Elatochori, the winter god's resort (article)

If you want a relaxing weekend in nature or long vacations for winter sports and skiing, traditional village Elatochori awaits nature lovers to discover the mountain of Pierides Muses.

Pieria has the rare privilege to be an all-year destinations.At summers, visitors have the opportunity to swim in the blue coast, from the village "Neoi Poroi" to the foot of the mythical Olympus mountain. Most importantly, however, winter attraction of Pieria is Elatochori and the homonym ski center.

Elatochori is located between Katerini and Veria. Ιt's at the foot of the Pieria Mountains, perched at an altitude of a thousand meters, and it is a very small, green village with beautiful nature, rich vegetation, magical trails and hospitable people.It is a perfect idea for relaxing, touring the countryside and skiing. Elatochori ski center has several organised facilities that can meet the basic needs of prospective skiers.

We return from skiing in our database and the wild beauty of this mountainous village, where, according to legend, Zeus often descended from Olympus to meet the Pierides Muses, the priestesses of arts and letters. The lush greenery, dense vegetation, the magnificent views of the majestic Mount Olympus on one and the blue of the Thermaikos on the other, can invite the visitors again and again.

If you love history, I am sure that you will find interesting the archaeological area of Vergina. Also. it is remarkable the folklore collection that is in the Municipal Store room With a short tour you wii be informed about the history, customs and traditions of the village.

FOOD

Are you full of nature and history?? So, it's time to sate your hunger!!

Element that surprises every visitor who comes for the first time in Elatochori is that although this is a relatively small village, with only 700 inhabitants, it is a traditional center focus. There are countless restaurants where you should taste, among others, the excellent dairy products and local meat. I recommend you to eat at "Old School" tavern , which is famous for greek kontosouvli , the pork

pitcher, the shank and the lamb with yogurt. Secondly, at ''Meraki" restaurant, located in a beautiful spot by the river, you will eat free-range pig, goat stew and trout. Finally, at montern "Kokkino Piperi" you will be excited with the pork fillets in original recipes and with deer sauce berries.

ELATOCHORI SKI CENTER

The ski resort is 474 Kms from Athens and 36kms. from Katerini, has an aerial lift 1.280m. Two sliding ("Apollon" and "Hermes"), two baby lift length 150m. and 13.5. slopes. On-site there is the "Chalet", a landscaped visitor reception area, where you can enjoy a coffee before or after ... spree.!!! Apart from skiing, visitors can test their performance in climbing and riding, always with the help of a special instructor. Finally, the ski resort organizes excursions to waterfalls Pieria mountains. And the prices are going to remain at the same level as last year, 10 euros daily admission on weekdays and 15 euros on weekends.