Mount Olympos is the highest mountain in Greece, known world-wide mostly because, according to mythology and ancient Greeks, it is the residing place of 12 Olympian Goods. Every year thousands of the nature-lovers visit Olympos , so they can admire the charm of its surroundings, enjoy tours on the hillsides and in conquest of its peaks.Organized mountain shelters with various hiking and climbing routes are on disposal , to all the visitors who wish to explore Mount Olympos hidden treasures and beauties.Small village of Litohoro (100km from Thessaloniki) is a usual starting point, where (in the beggining of every summer) the Hiking Marathon of Olympos ends.
