Katerini is a small town located in Pieria prefecture, Central Macedonia, Greece. It is situated on the foothills of Mount Olympus, at an altitude of 340 meters. The population of the town is around 18,000. Katerini is a modern town, founded in 1912, after the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. The town is built on the site of the ancient city of Crenides, which was destroyed by the Ottoman Turks in the 14th century. Katerini is a commercial and transportation center for the area. It is also a popular tourist destination, thanks to its proximity to Mount Olympus and the beaches of Pieria.
Average temperatures during the day in Katerini.
