Palaiochori is the meat address of Cholomontas — where Greeks drive for a grilled lunch. For visitors on the mountain route, the most honest food stop for miles: big portions, local prices, zero staging.
Around the village
- Arnaia (4.4 km): The listed settlement, the honey and the glass-floored church — see the Arnaia guide.
- Taxiarhis (5.2 km): The Christmas-tree village, deep in the forest.
- Cholomontas: Hiking and mountain-bike trails start at the village edge — see the best trails.
Food and stay
Palaiochori's grill houses are the reason to stop: local meats, village portions, mountain prices. A few guesthouses and rooms — see what's available.
Practical
- Distance: ~75 km from Thessaloniki (1h 15m), on the Arnaia-Ierissos road.
- Best period: Year-round — summer coolness, autumn colours, winter fireplaces and meat.
Practical notes for international visitors
Palaiochori is the Cholomontas grill address — where Greeks drive for a barbecue lunch. For international visitors on the mountain route the most honest food stop for miles: big portions, local prices, zero staging. Sunday lunch gets busy, like any good country inn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Palaiochori worth a stop?
If you're passing towards Ierissos or Olympiada — absolutely, for the food. As a base, it suits anyone wanting mountain Halkidiki with Arnaia next door.
More: the Palaiochori page.