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	Litochoro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Litochoro is located 22 km S of Katerini, 90 km SSW of Thessaloniki, 58 km N of Larissa and 420 km WNW of Athens, on the; eastern slopes of Mount Olympus, of mythological fame as the home of the twelve gods of Olympus.
		Litochoro has schools, banks, a post office, a harbour, a sports centre, a town hall, a hospital, a museum, a concert hall, shopping facilities and squares (plateies).
		Litochoro acquired some fame during the 1999 NATO war in Yugoslavia when allied naval forces arrived on the beach of Gritsa; an action which provoked a reaction by the town's Communists.
	litochoro.zdnet.co.za /zdnet/Litochoro (912 words)

	Litochoro - Phantis
		Litochoro is situated at the eastern foot of Mount Olympus and west of the Thermian gulf.
		Litochoro is located S of Katerini, SSW of Thessaloniki, N of Larissa, WNW of Athens and E of Tyrnavos and the world-famous Mount Olympus.
		Litochoro is one of the few municipalities that have the majority of the population living in one town.
	wiki.phantis.com /index.php/Litochoro (380 words)

	Litochoro
		Litochoro is located 22 km S of Katerini, 90 km SSW of Thessaloniki, 58 km N of Larissa and 420 km WNW of Athens, on the eastern slopes of Mount Olympus, of mythological fame as the home of the twelve gods of Olympus.
		East of the town of Litochoro there is a coastal area spreading northwards and southwards from the foot of Olympus and extending from Platamona in the South to Nea Agathoupoli in the North, a distance of some 70 kms.
		Litochoro is on the Northern stretch of this 6 lane dual carriageway, 90 km from Thessaloniki.
	www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Cities/Litochoro.html (552 words)

	Bauregion
		Here near the coast Pierias Litochoro, the gate to the divine residents, is in a landscape due to the southern edge Makedoniens where uniquely combine mountain and sea where fresh mountain air mixes with a balmy sea breeze.
		The picturesque and hospitable city of Litochoro is whether permanently in spring, summer, autumn or winter, ready in every season to offer the visitor all his services.
		Litochoro is a tourist holiday resort with an easy journey as well as by train and with the car, only 5 km from the motorway Athens, Thessaloniki remote and 45 minutes by car of Thessaloniki airport.
	www.greecehouse.eu /html/bauregion.html (384 words)

	Litochoro at AllExperts
		Litochoro (Greek, Modern: ÎÎ¹ÏÏÏÏÏÎ¿, Ancient/Katharevousa ÎÎ¹ÏÏÏÏÏÎ¿Î½, older form: Litochoron) is a town and municipality located in the southern part of the prefecture of Pieria and the second largest community in Pieria.
		Litochoro has schools, banks, a post office, a harbour, a sports centre, a town hall, a hospital, a museum, a concert hall, shopping facilities and squares (plateies).
		Litochoro is one of the few municipalities that has the majority of its population living within the town's boundaries.
	en.allexperts.com /e/l/li/litochoro.htm (509 words)

	LITOCHORO Articles Litochoro (Greek, Modern ??t?????,
		Litochoro (Greek, Modern ??t?????, Ancient/Katharevousa ??t??????, older form Litochoron) is a town and municipality located in the southern part of the prefecture of Pieria, famous for being on the roots of Mount Olympus.
		East of the town of Litochoro there is an extended coastal area, known with the name Pláka or Pláka Litochorou(????a ??t??????), spreading from the foot of Olympus until the Thermaic Gulf and extending from Leptokarya in the south to Gritsa in the north.
		North-east of Litochoro (North from Pláka) the costal area continues, known with the name Gritsa or Gritsa Litochorou (G??tsa ??t??????) extending from Pláka in the south to Variko in the north.
	www.amazines.com /Litochoro_related.html (586 words)

	SMH - Travel
		Summers on the mountain are mostly hot and winters have it caked in snow but at any moment it can change from one to the next.
		Next morning, we hitched a ride back to Litochoro with a German couple who had pitched their tent next to ours.
		Buses from Litochoro railway station to the village five kilometres inland cost $1.85.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/02/14/1044927797729.html (1551 words)

	nelinka Greece Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
		Litochoro is situated cca 85 km to the south from the second largest city of Greece - Thessaloniki.
		From Litochoro you can take a walk to Enipeas canyon and admire this beautiful and mythical place, its waterfalls, flowers and myths.
		If waterfalls are one ofe your passions, don't miss a walk through Enipeas, or before entering Litochoro village turn left, enter the National Park and continue up to the point Prionia, where you can leave your car, and go for a picnic to some of the near waterfalls as Greeks do.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/77444/1cd (344 words)

	Prefecture of Pieria Restaurants - Reviews, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
		En Olympo is a restaurant on the Litochoro central square, it seems to be the only reasonable choice in the town, or at least in the center of the town.
		You don't have to try the local Litochoro pita (pie), I could not see what the difference was from other pitas and it was not very good either (too much filo pastry).
		Litochoro is the main town in the Mt Olympus area, and the base for trekking.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Greece/Prefecture_of_Pieria/Restaurants-Prefecture_of_Pieria-BR-1.html (529 words)

	The Sacred Summits (8 days) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		After breakfast, departure for the drive to Litochoro, with lunch in a taverna on the way.
		Early in the afternoon transfer to Litochoro and from there to Prionia from where the walk begins at an altitude of 1,000 metres.
		After an initial sheepish descent, entrance to the Enippeas Gorge, passing a cave-chapel and the monastery of St Dionysus, as well as taking advantage of several swimming opportunities en route in river pools.
	www.kavi.gr /Packages/Outdoor_Activities_en/Walking_Tours/Sacred_Summits.asp (611 words)

	Mount Olympus (Greece)
		The officer on duty told us there was no such thing in Litochoro, and suggested that we return south on the Nationl Road about 10 kilometers to the Poseidon Palace Hotel, along the shores of the Aegean.
		So we spent the next morning reconnoitering the Litochoro area, and that afternoon we explored Thessaloniki, a sea front city possessing many handsome tree-lined streets and parks.
		I then drove through Litochoro, and up a winding road to the trailhead for the climb, 3,600' Prionia, site of a rustic cafe, a public restroom and a large parking lot.
	angeles.sierraclub.org /sps/archives/sps00546.htm (1671 words)

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		In the years of the Turks` domination, Litochoro was base used for the attacks of the rebels of Olympus.
		The famous chieftain Nichotsaras was killed here in 1807 while in 1878 the revolution started here, with leader the bishop Kitrous Nicholas, which failed and led to the destruction of Litochoro.
		Despite this, Litochoro continued to be one of the most important centers of the area while at the beginning of the 19th century it had 3,000 inhabitants, Greek school and educational group.
	hellas.teipir.gr /prefectures/english/Pierias/Litoxoro.htm (274 words)

	Travel through Litochoro: the most interesting photos projected in Satellite or Map
		Litochoro (Greek, Modern: Lito'xwro, Ancient/Katharevousa Lito'xwron, older form: Litochoron) is a town and municipality located in the southern part of the prefecture of Pieria, famous for beeing on the roots of Mount Olympus.
		The first recorded mention of Litochoro is when Saint Dionysus(Greek: A'gios Dionu%sios) visited Mount Olympus.
		A popular town for those wishing to climb Mount Olympus; almost all climbing routes begin to the southwest of Litochoro.
	wiki.worldflicks.org /litochoro.html (99 words)

	Boots And Gaiters, the company that helps you find adventure in hill walking and mountaineering. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The journey time from Thessaloniki airport to Litochoro is no more than two hours, largely motorway, and the roads are clearly signposted.
		It is also possible to reach Litochoro from Athens, although it is a considerably longer drive.
		From Litochoro you will drive to the village of Prionia and from there your three-day walk begins.
	www.bootsandgaiters.co.uk /activities/olympus.html (307 words)

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		The international E4 hiking trail begins at Myli (400m altitude) at the upper end of the town of Litochoro and crosses the breathtakingly beautiful Enipeas gorge.
		It is a part of the E4 trail and the natural continuation of the Litochoro - Prionia route.
		At the fourteenth kilometer along the way from Litochoro to Prionia there is a narrow road that leads to a parking area.
	www.experience.gr /mt_olympus/paths.htm (1680 words)

	Mount Olympus : Planning a Trip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Seven buses a day make the trip from Athens to Larissa; from there you'll find frequent service to Litochoro.
		From Larissa, you can continue to Litochoro by bus.
		210/323-4555, 210/323-4555 in Athens, 231/278-288 in Thessaloniki, 23520/81-944 in Litochoro).
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=1664&catID=1664010002 (289 words)

	Europe 2002: From Ashford to Athens
		We got off at Litochoro, one of the places the man in the Tourist Information Centre in Thessaloniki had promised would have a beach.
		The station was in the middle of nowhere, but a 10 minute walk brought us to Camping Sylvia, run by a friendly but rather confusing man. He reminded me rather of one of the characters in The Vicar of Dibley.
		Attempts to phone the Youth Hostel in Athens were less successful - I resorted to phoning my sister back home and getting her to look up the new number for me on the Internet.
	www.mattmayer.com /europe2002/?min=14&max=16 (601 words)

	Pieria : Tourist guide for holidays to Pieria, Hotels Leptokarya Kateri Platamonas Litochoro - Holidays Greece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		You should visit the church of Agia Ekaterini, the ancient grave, the municipal park, the Pontiak museum and the church of Koimisis of Theotokos.
		Litochoro, the old settlement with its vivid traditional colors and the remarkable traditional houses of Macedonian architecture, the traditional squares (Platanos, Horostasi, Naftikon, etc), the Municipal Park " Katounia " with its new cultural center, the picturesque country Churches of Agia Paraskevi, Agion Apostolon, Profiti Ilia, and the New Monastery of Agios Dionisios.
		It is also worth visiting the site " Myli ", the ravine of Enipeas and the fir-tree forest of A. Gianis with its eponymous Church; also, don't miss the organized and wonderful beaches of Variko, Gritsa, and Plaka and Mount Olympus, world famous for its historical interest and its rare flora and fauna.
	www.holidaysgreece.gr /pieria.htm (426 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The starting point was the square in the town of Litochoro on the east side of Mt.Olympus.
		The trailhead (367 meters) was west of the town by a cafe and is the start of the hike along the Enipeus Canyon to Prionia.
		There is a road from Litochoro up to this point if you wish to shorten the hike.
	www.peakbagging.com /Routes/Olympus.txt (346 words)

	Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 99-06-10
		The mayor of Litochoro told the Macedonian Press Agency that since the peace agreement has been signed, the local community consents to the passage of the military troops.
		He said that the Greek force that will be sent to the region is in the highest state of readiness and consultations are underway with the rest of the countries on the time of its departure.
		Commenting on the protests against the passing through Greek territory of NATO military forces in Litochoro, near Thessaloniki, he expressed regret and said that certain individuals had invested in the war to have political gains and now that it is over they are displeased.
	www.hri.org /cgi-bin/brief?/news/greek/mpa/1999/99-06-10.mpa.html (3257 words)

	Peakware Summit Logs - Peakware World Mountain Encyclcopedia
		After 11 hours of walking, resting and climbing from Litochoro, we reached the refuge at 20:50 july 29th.
		After 1 hour I was back at Scala and we descended to Prionia from where we took a cab back to Litochoro.
		It's a shame that most people take a taxi from Litochoro to Prionia, because that route is especially beautiful.
	www.peakware.com /logs.html?log=16797 (191 words)

	Hiking and trekking at Crete - outdoor recreation - active holidays - activities - trekking - hiking - canyoning - ...
		DAY 1 Arrival at Thessaloniki - transfer to Litochoro The group will be met and welcomed at the airport by their trekking guide.
		After a first introduction we will transfer to Litochoro, a picturesque village at the foot of Mt. Olympus and the starting point of our trekking tour.
		DAY 3 (5hrs walk): Litochoro - Agios Dionysios - Prionia - Refuge A Today we will leave Litochoro and we will be transferred to Aios Dionisyos along the famous Gorge of Enipeas.
	www.cretanadventures.gr /en/hik_trekking_olympus.html (1453 words)

	Dr. J's Illustrated Guide to Sites of Greece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		And the look of surprise on the conductor's face when we told him we planned to disembark at Litochoro, the picturesque village in Olympos' foothills.
		I'll never forget the vision of the faces of all those passengers peering out at us from the windows as we two disembarked at a station closed and deserted, and the train chugged off leaving us alone in the middle of nowhere.
		There we gratefully accepted a ride from the local baker, hopped the bus from Litochoro to the National Road, and in a mad dash caught the last train out to Athens.
	people2.hsc.edu /drjclassics/sites/olympos/olympos.htm (1069 words)

	Crossing Mount Olympus - Classic Journeys
		On arrival we are met and transferred to Litochoro (1 hour drive), a picturesque village at the foot of Mt. Olympus and the starting point of our trekking tour.
		We will start our walk at the market square of Litochoro, which is the starting point of most Olympus treks.
		After an early breakfast we leave our guesthouse and Litochoro by car in the direction to Prionia.
	www.classicjourneys.co.uk /itinerary.asp?id1=39 (916 words)

	If you go: Mount Olympus - The Boston Globe
		Though you can travel from Litochoro to Prionia by car, the hiking trail between the two is beautiful.
		It begins at Myli in the upper part of Litochoro and crosses the dramatic Enipeas Gorge.
		In the second half of the trail is the Aghios Spileo (Holy Cave), where the ascetic Saint Dionysios lived.
	www.boston.com /travel/articles/2005/07/17/if_you_go_mount_olympus?mode=PF (412 words)

	OLYMPUS MEDITERRANEAN, HOTEL, in Litochoro, DIONYSOU STR. 5, GR-60200, LITOCHORO PIERIA, Hotels in PIERIA, MAKEDONIA, ...
		In very beautiful Litochoro, in this corner of the holy Macedonian soil and at the foot of the mythical Mountain Olympus, is located the hotel OLYMPUS MEDITERRANEAN.
		In a distance of 5km from the deep blue coasts of the gulf Thermaikos the luxury of 4 stars waits for you, in winter or summer, for relaxation and rest.
		Litochoro is 91km away from Thessaloniki, 22km away from Katerini, only 5km away from ancient Dion and 5km away from the beach of Plaka.
	www.hotels-in-greece.com /pieria/olympus/index-e.htm (250 words)

	SummitPost - Olymbos (Olympus) -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Litochoro, the town on the east side of the mountains is by far the most popular starting point.
		To get there take E75 and turn at the Litochoro exit (75km from Thessaloniki, 425km from Athens).
		The bus from Athens drops you at a bus stop on the E75 Litochoro exit.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150991/olymbos-olympus.html (1206 words)

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