Mount Olympus – the mountain of the gods above the coast
Only a few kilometres from the Aegean the massif of Olympus rises to 2,918 metres – a national park, deep gorges and one of the great places of Greek mythology.
Only a few kilometres from Platamonas rises Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and one of the best-known places in Greek mythology.
With its deep gorges, wooded slopes and striking peaks, the Olympus massif offers a strong contrast to the Aegean coast.
For guests in Platamonas, Olympus is an ideal destination for day trips, walks, hikes and time in nature.
- 2,918 metresMytikas, the highest peak
- National parkprotected mountain country
- Right behind the coasta day trip from Platamonas
The highest mountain in Greece
The highest peak of Olympus is Mytikas, at 2,918 metres. The massif, however, is not a single summit but a whole range of mountains, gorges, forests and high plateaus.
It is precisely this variety that makes the region so appealing: within a few kilometres, wooded slopes, deeply cut valleys and rocky heights follow one another.
Only a few kilometres lie between the Aegean and the summit – and yet two completely different landscapes.
Mountain of the gods
Olympus is inseparable from Greek mythology. In ancient belief it was the seat of the Olympian gods and associated above all with Zeus.
That is why the mountain remains not only a natural landscape but also a cultural symbol of Greece.
A national park and protected nature
Olympus is among the most important natural areas in Greece. The region is known for its great scenic and biological diversity and has been protected for many decades.
Forests, alpine zones, gorges, springs and rocky peaks create very different habitats in a small space. Climbing up from the valley, you pass through several levels of landscape in a single day – from shady deciduous woodland to open, bare high ground.
Litochoro – the gateway to Olympus
Litochoro lies at the foot of Olympus and is one of the main starting points for trips into the mountains.
The town combines traditional architecture, cafés and tavernas with direct access to paths and gorges. Even visitors who are not planning a demanding mountain tour can use Litochoro well as the base for a relaxed day out.
The Enipeas gorge
The Enipeas gorge is among the best-known natural areas of Olympus. Paths lead through woodland, past rocks, watercourses and small waterfalls.
Depending on the route, you can take a short walk or a longer hike. Even a short stretch gives a good sense of how densely wooded and rich in water the mountain is on this side.
Walking on Olympus
Olympus offers paths for very different levels of ability. Besides short walks and valley routes there are demanding mountain tours up into the high ground.
For holidaymakers in Platamonas the appeal lies above all in easily planned days out: a path in the valley, a stretch of the gorge or a viewpoint in the lower slopes all combine well with a day at the beach.
Viewpoints and landscape
Not every visit to Olympus has to involve a long hike. Even the drive towards Litochoro and into the lower slopes offers striking views of forests, gorges and the coast.
On clear days a particularly fine contrast arises between the massif and the Aegean.
From Platamonas to Olympus
From Platamonas the area around Olympus is quickly reached, which makes it an excellent day trip.
The combination of a morning by the sea and an afternoon trip into the mountains is particularly appealing.
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2,918 metres
Mytikas is the highest peak of Olympus and at the same time the highest point in Greece.
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Mountain of the gods
In Greek mythology Olympus was held to be the seat of the Olympian gods.
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Nature right behind the coast
Only a few kilometres from the Aegean, a completely different landscape begins, with forests, gorges and mountain peaks.
Our tip
If you are visiting Olympus for the first time, do not plan a demanding summit tour straight away.
A relaxed introduction is the combination of Litochoro, a walk in the Enipeas gorge and a viewpoint on the lower slopes. That way you experience the particular landscape of Olympus without spending the whole day on a long mountain tour.
Easy to combine
Olympus combines well with other destinations around Platamonas.
From the sea into the mountains
It is exactly the closeness of Platamonas and Olympus that makes the region so special. Within a short time the landscape changes from beach and Aegean to forests, gorges and mountain peaks.
That makes it easy to combine a holiday by the sea with nature, exercise and Greek history.
Olympus is more than a mountain – it is landscape, mythology and one of the most impressive destinations around Platamonas.
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