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| Katerini | ||
| region | Central Macedonia | |
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| Residents | 55.997 (2011) | |
| height | 14 m | |
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Katerini is a city in the prefecture Pieria in the southwest of the Greek province Macedonia.
background
Katerini is the capital of the prefecture Pieriathat are in the region Macedonia lies.
The city was probably not founded until the time of the Ottoman rule; After the first Balkan War, Katerini was added to Greece in 1912 and is now a typical small Greek town.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is that Thessaloniki Airport
(IATA: SKG) . From here it takes about an hour to drive to Katerini.
With the train
Katerini is on the railway line between Athens and Thessaloniki, the 1 railway station is peripheral in the east of the city. The drive to Thessaloniki takes about 45 minutes, according to Athens approx. 5 hours depending on the train.
By bus
There is one in Katerini 2 Bus station, from which all localities in the Pieria are attainable. You can also go by bus Thessaloniki drive, which takes longer but is cheaper.
By car
Katerini is on the highway 
that between Athens and Thessaloniki is fully expanded to four lanes. All localities are in the Katerini Pieria quite easily accessible.
mobility
Katerini is a big city. If you drive to Katerini, it is not easy to get a parking lot near the center. The traffic in Katerini seems quite hectic; Motorcycles and scooters jostle everywhere.
Tourist Attractions
Since Katerini is a modern city with little history, there isn't much to see other than the city center. There are no real sights. But if you want to go shopping, then you've come to the right place.
activities
In the area there are many km of wonderful beaches on the so-called Olympic Riviera. The area around the is ideal for hiking Olympus ideal.
shop
Like many Greek cities, Katerini has a pedestrian zone with many shops, taverns, cafes and restaurants. Here you can find almost everything you need for daily life. The range of shops in Katerini is tailored to the Greek customer, not the tourist. There are also Aldi and Lidl here (as an example).
Tourists are on the big market Find something on the weekend, where you can get pretty much everything your heart desires. The market is very large and is divided into two areas: One with groceries, in which, in addition to fish, vegetables and fruit, legumes, nuts, sweets and baked goods are also offered. The stands with olives are interesting, here you can try and choose the most delicious ones. There are also stands with household goods and stands with the usual plagiarism of branded clothes.
kitchen
You can eat nice in Katerini. The offer in the city is tailored more to the needs of the locals than to tourists. You get wonderful Greek cuisine, but often everything goes quickly ... In the mountain villages around Katerini you can certainly eat better and, above all, more traditionally.
nightlife
accommodation
You can quickly find a place to stay in Katerini. Many hikers who tours in Olympus massif plan to find a hostel here, even if the actual starting point for Olympic tours is often Litochoro is.
Learn
The archaeological site of Dion (excavation).
Work
There is considerable unemployment in this northern Greece. It is therefore difficult to get to work, and knowledge of foreign languages is a good advantage.
security
Crime, especially violent crime, hardly plays a role in Greece. If something has happened, dealing with the Greek police is not easy due to language problems and differences in mentality.
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
- Free travel guide about the Olymp region. Twenty-three landmarks are featured, including the Archaeological Park and Archaeological Museum of Dion. Title: Olympus - ancient sites, museums, monasteries and churches.
Web links
http://www.katerini.gr/ - Official website of Katerini
