Katerini Must Do's include a variety of things which must not be missed. Katerini is a small town, but it abounds in atmosphere. Fun and serenity are what Katerini can offer you if you choose to make a stop here.

1. A Visit to History

You should absolutely make it a point to visit Dion. This is an ancient city which dates to 500 years before Christ. It is just about 17 km (10 miles) away. Dion is actually known to be the first Greek Macedonian city.

2. A Visit to Mythology

Mount Olympus, the abode of the gods, is just about 20 km away near the town of Litochoro. The village itself is a small resort near the sea and you will find the people warm and welcoming. You can even try some mountain climbing.

3. The Beach of Parelia ( Water Activities)

There is a lot of fun to be had on the beach of Parelia. There are beach bars at night and scuba diving during the day. It is only six kilometers from Katerini. Scuba diving is an interesting experience itself with a lot of sea horses visible just along the shoreline. You can see a real octopus on your dives, though you should be careful and not get too close. The diving is fairly inexpensive at 20 euros. The variety of fish is also fairly decent. You can see starfish and sea cucumbers. You can also see fish hiding in the sand and many hermit crabs. There are certified dive masters available to help you as well. If you do not know how to scuba dive, this is the place to get started, with easy depths and currents. If you are not into scuba diving, you can try water skiing.

4. The Beach of Parelia ( Other Fun )

Even if you are not one to go into the water, there are beach bars where you can really let your hair down and have some serious fun. You can shop from various vendors on the beach and buy items from simple paintings to artificial tattoos.

5. Shopping on the Pisodromo

Katerini is famous for dried nuts like hazelnuts, almonds and pistachios. Ask for Avakian products, as they are the best known producers of dried nuts in Katerini. Katerini is also famous for its leather goods. You should make it a point to visit the Leather Centro where you can get some real bargains on leather goods.