natural wonder
Mount Olympus
Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Kateríni
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Kateríni
Kateríni is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Svorónos, 24km from Mount Olympus.
Kateríni is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 53,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Svorónos, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kateríni?
Within an hour or so of Kateríni: Mount Olympus (24 km), Royal Tombs of Vergina (29 km), Palaios Panteleimonas (31 km), Rotunda of Galerius (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Kateríni?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop and Katara Pass.
Where is Kateríni?
Kateríni is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 4 km from Svorónos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 53,293
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.2696, 22.5061
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Kateríni
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Royal Tombs of Vergina
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Palaios Panteleimonas
A restored 14th-century stone village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, its plane-shaded square looking straight down onto Platamon Castle and the Aegean. Cobbled lanes, guesthouses and tavernas: cars stop at the village edge.
31 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
Rotunda of Galerius
A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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