Katerini is a town in Central Macedonia, Greece, the capital of Pieria prefecture. It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mt. Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, at an altitude of 14 m .
A popular tourist destination, Katerini is close to the sea, (6 km) several archaeological sites of great interest such as the ancient city of Dion (5th century BC, 17 km away) and the Venetian Castle of Platamon. The beaches of Korinos, Paralia and Olympiaki Akti (or Katerinoskala) are popular with both Greek and International tourists during the summer. The roots of Mount Olympus and the popular town of Litochoro, are in a distance of around 20 kilometres away from the Centre of Katerini.