Ierissos has very rich green with exceptional upland and lowland areas. To the north you will see the Stratoniko term, with a height of 850 meters. Due to its natural rarity the mount is protected by the European program "NATURA 2000".
The name of themunicipalitycomesfrom AncientStagiraand AncientAcanthus(veryimportant citiesof Halkidikiin antiquity)shows theregion's rich history.Stageirais thegroveof Aristotleand should notmissthe TowerofKrouna,theMiddle Agescemeteryandseveral importantecclesiasticalmonuments. Visit the historic village of Stagira with its beautiful park at the entrance and several monuments that exist such as towers, public baths and the tower of Madem Agha as well as the statue of Aristotle. Alsodo not miss thenew technologyaquariumin the city.