If your trip to Katerini is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.If you want to see more, Olympic Beach, Ancient Dion and Archaeological Museum of Dion are favorites with visitors and within a quick drive of the town center.

Put some extra gas in the tank, because there are some great reasons to go exploring beyond Katerini. They include White Tower of Thessaloniki in Thessaloniki — a popular road-trip destination just 35 miles away. Aristotelous Square is also a popular attraction.

Nothing screams vacation like hopping in the car and heading to the seaside. Katerini has some stunning beaches nearby, so grab something to read (and a kite if the wind’s up) and take a road trip to one of these idyllic options:

• Olympic Beach (5 miles away).
• Leptokarya Beach (14 miles away).
• Skotina Beach (17 miles away).

Having your own wheels in Katerini will give you more flexibility to squeeze in as many activities as possible. Maybe you’re eager to leave the city behind, explore country lanes, and go where the wind blows. If so, collect the keys to one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and discover the dunes in the area. If you just want to soak up city life, take to the wheel of something small. Zooming around heavy traffic will be a lot less stressful with a compact or mini car.

There’s loads of choice when it comes to renting a car in Katerini. From SUVs with space to spare to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride of course depends on your budget and what you intend to do. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures require no more than four wheels and a gas pedal. The choice is yours.

You’ll have to stick to the right when driving in Katerini. On top of that, take some extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you have a feel for the roads, you can relax and enjoy the new scenery!

You shouldn’t have any trouble finding a parking spot in Katerini. With plenty of places to leave your car, exploring the best of this destination is easy and fun.

As with many destinations, the roads are generally busy in the morning and afternoon rush hours. However, with a population of about 53,300, traffic isn’t a big concern in Katerini.

While motoring around the streets of Katerini, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 50km/h to 130km/h. Residential areas are 50km/h unless posted otherwise.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Or it may supply your contact details to local law enforcement agencies so the fine is sent straight to you.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in Katerini, and you may even be issued a fine for simply holding your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

While driving in Katerini, it’s an offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.05%. Planning to have a wine or two over lunch or dinner? Consider grabbing a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Katerini, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When nearing traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.

They sure are. Although, there are some exceptions for vehicles used by public transportation systems.