Cavo Olympo: 5 star relax on the foot of the mythical mount of the Greek Gods
At the foot of Mount Olympus, the twelve Greek God’s home, there is a long coastal road that runs through Pieria region. On that coastal road and with Mount Olympus at the background is where a modern five-star hotel has been built. It is called Cavo Olympo and it is undoubtedly the most luxurious hotel in the whole region.
An only adults hotel
The hotel is located on the regional coastal road that is parallel to the highway that connects Athens to Thessaloniki, next to the exit to Litohoro. It has a private parking. The impression you get once inside the reception hall is that you have arrived at a totally relaxing and pampering place.
It has 49 rooms reserved only for adults. The management has chosen to focus on the needs of the clientele that looks for total tranquility and the whole complex has been built around that idea.
The rooms available offer either a mountain view or pool and sea view. The suites have as expected the sea view, situated at the center of the hotel and some of their balconies have a jacuzzi too. I have had the opportunity to visit myself and I can guarantee that the atmosphere is totally relaxing.
To make it a stress-free experience the hotel operates bars and restaurants to offer a variety of choices to its guests. The principal restaurant is called Nero and there is a more informal tavern poolside that is named Aegeas. Moreover, you can enjoy a romantic private dinner at a specially reserved area just for you!
A small detail but eye catching, is that the extra virgin olive oil that is being used at the food prepared at the hotel comes from Cavo Olympo’s very own production.
Beach and the Infinity Pool: a design with breathtaking view
The pool view with the sea at the background is really amazing. The infinity pool‘s design (a pool whose limits are not visible and are blended seamlessly with those of the sea so one cannot easily distinguish them) reminds the one at the famous Cavo Tagoo in Santorini, probably because Cavo Olympo has been designed by the same architect.
You can lounge for hours on the pool sunbeds and you cannot get too tired of the view. Some sunbeds are on wooden platforms placed inside the pool to give you the feeling that you are submerged in the blue colors and that you are floating. Blue is the dominant color!
The hotel beach is the standard beach one can find in that area: narrow with pebbles but with a good water quality. To access the beach all you have to do is walk down the stairs next to the pool.
Once at the beach you can find sunbeds with umbrellas and a small, but fully equipped beach bar. Clients can therefore alternate between the pool and the beach in a very easy way.
At Cavo Olympo relax is the main concept
The fact that the hotel can accommodate only up to 100 guests in an area this spacious, means that you do not have to stress yourself to find a spot to relax and that you will not find some areas crowded.
In fact, the common areas can accommodate more people, but the hotel has chosen to offer the maximum tranquility and privacy. It is always easy to find a spot by the pool or at its bars and restaurants.
The hotel is equipped with a modern SPA center with all the comforts: sauna, hydromassage, various massage treatments and a gym. There is a hammam and a beauty center that offers facial treatments and hairdressers on appointment. Last but not least, there is a big indoor pool and the atmosphere is equally relaxing.
Great choice to stay if exploring Mount Olympus, but not just that
Even though most guests choose this hotel with their mind set to spend some days to relax without having to set foot outside from the premises, the surrounding area can offer interesting areas to visit. I am noting some of those below by the distance to be traveled from Cavo Olympo hotel:
- Mount Olympus: it is the mythological mountain of the twelve Greek Gods. The contrast between sea and mountain within just a few minutes drive is impressive and you can take a walk in the forest or to a few small cascades.
- The Castle of Platamona and the village of Palios Panteleimonas: you visit a cute mountain village with cobblestone streets which is one of the most famous of the region and a castle.
- The archaeological site of Dion, famous for the ancient theater that is still being used as one. At the close by region of Imathia at Vergina you can visit within one hour drive the tombs of the father of Alexander the Great and the modern museum that houses the treasures of the tombs.
- The byzantine city of Thessaloniki: it is about one hour drive, it is easy to reach and merits one day to discover the second largest city of Greece.
Cavo Olympo is the ideal choice to enjoy a relaxing vacation, it offers every possible comfort and an amazing sea view. Moreover, having Mount Olympus at its background gives you a mythological feeling, as you enjoy the same view as the Greek Gods.
Cavo Olympo is a luxurious hotel at an alternative destination of continental Greece.
For more information: https://www.cavoolympo.gr/en/
