This is a nice place where you will have the chance to combine relaxation with a lot of entertaining activities such as: beachside activities, shopping, visiting beautiful historical and religious places or just walking down its coquettish streets. I would say that Paralia Katerini is a perfect destination for all ages and budgets, because you will find everything you need there:  reasonable prices, cheerfulness and hospitality.

In my opinion Paralia Katerini is not a spectacular place but it is a good way to discover the amazing Greece. Its perfect location, on the east coast, makes it very easy for the tourists to visit a lot of other charming places in Greece. There are a lot of travel agencies in this village which organize tours to various tourist attractions. These agencies use tour guides and offer very good prices. Here are in my opinion the most beautiful and interesting trips you can take if you are in Paralia Katerini:

1. Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities, is a spectacular place which hides amazing tourist attractions such as: the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Poseidon, Agora, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Port of Piraeus. It will be a great experience to discover the beauty and the uniqueness of Athens.

2. Skiathos is a stunning island which displays amazing landscapes, an impressive architecture and beautiful beaches. You will have the chance to admire wonderful places on this island such as: Boutzi, which is a small peninsula, the Museum of Alexandros Papadiamantis, the Monastery of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, Kastro, a beautiful and old fortress and the gorgeous harbor.

3. Meteora is one of the most spectacular places to visit in Greece. The six amazing monasteries built on top of the rocks are incredibly beautiful: the Monastery of Saint Stephen, the Monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapausas, the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, the Monastery of Varlaam, the Monastery of Rousanou and the Monastery of Great Meteoron.

4. Mount Olympus, the Castle of Platamonas and Palaios Panteleimonas are beautiful places that will awaken your senses and will take you on a journey with wonderful landscapes, Greek traditions, history and culture.

5.Thessaloniki is a lovely city and also a shopping paradise. If you have a real passion for shopping you should definitely visit Thessaloniki because you will have the chance to purchase quality products at good prices. After a great shopping experience, there is nothing better than a walk down the peaceful streets of the city.

As you can see, Paralia Katerini is a good way to discover the beauty of Greece and I am sure that you will think the same after your own wonderful experience there.

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Located in Pieria, the region of Central Macedonia, this amazing village is one of the many treasures of Greece.”The balcony of Olympus”, as it is called, is a picturesque village with lovely landscapes. If you are a nature lover, it will be a delight to explore its large forests which display a variety of trees, plants and flowers. Walking down the narrow streets of the village you will discover a lot of fruit trees and beautiful flowers.

One of the things you should not miss is the unique panorama of the Thermaicos Gulf. Spending some time in this gorgeous village will give you the impression that you are in a fairytale. In case you are an active person you can combine the relaxation with different entertaining activities such as: climbing, paragliding, biking, off-road driving or just walking in the nature. You should also visit a few interesting tourist attractions which are situated close to Palaios Panteleimonas.

You can visit the Castle of Platamon and also explore the famous Mount Olympus, where you will discover Zeus’s pools. Situated at the foothills of the mountain, these natural pools are formed in huge rocks.  Palaios Panteleimonas is also close to Neos Panteleimonas Beach and this is perfect for sea lovers.

You can visit this amazing village in any season, but if you choose to do it in summer you can admire the nature in its splendor and also take part in a cultural event, the International Olympus Festival. You should taste the Greek traditional food in one of the rustic restaurants in the village, because the Greeks prepare delicious food (Try rooster in wine sauce because it is a delicious local dish)

In my opinion there are a lot of reasons to visit this traditional Greek village. Palaios Panteleimonas is a perfect option in case you want to spend relaxing and entertaining moments on your holiday.

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