Varvara, Chalkidiki

Varvara is a village in Chalkidiki, in Greece. It is located in the north of Chalkidiki, built at 550 m height, between the hills Derveniko and Sougkliani. It is part of Aristotelis municipality. Its population is 538 residents according to 2011 census. It is 20 kilometeres northwest of Arnaia. In the east of the village there are the Aegean coasts and the ancient city Stagira, the birthplace of Aristotelis.
History
The site has been inhabited at least since the 14th century. The village’s name derives from the local church of Saint Barbara (Agia Varvara). In the Ottoman period the village belonged to the Mademochoria federation. During the Greek War of Independence it was burned down by the Turks along with other villages of Chalkidiki. During the Macedonian Struggle, it was the base of the Greek guerrilla leader Athanasios Minopoulos.
The forest of Varvara
Varvara is situated in the middle of a big forest. The forest is covered by thick...