Leptokarya (, Leptokaryá) is a town in Pieria regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece, former seat of East Olympos municipality, which is part of the municipality of Dion-Olympos. The distance from Katerini is 26 km and the population of the village was 4,225 inhabitants as of 2011. Location Lies on the coast of Aegean Sea, under the Mount Olympos. It is located near ancient Leivithra, 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 Leptokarya is a popular tourist destination during the summer months due to its beaches, as well as due to its proximity to Mount Olympus. Transport The town is served by Leptokarya train station, with local stopping services to Thessaloniki, Kalambaka and Palaiofarsalos and Since 2008, by Proastiakos Thessaloniki to Larissa and Thessaloniki. See also List of settlements in the Pieria regional unit Dion-Olympos Platamon References Notes "Καζταρίδη Ι. Φ., ''Η Πιερία των περιηγητών και των γεωγράφων'" Populated places in Pieria (regional unit) Tourist attractions in Central Macedonia Beaches of Greece Mount Olympus