History

An old legend claims that today Paliouri was an ancient city named Theramvos, which is confirmed by archaeological finds from the area, while the city is also mentioned by Herodotus. According to Herodotus, the city recruited forcibly by Xerxes and speculated that this is why there are no reports of later writers. During the period of Turkish rule, Paliouri was one of the 12 villages that formed the foundation of Gkazanfer Aga and villagers participated in the Revolution of 1821. The name of the village is due to “paliouria”, thorny shrubs used previously for fencing houses. It belongs to the Municipality of Kassandra and obtains all modern hospitality facilities and services. There are a lot of foreign visitors, mainly during summer months. The village still retains its traditional character consisting of narrow streets and many houses with 19th-century architecture. Finally, if you get there, do not forget to buy honey and olive oil, products for which Paliouri is famous for.

Finally, apart from Paliouri, we would suggest you to visit the other picturesque and traditional villages of Kassandra and the enchanting beaches.