Camping Stolos

This area is a historian’s paradise, with several famed ancient attractions within easy reach. Not far from the site lie the swampland and ancient city ruins making up the Archaeological Park of Dion, the best-known historic spot around Mount Olympus and an absolute must-see. The park's also home to critters from frogs, fish and turtles to birds, butterflies and dragonflies, so have a wander here if you’re into nature spotting too. Outdoorsy peeps have many an option here too, with mountaineering, climbing and hiking excursions available around the 52 peaks of Mount Olympus and its national park, the edge of which is 16 kilometres from base. Lots of guided climbing, mountaineering and hiking tours are available in Litochoro, around 20 minutes’ drive away, where there’s also a maritime museum. Also listed as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the national park around Mount Olympus is another local spot for wildlife watching: bring binoculars to spy furry specimens like wild goats and boar, roe deer and wildcats, or turn your eyes skywards to look out for any of the 108 bird species that also call the park home.