Litochoro, Greece & Mount Olympus - September 2025
- chrissihuf
- Nov 8, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 15, 2025
Litochoro, Greece
Brief History/Information
Litochoro (pronounced Lito-horo) is a beautiful and picturesque town, with about 7,000 residents. It sits at the foot of Mount Olympus, and a few miles inland from the Aegean Sea. It’s the perfect combination of mountains and sea views; it’s popular with hikers, nature lovers, and tourists.
What we did
We ended our Pella/Dion roadtrip in Litochoro. We stayed at Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa. We chose to stay here for a few reasons… the ratings were good, the price was incredible, it was on the water, it was close to Mount Olympus, and the rooms had views of Mount Olympus. We figured after a few days of hiking Mount Olympus, we would want a total relaxation package… and this resort was exactly what we needed. From our hotel, we drove to the town and then walked around and found great places to eat and drink. At this time, we were ready to do a load of laundry, but we couldn’t find laundry facilities anywhere!
Places of Interest
Old Town: Traditional Macedonian-style houses, cobblestone alleys, and small squares.
Litochoro Maritime Museum: Reflects the town’s historic connection to seafaring and trade. We did not go here.
Mount Olympus
Brief History/Information
Mount Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, rising to 9,570 feet at its peak; with Mytikas being the throne of Zeus. It was declared Greece’s first National Park in 1938 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Biosphere Reserve in 1981 due to its exceptional biodiversity. The mountain offers multiple trails, with Litochoro as the most common starting point. Mount Olympus also contains an endemic species like Jankaea heldreichii, a plant found nowhere else in the world (we did not see it).
What we did
This is a hikers dream come true! So many trails; so many routes, and the history and mythology!
*Here’s a special Sunday note of interest: We thought we were so smart for our Sunday hike! We figured we could sleep in since everyone would be at church…WRONG! We got to Mt. Olympus a little later and we were very mistaken. They actually BUS people in the monastery for church on Sunday- we’re not sure if this happens every Sunday or just for special occasions… but boy was it crowded! Driving on that mountain road with busses was a scary nightmare! So, take it from us, get there early and don’t let Sunday fool you!
Places of Interest
Monastery of St. Dionysios: Founded in the 16th century, located in the Enipeas Gorge; partially destroyed during WWII but later rebuilt.
Enipeas Gorge: A scenic gorge that begins near Litochoro and follows the Enipeas River up Mount Olympus.
Popular hiking routes:
Prionia Trail: The most used starting point for ascending Olympus.
Refuge A (Spilios Agapitos): The main mountain refuge for climbers.
Mytikas Summit: A challenging but rewarding climb to the peak, offering panoramic views of the Aegean and northern Greece.
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