Leptokarya

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Leptokarya
Λεπτοκαρυά

Beach of Leptokarya
Location
Leptokarya
Coordinates 40°4′N 22°34′E / 40.067°N 22.567°E / 40.067; 22.567Coordinates: 40°4′N 22°34′E / 40.067°N 22.567°E / 40.067; 22.567
Government
Country:Greece
Administrative region: Central Macedonia
Regional unit: Pieria
Population statistics (as of 2011)[1]
Municipal unit
 - Population: 3,700
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min-max): 2–40 m ­(7–131 ft)
Postal code: 600 63
Telephone: 23520
Auto: KN

Leptokarya (Greek: Λεπτοκαρυά) is a town in Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece, former seat of East Olympos municipality, which is part of the municipality of Dio-Olympos. The distance from Katerini is 26 km and the population of the village was 3,700 inhabitants as of 2011.[1]

A church

Location

Lies on the coast of Aegean Sea, under the Mount Olympos. It is located near ancient Livithra, 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

Every summer the beach attracts visitors from Greece and the abroad.

See also

References

Notes

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