Leptokarya

Leptokarya Λεπτοκαρυά
Community
Beach of Leptokarya
Leptokarya Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 40°04′N 22°34′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Central Macedonia
Regional unit	Pieria
Municipality	Dion-Olympos
Municipal unit	East Olympos
Area
• Community	66.4 km^2 (25.6 sq mi)
Elevation	30 m (100 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Community	3,612
• Density	54/km^2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	600 63
Area code(s)	23520
Vehicle registration	KN

Leptokarya (Greek: Λεπτοκαρυά, Leptokaryá) is a town in Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece, former seat of East Olympos municipality, which is part of the municipality of Dion-Olympos. The distance from Katerini is 26 km and the population of the village was 3,612 inhabitants as of 2021.[1]

A church

Location

Lies on the coast of Aegean Sea, under the Mount Olympos. It is located near ancient Leivithra, allegedly the home of Orpheus, major figure in the Greek Mythology. Since the major events and customs in the town is the revival of division of Orpheus.

Tourism

Leptokarya is a popular tourist destination during the summer months due to its beaches, as well as due to its proximity to Mount Olympus. The town houses Olympus Geological History Museum dedicated to the geology of the surrounding area.

Transport

The town is served by Leptokarya train station, with local stopping services to Thessaloniki, Kalambaka and Palaiofarsalos, and since 2008, by Proastiakos Thessaloniki to Larissa and Thessaloniki.

See also

• List of settlements in the Pieria regional unit
• Platamon

References

1. "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.

Notes

• "Καζταρίδη Ι. Φ., Η Πιερία των περιηγητών και των γεωγράφων'"