time of year and had some stunning views.
    The cabin at Prionia had a log fire going, was surprisingly busy for April and served the most amazing authentic Greek bean soup, we were served quickly and despite this being a clearly touristy spot and having a captive market, it was very reasonably priced. It seemed locals from the nearby monastery were also eating there so must be good!
    Some cute souvenirs on sale and an amazing wooden bridge over a stream by a waterfall right outside.
    Great walks from this spot I believe and public toilets and car park available.
    I bet it gets busy here but was fine when we went on a Friday in April.
    Fill up your water bottles from the fresh mountain spring.
    Written April 29, 2023
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  • Imperia F
    Paralia Katerinis, Greece64 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visit The Monastery of Agios Dionysios - A Greek Orthodox monastery on the slopes of Mt. Olympus. It is located at the Enipeas ravine at an altitude of 850 m. It was established in 1542 but was destroyed by the Germans in 1943. A new monastery was established at a distance of some 5 km to the northeast of the old one, closer to the town of Litochoro.
    Written June 14, 2021
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  • Saki52
    London, UK36 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Although officially closed because of covid the curator allowed us to have a private visit. Some interesting local history, wonderful model boats and ships and a collection of what can only be described as maritime bric-a-brac. Utterly charming and quite unexpected to a village in the foothills of Mount Olympus.
    Written November 1, 2021
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  • Leeder47
    Duffield, UK460 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This review is for the Old Monastery of St Dionysius. Be aware the old & new are different and very far apart. The new just outside Litochoro, the old about 25minutes further up Mount Olympus & along many narrow bends. It is a great stop from which to see the highlights of the E4 route, without committing to the full 6 hrs. Nice 20 min walk over a wooden bridge across the river to the chapel in the rock. A 10 min walk in the opposite direction takes you to the beautiful waterfall. People were swimming but there are signs saying it isn’t allowed as it is used as drinking water.
    The old monastery was destroyed by the Germans during World War Two but it is now being painstakingly rebuilt. It looks partly like a building site as a result. The 5 stars are therefore for the entire surrounding area rather than the monastery per se.
    The New Monastery just outside Litochoro, features in some of these pictures & is also worth a visit.
    Written September 26, 2021
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  • Ellen K
    Waalre, The Netherlands251 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive church, wonderful colors, there is so much to see on the walls and the ceiling! Worth a visit. Located at a nice square with a free parking lot.
    Written January 17, 2020
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  • Roger S
    London, UK63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Whilst the drive is on a very winding road and the trek to the falls is over boulders and steep in places it is really worth the visit
    Written September 24, 2022
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  • worldtravellerTom
    Paterswolde, The Netherlands529 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The route is well marked. You would think with signs, but the donkey dung is a better indicator where the Path is. Of course the donkeys are used to supply food to the refuge, but the amount of flies along the path can be annoying.

    The path crosses some rocky slopes, and even a small glacier (so in July we saw some snow!). There are plenty of hikers, so little chance to get into trouble.

    The continuous ascent makes it quite challenging, as well as the temperature. Above 2000m it starts becoming bareable. Nonethtless the pleasure when you see the refuge is tremendous. In high season please make a reservation.

    When walking with smaller children, the route is possible but will take four hours. So the total route from Litochorno on one day is not really possible.
    Written August 1, 2019
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  • Mandy A
    Gisborne Region, New Zealand21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The drive here was beautiful, narrow road in places but well maintained. The viewpoint itself was well worth a visit and is on the way to Priona where the trail to the summit begins
    Written November 5, 2019
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  • MARILIA P
    Athens, Greece396 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good position, traditional masonry, friendly folk, cool walled garden and easy to reach by car or on foot.
    Written August 1, 2020
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  • Lee Chu Keong
    Singapore, Singapore15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dimitrios is the best taxi service there is in Litochoro! I left my camera in the train station, and he helped me make a phone call to the station master to keep the camera. He suggested great places to visit in Litochoro. We took several taxis in Greece, and Dimitrios was the best by a wide margin. Highly highly recommended. You will not be disappointed.
    Written January 6, 2024
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