Cholomondas the second in height mountain of Chalkidice with its homonymous peak get to 1.165m, is situated in the eastern and central part of the peninsula. Its altered name is “Ipsizonos”, which means “high vegetation” and describes the places’ unique natural beauty.
According to the Natura 2000 the largest part of the mountain has been included in the Network of protected areas having incredible rich of flora and fauna. Rough valleys, rocky canyons, imposing trees, a variety of mushrooms and wild herbs and many species of wild animals and birds are integrated to Cholomontas holistic view.
Around Cholomontas’ slopes there are many picturesque villages each one with a great historical background and great architecture. Some of them are Arnaia, Varvara, Paleochori, Neochori, Stanos and Taxiarchis.
Also Cholomontas offers the opportunity to nature and adventures’ adorers, who want to became familiar with the mountain, some theme trails of the area. Attractive as its title, is the “historical path” which starts from the village of Olympiada up to the ancient Stagira, Aristotle’s birthplace. Cholomontas is the forest that Aristotle chose to spend a few years of his life. Another path is the “religious theme ride” which characterized as of the hardest. Starting from Vrastama and passing through the cave of Saint Efthimios, which used to be an isolation place for monks, the ride ends again in the village Vrastama.
Mountain Cholomontas offers each time of the year a chance for alternative forms of tourism but also a chance for environmental and ecological education.
