Leptokarya (Greek: Λεπτοκαρυά) is a town in Pieriaregional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece, former seat of East Olymposmunicipality, which is part of the municipality of Dio-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 Livithra, 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

Every summer the beach attracts visitors from Greece and the abroad.