From far away, Neochori seems to be besieged by dense vegetation! Large woodlands with chestnut trees, beech trees and oak trees create a unique backdrop, while the central asphalt road turns through the settlement from one end to the other. Part of the inhabitants of the village draws its origin from areas near Volos and Katerini.
From the archaeological point of view, there are remnants of casts in Kastelli and Ai Lia, but they have not been systematically investigated so far. It was probably founded during the Ottoman Empire before 1519. The oldest element of the existence of Neochori remains an agreement of purchase of 1640 which is kept in the monastery of Ivron on Mount Athos.
It was named Yenikoy (Turkish, Neochori), as opposed to the neighboring Paleochori. The village continues to exist under the same name (Yenikoy) or its Slavic counterpart (Novoselo) in later years. His current counterpart (Neochori) gradually replaced the others in the late 19th century. The inhabitants of Neohori participated in the revolution of 1821. Dimitrios Lambros was a great fighter of the revolution of 1821.
Neochori was one of the Mademochoria that had as exclusive occupation the extraction of minerals with special privileges and status from the Great Gate of the Sultan and responsible for Mandem Agha, based in Mahala (Stagira).
The inhabitants of Neohori are engaged in logging, livestock farming, agriculture, while many work in the mines. It is worth mentioning the very successful cultivation of red beans (barbunafasla) in the area.
From the standpoint of customs and tradition, there are the two festivals of Ai-Lia and St. Athanasios in the chapel of the same name, accompanied by rich artistic and cultural events (concerts, dances, theatrical and musical performances, painting exhibitions, handicrafts with works by Neochori artists).
The church of St. George is built on the pre-existing Prophet Elias Cathedral. For this reason, the largest feast is held on July 20, in honor of the Saint. The rest of the churches and chapels are St. Athanasios (East at the borders with Stagira), St. Dimitrios (East at the entrance to the village), St. Anastasia (West at the other entrance of the village), St. Anargyri (on the National Road), St. Marina (North, near the bridge) and St. Nikolaos (at the crossroads for Barbara). Also in the village there is the Pentecostal Free Apostolic Church.
