Stavros Refuge: Coffee with a View of the Aegean
At 950 metres on the road to Prionia, the Stavros refuge offers one of the best panoramic terraces in northern Greece.
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Travel stories, guides and tips for Mount Olympus, Meteora and Pieria.Ταξιδιωτικά άρθρα, οδηγοί και συμβουλές για Όλυμπο, Μετέωρα και Πιερία.
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The Sanctuary of Isis: Egypt at the Foot of Olympus
A water-blessed sanctuary where the Egyptian goddess was worshipped beside Greek gods — one of the most atmospheric corners of Dion.
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Mount Olympus for Non-Hikers: Yes, It Is Possible
Monasteries, gorges, refuges and villages — how to experience the mountain of the gods by car, with short optional walks.
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Saint Nicholas Anapausas: Frescoes by Theophanes the Cretan
The first monastery on the road from Kastraki hides some of the most important post-Byzantine frescoes in Greece.
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Dion Archaeological Park: The Sacred City of Zeus
At the foot of Olympus, ancient Dion was the sacred city of the Macedonians — where Alexander the Great sacrificed to Zeus before conquering the world.
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The Villa of Dionysus and Its Famous Mosaic
A luxurious Roman mansion whose banquet hall floor carries one of the great mosaics of the ancient world.
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Visiting the Meteora Monasteries: A Practical Guide
Opening hours, dress code and the best route to see Saint Stephen and Varlaam monasteries in one unforgettable day trip.
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The Sanctuaries of Zeus at Dion
Zeus Olympios and Zeus Hypsistos — the twin sanctuaries that made Dion the spiritual capital of the Macedonians.
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Saint Stephen Monastery: Meteora Without the Stairs
Connected to the rock by a small bridge, Saint Stephen is the most accessible Meteora monastery — and home to a thriving community of nuns.
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