GREEN DAY 10- OLD PANTELEIMON

{GREEN DAY 10}

OLD PANTELEIMONAS

Beautiful, restored, traditional village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, at an altitude of 700m., With magnificent views of the Thermaikos Gulf and the coasts of southern Pieria.

Maintains uniform architecture of the buildings, which is perceived by the first look and distinguishes it from other settlements.

Standard guesthouses and traditional rooms with breathtaking views are waiting to entertain you. Traditional tavernas serving local food and typical dishes of the region, spicy dishes, local wine and traditional raki from cranberries Olympus.

The path to the village and the surrounding area invites you to enjoy up close the rich forest of chestnut and beech trees, and the rich flora and fauna of the Lower Mt. Ideal location, ideal for nature walks, paragliding, hang gliding, mountain biking and 4x4 routes. In summer worth watching cultural events Olympus International Festival in Castle Platamonas.

In central paved square with plane trees is the old church of St. Panteleimon, the old school which has been restored and traditional taverns. Just outside the village is the only school in the environmental area. In the narrow cobbled streets you can admire the restored stone houses and quaint shops selling local products and handicrafts

It is just 6 km from the village and the beach of Neos Panteleimon where there are also many possibilities for accommodation, dining, entertainment and tourist information. Located 43 km from Katerini.

It has easy access via the National Motorway E75 (node ​​Panteleimonas and Platamonas) and Rail (Station Platamonas).

All photos are taken by my son and the information  I copy and paste from  this site http://www.pieria-tourism.gr/palaiospanteleimonas.html

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