Chalkida from Evia island

Evia Greece (or Evoia Greece) is the second-largest island in Greece and resembles an extension to the mainland.

Just a stone s throw away from the capital city, Athens, discover a verdant island that will impress you, winter or summer. Dive off oneof the Aegean coastlines into crystal waters or choose on of the blue beaches along the Evoikos gulf. Otherwise visit the island during the autumn and winter months and enjoy its beautiful nature, hike along mountain trails, through gorges,enjoy the streams and rivulets and the white mountaintops and experience something unique.

Chalkida and its crazy water currents

The capital of the island is Chalkis and here you can see a true rarity at the Strait of the Euripus, where the tidal currents change the direction of the waters every six hours , sio make a date on the old Chalkis bridge to see this happen. Visit the Castle of Karababas the “Arethousa” Archaeological Museum, the Mosque of Emir Zade, the thirteenth century Basilica of Aghia Paraskevi the Jewish Synagogue. You certainly shouldn t leave whitout eating fish beside the sea, watching the sliding bridge open to let the sailing boats and impressive yachts pass through

Refresh and recharge

Along the western shores of Evia and below Mount Telethrio is Aedipsos. Hera counseled Deucalion and Pyrrhas that, if they wanted to have many healthy children, they should visit Aedipsos. This was where their son Hellene was conceived. The medicinal springs of Aedipsos were the reason for the first form of tourism in antiquity and to this day mantain their glory, as they are useful in combating certain ailments. Recharge yourself in the natural treasure of this renowned spa town.

The Blue Lake

There was a reason that Zeus married Hera in the ancient city of Limni a beautiful town built amphitheatrically with a view of the closed and peaceful bay. You can enjoy the blue waters of the lake in the verdant landscape of Northern Evia. Walk the narrow alleyways and admire its classical architecture. Don t forget to visit the village of Drymonas, with its waterfalls, as well as the Petrified Forest of Kerassia, which is twenty million years old. Just think that in tyhe forest we havediscovered fossils of mammals, tree trunks as well as the now endangered and protected Evia oak tree.

My Amazon

According to Greek Myth. Kymi was named after the Amazon Cymo, daughter of the god Poseidon. One of the quaintest villages on Evia, its manor houses are particularly architecturally noteworthy. Discover wonderful endless sand beaches and have an unforgettable swim in the virgin Aegean Sea

And yet another island!

Skyros! A mythical island on which both Odysssseus and Theseus have left traces. The southernmost and largest island of the Northern Sporades it lies opposite Evia. It has its own particular character, whether you visit it during the blustery winter or decide to enjoy its summer pleasures, pristine waters, gorgeous landscapes and pine trees that go right to the water s edge. The tiny Skyrian horse and the celebration of “carnival”will command your full attention

If you want to came to visit  Evia island you must to see Chalkida, is a wonderful place from Greece.