Rizomata

Rizomata

The village is located about 37 kilometers south of Veria, on the western slopes of the Pieria Mountains, at an altitude of 600m. Its old name was “Bostani”. From the top of the rock of Rizomata the visitor can enjoy the view of the beautiful village as well as the wonderful landscape offered by Mountain Vermio and Pieria Mountains..

The famous tomato of the village of Rizomata
In the village of Rizomata but also in all the Pieria Mountains, the famous tomato “Rizomaton” is cultivated, the most delicious tomato in Greece. Tomato cultivation is the main crop grown in the area when farmers gradually gave up tobacco and turned to tomato cultivation..

Worth to visit

The Natural Heritage Monument of “Paleokastro”
The Natural Heritage Monument of “Paleokastro”. A Natural Monument with great fame the natural heritage monument of “Paleokastro» which is located behind a small hill. The endless greenery and the view of the plain on one side, in contrast to the blue of the sky that seems to embrace the mountain on the other side, it drives you back to other times. In this area, a small Theater is housed, where it has to show many and remarkable events.
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The Holy Temple of Saint David and St. Anne.
The Holy Temple of Saint David and St. Anne.