Paralia Katerinis is a small town located on the Aegean coast about 4-5 hours drive from Thessaloniki. This is a resort town, though quite young, if you compare it with the Chalkidiki peninsula.

The name "Katerini" is due to the fact that in the 17th century the church of St. Catherine was erected. In her honor, the city of Katerini is named, which is the regional center of the Pieria region, in central Macedonia. Smaller towns and towns have already grown around the city, and one of them is Paralia Katerinis. The word "paralia" in translation means a beach, that is, these are the beaches of Catherine.

When planning another vacation to Greece, I really wanted to stay here, because I had already rested in Halkidiki, and there was a reason. The fact is that Paralia Katerinis is famous as a "fur coat paradise". This is the second fur coat city on the continental part of Greece after Kastoria. That is why I really wanted to combine relaxation and the purchase of a real Greek fur coat. But looking through the information on hotels, as well as price categories, I realized that the rest here is very expensive. In Halkidiki, prices for tours and hotels are much lower. Hotels in the city operate mainly in the "breakfast" or "half board" system. Most of them are very small, a lot of "three rubles". There are swimming pools, there is practically no territory. The beaches in the city are municipal. They are designed mainly for those who come here for wholesale purchases. There were options for larger hotels with their own territory, but the cost is very high.

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Weather in Paralia Katerinis by months:

Month	Temperature		Cloudiness	Rainy days / Precipitation	Water temperature in the sea	Number of solar hours per day
	Happy	At night
January	8.6°C	3.3°C	30.7%	3 days (41.6 mm.)	13.3°C	9 a.m. 41m.
February	11.3°C	5.5°C	37.0%	5 days (62.4 mm.)	12.5°C	10 a.m. 41m.
March	14.9°C	7.4°C	30.9%	3 days (39.7 mm.)	12.9°C	11h. 57m.
April	19.2°C	10.1°C	22.5%	3 days (30.0 mm.)	15.1°C	13h. 17m.
May	23.8°C	13.7°C	17.7%	4 days (39.7 mm.)	19.4°C	14h. 25m.
June	28.7°C	17.6°C	12.7%	2 days (25.3 mm.)	23.6°C	15h. 0m.
July	31.9°C	20.1°C	9.4%	1 day (15.7 mm.)	26.0°C	14h. 43m.
August	32.0°C	20.6°C	8.0%	1 day (17.6 mm.)	26.9°C	13h. 44m.
September	27.4°C	17.3°C	13.4%	3 days (47.5 mm.)	25.0°C	12h. 27m.
October	20.9°C	13.2°C	19.9%	2 days (29.4 mm.)	21.4°C	11h. 7m.
November	15.4°C	9.6°C	28.1%	4 days (60.4 mm.)	18.0°C	9 a.m. 58m.
December	10.2°C	4.8°C	23.9%	3 days (33.9 mm.)	15.2°C	9 a.m. 21m.

* This table shows average weather data collected over more than three years

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Holidays in Paralia Katerinis

Rested in June 2014 in Greece at the resort of Paralia Katerinis. This resort consists of two small villages, smoothly flowing one into the other. So, I rested in the center of Paralia. The resort is not bad, but there are a lot of Russians resting there. You walk down the street and Russian is heard everywhere, from passing vacationers to sellers in stores. It is not difficult to explain this - Paralia is considered one of the fur coat centers. Along the street there are a huge number of fur shops. There are even fewer souvenir shops than fur coat shops. Therefore, our tourists combine business with pleasure: to relax at the sea and buy a fur coat inexpensively.

About a beach holiday. The beach in Paralia is long, sandy, but not wide. The entry into the sea is smooth, which is good for families with children. The sea is clean. By the way, Paralia Katerinis is a resort on mainland Greece, on its northern side and the Aegean sea here!

I can't say enough about the tours. Since I prefer an educational holiday rather than lying on the beach, this resort is just a godsend for me! All major attractions in Greece are within easy reach. Here is Mount Olympus, and the Holy Meteors and Thessaloniki are nearby. Optionally, you can go to Athens on a tour. There are many tour agencies in Paralia Katerinis, the prices for excursions are reasonable. Tours with Russian-speaking guides are specially organized for Russian tourists.

Hotels are mostly small, city-type, most often 3 *. So for unpretentious tourists, this resort can be safely advised!

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The cost of holidays in Paralia Katerinis. July 2019.

tour cost

We decided to plan a trip to Greece on our own. On the airbnb website, they found an apartment for 520 euros for four for two weeks in the town of Artemis. The flight from Vilnius to Athens amounted to 420 euros together with luggage, again for four people. Another 35 euros pulled the transfer from Athens to Artemis and back (agreed with the owner). Visas were not required, as multi-Schengen was opened.

Excursions were also planned independently. We went to Athens to see the city and the Acropolis. The road by public transport took an hour and a half and cost about 5 euros round trip per person. Entrance ticket to the Acropolis - 20 euros. Near our town there was a historical museum of Vravrona, the entrance to which costs 6 euros. Twenty minutes walk to the museum.

Food and products

The cost of a huge family pizza in a cafe is 18 euros. A plate of kebab with french fries - 7 euros. Souvlaki - 1.5 - 2 euros. Beer - 2.5 - 3.5 euros per glass, a cup of espresso in a cafe on the beach - 2 euros. In the store for 1.2 euros you can buy 6 bottles of drinking water, beer costs 1 - 1.50 euros, a kilogram of dorado fish - 7.50 euros, chicken - 3 euros. Peaches, nectarines, plums at the time of our stay cost 1.50 euros.

Souvenirs and other goods

From souvenirs we brought magnets (1 euro), olive oil (5 euros for 0.7 l), as well as local ouzo vodka - 8 euros for 0.7 l.

Total money spent on vacation

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Holiday experience in September

The end of August and the beginning of September in northern Greece is the velvet season. The air temperature is 26-28°C during the day and slightly lower in the morning and evening. The heat of the day is softened by a light breeze from the sea. The water temperature in the Aegean Sea at this time is 25-26°C. Amenities are added by relatively empty beaches and surprisingly clear and clean water in the sea.

Vacation with children

At this resort, the sea is one of the cleanest in the world and relatively shallow, but it seems to me that it’s better to come to Paralia Katerinis with children in the summer. In autumn, you can visit the water park with your child, 8 km from Thessaloniki.

Youth rest

Paralia Katerinis has everything you need for a youth holiday. Inexpensive, mostly three-star hotels, clubs with discos, cafes and restaurants with affordable prices, a lot of excursions and, most importantly, the sea with clean sand. For active youth recreation there is surfing, scuba diving, water rides, paragliding, sports grounds are arranged on the shore where you can play volleyball. And this is not the whole list of entertainment for young people who choose this resort for their vacation.

Family holiday

For couples, Paralia Katerinis is a great place to relax. We stayed here with my husband. In addition to a beach holiday, we traveled a lot in Greece. We traveled independently and booked excursions. Both have their pros and cons. When traveling independently, we enjoyed each other's company, but saw little, but on excursions the opposite is true.

Recreation for the elderly

This resort is loved by pensioners from Europe, in particular from Germany, Romania and other countries. Here they find excellent Greek cuisine from fresh seafood, gentle sea, many shops, as well as excursions on buses and boats around Greece.

Where is the best place to stay?

Stayed at the Philippos Hotel. The owner of the hotel Vasilius is very hospitable. The hotel is clean and comfortable. The room had air conditioning, refrigerator, TV and of course a shower. There was a table on the balcony where you could sit over a bottle of wine and watch what was happening on the street. In short, if goodwill and hospitality are important to you, you are here.

It's worth going to Meteora. Unforgettable experience! Book a sailing trip to Skiathas. Island with golden sand. In addition to swimming on the island, you will be offered an interesting boat program for the duration of the voyage. Sirtaki performed by the captain and the team you will not forget! Another trip to Athens. And much, much more, if you have the time and energy.

The beaches are very clean. For using a sun lounger, you usually need to order something in a cafe. We took a glass of juice. In September, life at the resort calms down. The service is also already tired after the summer. Which is what we liked.

What to buy? Excellent and not expensive fur coat. There are many shops in Paralia Katerinis where you can buy this product. Local cognac and wine. We brought home Greek olive oil and spices. They also sell fragrant herbal teas. You can buy a handmade icon.

Where can you eat?

We chose the restaurant "George's". It is more isolated and therefore less visited. But everyone chooses to their taste and there is plenty to choose from.

About the quality of food and service

For dinner, you can choose one restaurant, or you can visit different ones. As you like. The Greeks are very hospitable people and the slightest kind gesture on your part will be answered tenfold. Very often, the restaurant owner treats his visitors with a free glass of wine or a dish that you have not yet ordered. This is so cute! Seafood dishes are served in restaurants, and they are caught right there in the sea the night before, and vegetables. it's very tasty.

How much does it cost to eat? About food prices.

A hearty lunch or dinner will cost from 6 to 10 dollars for one person. In addition to cafes and restaurants, you can have a bite to eat on the go. For example, eat gyros. It will cost 1.5-2 dollars.

Pros of staying in Paralia Katerinis

Advantages: a transparent sea of ​​unusual azure color, clean sand, delicious food, cozy hotels, a variety of excursions, mountains where the Olympic gods live and much more that will beckon you here every year.

Should you stay in Paralia Katerinis?

Definitely worth a trip here. Maybe it will be more expensive than holidays in the resorts of Montenegro or Bulgaria, but Greece is a country where once you arrive, you will want to return again and again.

A few tens of kilometers from Thessaloniki, on the coast of the Aegean Sea, is the picturesque town of Katerini, named after St. Catherine. It was with the construction of the temple in her honor in the 17th century that the history of the city began. And six kilometers from it is perhaps the most popular and democratic Greek resort of Paralia Katerinis, in translation - “Katerini Beaches”.

This rather young resort has already become a favorite vacation spot for tourists from different countries, different ages and different income levels, here everyone will find exactly what he wants. Paralia Katerini justifies even the wildest expectations and is in no way inferior to other resorts in Greece - except perhaps in price.

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How to get there

From Athens and Thessaloniki, several trains depart daily to Paralia Katerinis, and more recently, these cities have also been connected by a high-speed highway.

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The beaches of Paralia Katerinis

The waters of the Aegean Sea in the area of ​​Paralia Katerinis were marked with a special blue flag by UNESCO as one of the cleanest in the world, and the wide coastline of Thermaikos Gulf is generously covered with golden scattering of the finest sand. A beach holiday in this resort will not leave anyone indifferent, and in addition to swimming, you can also engage in various water sports, scuba dive to see all the richness of the underwater world, get a dose of adrenaline and positive emotions in the water park, or just bask under the gentle Greek sun.

Maps of Paralia Katerinis

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Shopping and souvenirs

Holidays in Paralia Katerinis can be different - rich and active, or calm and measured, but in any case, it will leave only pleasant memories. And to make these memories more tangible, you should buy traditional Greek souvenirs: first of all, handicrafts - ceramics, jewelry, as well as sea sponges, cognac, grape and anise vodka, cheese and, of course, olives, olive oil and natural local cosmetics based on it. And most importantly, don't forget your coat.

Paralia Katerinis Hotels

Considering Paralia Katerinis as a high-class resort is not worth it - all the hotels here are urban with a small number of rooms, only one or two of them have a pool. Most of the hotels are category B ("three stars"), with meals based on breakfast.

Entertainment and attractions of Paralia Katerinis

The natural wealth of this region deserves special attention, because it is not for nothing that it is called Pieria, which means “fertile” in translation. There are a lot of protected areas where unique species of animals and birds live, and the coastal waters of the Aegean Sea are incredibly rich in fish - to such an extent that these places are popularly called the "fish city".

Mount Olympus

Those who associate rest, first of all, with new impressions and informative excursions, Paralia Katerinis can also pleasantly surprise, because here is the legendary Olympus, covered with hundreds of myths. The slopes and foot of the mountain are distinguished by picturesque landscapes, and the top is very often hidden by clouds. You can climb it by numerous winding paths, admiring the majestic landscapes, inhaling the intoxicating mountain air and the aromas of laurel groves.

Resort surroundings

And at the very foot of Mount Olympus are the ruins of the ancient sanctuary city - Dion, which was perhaps the most important spiritual center of the ancient Greeks. Ancient sculptural fragments, and even ancient Greek mosaics, have been preserved here. Most of the valuable exhibits are in the nearby archaeological museum. The picturesque village of Litochoro is located very close by, where the unique atmosphere of the Greek province reigns. Also near Dion, in the small settlement of Vergina, there is the grave of the father of Alexander the Great - King Philip.

In addition, not far from Katerini there are the ruins of a later, but also beautiful Platamon castle, built by the Venetian knights. But one of the most unusual and majestic places in Greece is Meteora (“Soaring in the air”). This is a whole complex of monasteries, which is located on high cliffs. The first monastery was erected here in the 10th century, after another six centuries there were already twenty-four of them, but only six have survived to this day. This is a unique place, which has no analogues in the world.

In addition, excursions to Thessaloniki (70 km) and Athens (435 km) are organized. Fans of water activities can go to the water park, open 8 km from Thessaloniki. At the service of outdoor enthusiasts - basketball courts, tennis courts, mini-golf grounds, volleyball and mini-football competitions on the sand.

This resort is probably the oldest in the Pieria region and the first to be mastered by Russian tourists more than twenty years ago. Paralia Katerinis, Greece, at one time became popular due to its chic beaches, and then because of the fur shops that grew up on every corner.

Its name can be translated as "Coast of Katerini", but the city of Katerini itself is 6 km away from the resort area. Paralia Katerinis is a great option for those who want to buy a fur coat, relax by the sea and diversify their holidays with excursions. And it’s also good to save money, because the resort is considered one of the most budgetary in Greece.

Paralia Katerinis - a great choice of holidays in Greece

The settlement in this place was founded in 1922 by Greek settlers from Kio in Asia Minor, in the area of ​​the Gulf of Propontis. At first they settled in Thessaloniki, but then they chose this coast, as it reminded them of their homeland. The town received its final name "Paralia Katerinis" only in 1950, before that the name was different.

The convenient location and beautiful beaches eventually contributed to the rapid development of tourism in the area. Until the early 90s, Germans and Western Europeans in general loved to relax here. Subsequently, they were driven out by tourists from the former USSR and Eastern Europe. In the 90s, charter flights flew here in summer and winter, in winter they came for 3-4 days for fur coats. I just spent one Christmas in Paralia, then the whole group left for Kastoria, and we stayed with one more tourist - we had enough shops here. On that day, the weather deteriorated sharply and snow fell, and then the road to Kastoria went through mountain passes - there were no tunnels. We lost them - the bus went down from the mountains for 12 hours! Thank God they returned safely. By the way, the Greeks still do not know how to drive on snow. 🙂

Holidays in Paralia Katerinis

Paralia is a relatively young resort, but it has long been loved by tourists with any income level. And largely thanks to the clean beaches. The coast of Pieria in the area of ​​Paralia Katerinis is known for its length. It stretches for several kilometers, and the coastline is considered one of the cleanest on the mainland. The beaches of Paralia are shallow and safe, and there are restaurants and bars nearby.

Part of the Olympic Riviera are the beaches of Olympiaki Akti. This wide coastline with fine sand has been awarded the Blue Flag. Olympiaki Akti is often chosen by families with children. But young people do not bypass the beach either - parties, entertainment and competitions are regularly held here. The small resort of Korinos is located on the Olympic Riviera. Its beaches are in no way inferior to the neighboring ones: the infrastructure is excellently developed, and the wide sandy coast is among the best in Greece.

However, people come here not only for a beach holiday. There are about a hundred fur coat shops in the resort area. The assortment may be smaller than in Kastoria, but the prices are much lower, and you can walk around all the shops. Outside of the beaches, you can spend time in colorful taverns, where only fresh seafood is always served, in noisy bars or fashionable restaurants - Paralia can be different for everyone.

Paralia Katerinis on the map

Active tourists can pay attention to the "range" of water activities. Surfing, snorkeling, fishing are available here, there are also attractions. If you wish, you can buy an excursion to one of the most picturesque islands of the Northern Sporades - Skiathos. Usually tourists are picked up from Paralia and taken to Volos, from where the cruise to the emerald bays of the island begins.

In addition, Elatochori ski resort is located 36 km from Katerini at an altitude of 1400 meters. A little lower is the village of Elatochori, and nearby is the spring of Agioneri mineral water, which is considered miraculous.

When going on vacation to Paralia, it is worth remembering: there is no abundance of luxury hotel complexes, and the All Inclusive system is not practiced at all. Typically, resort hotels include only breakfast in the price. Almost all hotels are of urban type. However, this does not prevent them from showing hospitality and remaining comfortable for living.

When I first vacationed in Paralia many years ago, we lived in a small cozy first-line hotel, from its restaurant you could immediately go to the beach. Now no one will allow building so close to the beach, but these old hotels and taverns right by the sea continue to work and are really the best option, especially if you are lucky with a sea view. 🙂

Paralia Katerinis Hotels

What to see in Paralia Katerinis

Directly in the city of Katerini, located 6 km from the coast, there are not many attractions. Worthy of attention folklore museum founded by the Pontic Greeks. It has hundreds of items, including books, embroidery, clothes, furniture, dishes, musical instruments. Part of the museum is a reconstruction of a typical Pontic house.

Katerini City Park. Photo www.taxidologio.gr/

Photo www.taxidologio.gr/

Nearby is a city park with well-groomed alleys. And it was created not just for walking - concerts and festivals are regularly held in the park. The decoration of Katerini is the Cathedral of St. Catherine, which is always full of parishioners. All Orthodox holidays are widely celebrated by local residents on the square in front of the cathedral.

All the most interesting sights to see are outside of Paralia - the resort is literally surrounded by them. Since the city is located near Mount Olympus, tourists do not miss the opportunity to get closer to the legend. In many ways, in order to understand: Olympus is not a mythical mountain, but one of the most valuable natural attractions in Greece.

Journey to Olympus

In the National Park, you can climb from the starting point - the village Litochoro. There is an information center here. Already from Litochoro, you can take a taxi to Prionia, from which hiking trails start. Olympus has equipped trails, guest houses and cafes.

Another significant attraction of the Pieria nome is Dion, the religious and cultural center of Ancient Macedonia. It attracts with well-preserved monuments. Sanctuaries, columns, baths, mosaics, ruins of the theater survived.

Ancient Dion. Photo www.taxidologio.gr/

And nearby is the Archaeological Museum with a large number of discovered statues of Dion, mosaics and architectural elements. It is also worth a trip from Paralia to Meteora and Platamon Castle, which spectacularly rises on a rock near the village of Neos Panteleimonas. By the way, you can also visit Old Panteleimonas:

Finally, Vergina- another treasure near Paralia Katerinis. This city gained world fame after the discovery of the tomb of King Philip II. During the excavations, many valuable items were found here: from jewelry to gold items, armor and a golden casket, presumably with the remains of the legendary king.

Those who are interested in Christian shrines will also find something to see. On Mount Olympus itself, you should definitely visit:

Not far from Katerini in the village of Kondariotissa, it is worth visiting the oldest surviving Byzantine temple in the Pieria region. Panagia Kondariotissa. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the 11th century, and unique medieval frescoes have been preserved inside. The service in the temple takes place once a year - on August 15, on the day of the Assumption of the Virgin.

Temple of Panagia Kontariotissa, Pieria. Photo www.wondergreece.gr/

Salt Mines of Pieria

Alykes Kitrus salt mines are located 20 km from Katerini. The owners of the enterprise allocated two salt lakes for therapeutic baths and mud. Many people come here to improve their health for free:

How to get to Paralia

Paralia Katerinis is good because, with relatively low prices for holidays and the presence of excellent beaches, it will also become a good starting point for exploring the riches of mainland Greece. The location of the resort is also important. It can be easily reached in 50 minutes from Thessaloniki by bus, car or train.

Intercity buses and trains come to the stations in the city of Katerini itself, from there you can already take a taxi to Paralia or, having reached the city center, which is not far away, take a regular bus. From Thessaloniki buses to Katerinis leave from KTEL Macedonia You can check the schedule on the official website: http://ktelmacedonia.gr/gr/routes/tid=30.

The city is located Katerini, known for its vibrant nightlife and great recreation. Here you will have a great opportunity to combine a beach resort with mountain tourism, because on the one hand, Katerini is the shores of the bay Thermaikos, and on the other hand, Olympus mountain range!

The most popular local resort - Paralia Katerinis, whose beaches are not inferior to other Greek resorts either in quality or in service. In addition, Katerini Beach has been awarded a blue flag. UNESCO as one of the cleanest in the world! In addition to the golden sand and clear sea, Paralia is equipped with a water sports center, a water park, and many coastal bars and cafes have been built.

Katerini is a city with a vibrant nightlife. Every evening, hundreds of tourists and locals fill the traditional colorful taverns with live music, where you can taste Greek cuisine and fresh seafood. The city is also home to many high-end restaurants, noisy nightclubs and shopping and entertainment centers.

As for housing, although there are many hotels here, only a few of them can boast of having their own pool or huge terraces. Most local hotels are three-star, providing visitors with buffet breakfast only. However, don't worry - the friendly staff will do their best to make your stay comfortable.

While relaxing in Katerini, do not forget to buy memorable souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones - handmade ceramics and jewelry, grape and anise vodka, cheese and, of course, olives, olive oil and natural local olive-based cosmetics. And, most importantly, do not forget about a fur coat - the choice here may not be as large as in Castoria, but the prices are more acceptable and democratic.

In general, Katerini is located in an area rich in archaeological finds and monuments. Excursions to Mount Olympus are regularly organized from the city, where, by the way, you can climb on special tourist routes or on a lift. At the foot of Mount Olympus you can visit the ruins of the ancient Sanctuary cities of Dion, the spiritual center of the ancient Greeks. Here you will see ancient sculptures, ancient mosaics, or you can visit Archaeological Museum. Another place of pilgrimage for hundreds of tourists is the town Vergina, where is burial mound of King Philip II- the father of Alexander the Great, according to numerous tourists - the most beautiful, unusual and interesting museum in the area.

Also, next to Katerini are located ruins of Platamon castle erected by the Venetian knights. Well, if you are tired of the bustle of the city and want to "collect your thoughts" in peace and quiet, be sure to visit Holy Meteora- a complex of monasteries, located on high cliffs. A place that has no analogues anywhere else in the world.

Well, since from Katerini to Thessaloniki no more than 70 km, you can always visit this city, famous for its Byzantine churches and rightly considered the northern capital of Greece.

Paralia Katerinis is located in the northern part of mainland Greece and is part of the prefecture of Pieria. Despite its youth, the resort has gained popularity with its convenient location (the journey from Thessaloniki airport will take about an hour), affordable prices, clean beaches, proximity to Mount Olympus, and, of course, shubbing.

Paralia Katerinis is a remote maritime suburb of the capital of Pieria Katerinis. This fact is reflected in the name of the place, where the word "Paralia" means nothing more than "beach".

Holidays in Paralia Katerinis are very popular among "our" tourists. And it's not just the beautiful beaches of Pieria and the proximity of one of the main attractions of this part of Greece - Mount Olympus.

The famous Mount Olympus is only 20 km from Paralia Katerinis

Paralia Katerinis is primarily known as one of the main centers of trade. Tourists come here for new fur clothes, who are too lazy to move far from the coast for the sake of traveling to the capital of the fur trade - Kastoria. Actually, there is no great need for this: the assortment in Paralia Katerinis is considered to be very diverse.

How to get to Paralia Katerinis

Finally, the third way is to rent a car. In the terminal of Thessaloniki Airport, there are several international car rentals at once, which you can contact and get to Paralia Katerinis with a breeze.

As with taxis, booking locally is not always the best deal, as many car rental companies provide separate discounts for online bookings. In this simple way, they try to avoid subsequent competition in the struggle for the client directly in the terminal. In addition, the conditions even in neighboring car rentals can differ significantly, and often these differences are not evident during the initial acquaintance.

Famous fur coats can be purchased in small manufactories at fairly reasonable prices.

You can avoid cheating by using the European car rental price comparison service Rentalcars. The database of the service contains an up-to-date and regularly updated database of car rental offices, the cost of renting them and other conditions that affect the choice of an operator. It takes several minutes to find the best offer without the need for a long self-comparison. All conditions and prices are brought "to a common denominator", which greatly facilitates the choice. Ordering a car you like is also a matter of a few minutes.

Climate and weather in Paralia Katerinis

The climate in Paralia Katerinis is Mediterranean, characterized by warm and rainy winters followed by sunny and dry summer months. December and January are considered the coldest time, when the temperature on the coast can drop to +5 C.

The beach season opens in Paralia Katerinis, as a rule, in the third decade of May and ends in September. At this time, the weather indulges vacationers with an almost complete absence of precipitation, a warm sea, and on the hottest days of the peak of the season and a fresh breeze that softens the heat.

The most suitable months for families with children are June and September. During this period, the average air temperature is in the most comfortable zone - + 25 + 28C, and the sea warms up to + 24C.

The white-walled church of St. Paraskeva is the main attraction of the resort

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Excursions and fur coats

The only noteworthy attraction of Paralia Katerinis is the white-walled church of St. Paraskeva with a small chapel and wonderful stained-glass windows, located in the very center of the resort. But on the other hand, very close to the resort - only 20 km away - is the famous Mount Olympus, on which, according to myths, the gods of the ancient Greek Pantheon lived.

Excursions to Olympus usually depart from the village of Litochoro. Several tourist routes originate from here, allowing you to fully experience the mysterious atmosphere of the Abode of the Gods. Descending from Mount Olympus, visit ancient Dion, an ancient Macedonian city built in honor of Zeus. This is one of the most important archaeological parks in Northern Greece, from where Alexander the Great set out on his Asian campaign. Grekoblog wrote more about Olympus itself, related myths and excursions.

Ancient Dion is one of the most important archaeological parks in Northern Greece.

Another notable place in the vicinity of Paralia Katerinis is the village of Paleo Panteleimonas, considered one of the most beautiful in Greece. The village is located at an altitude of 700 m above sea level and offers magnificent views of the Aegean coast. The architecture of the village has remained faithful to ancient traditions and surprises with harmony with the surrounding landscapes.

If the sights in the vicinity of Paralia Katerini are not enough for you, then you can get ideas for diversifying your leisure time from our article.

Acquaintance with the archaeological and historical sites of the surroundings "our" tourists most often supplement with shopping, in which the central place is given to fur coats. High-quality fur coats in Paralia Katerinis can be purchased in small manufactories at fairly reasonable prices. There are about fifty such stores in the resort village, and in almost every one there is a seller who knows Russian. The range of offered fur products is extremely wide, so when choosing a fur coat, the help of a knowledgeable person will be very helpful.

The beaches of the resort are annually marked with the Blue Flag.

Resort beaches

Fans of sea holidays consider the magnificent coast of Thermaikos Gulf to be the main attraction of the resort. A wide strip of fine golden sand, gently sloping into turquoise water, is especially popular with families with small children. The beaches of Paralia Katerinis are annually marked with the Blue Flag, an award confirming the environmental friendliness and well-groomed coast.

For those who prefer active holidays, the beaches of Paralia Katerinis have a lot of entertainment. These are water attractions, however, for the most part they are aimed at children, and paragliding. Diving enthusiasts can turn to diving centers to scuba dive in the warm waters of the Aegean Sea or even go spearfishing.