The Olympus National Park encompasses areas of breathtaking beauty. A scenic route begins at Myloi location, in the town borders, and goes through the ravine of Enipeas river.

Litochoro has always been connected with outings to Mt Olympus, the mountain of ancient Greek myth. There is also a small church under the huge plane tree, dedicated to Agios Kosmas Aitolos who preached under the shade of this tree in the times of the Ottoman Occupation. Within the grounds you can visit the Ecclesiastical Byzantine Museum where there are historic manuscripts on display as well as rare church vessels and vestments. The monastery was moved to its present-day location after the Germans destroyed the 16th century impressive old fortified monastery, in 1943. This is the location of the ancient Pimpleia town, according to ancient historians. Make a point of visiting Agios Dionysios’ new monastery located in Skala. Further up the mountainside, at the highest point of that course you will reach Profitis Ilias country chapel you will be rewarded with a lovely panoramic view. In Agioi Apostoloi grove you will quench your thirst with Mt Olympus’ ice cold waters at the fountain next to Agioi Apostoloi church.

You will see the picturesque Agia Paraskevi’s country chapel nestled between the last houses, in the west edge of town. There are remarkable religious monuments and pilgrimage places worth visiting in the area. Take a walk through the pine-covered Katounia park (at the town entrance) and visit the sports and cultural centre, as well as the Maritime Museum which showcases the area’s rich maritime tradition. You will see small squares called bairia in between old houses. Start your tour at the old traditional quarter of the town, along narrow lanes and past houses built in the typical macedonian style.

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