Evia is the second-largest island of Greece. The island sits in the northeast area of Greece. Evia features one of the best getaways from Athens since it has an abundance of amazing landscapes, historic sites, and beautiful beaches.
The island's name
The island's name comes from Evia, the daughter of the river Asopus. An old tradition claims the name Evia comes from an ancient word that means "rich in cattle" and indicates the island's rich nature.
Evia has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Chalkida, the capital, was one of the first towns in Evia and is referred to by Homer.
How to reach Evia
By car
Drive across the High Bridge Evripos via Chalkida.
By bus
Evia is accessible by bus from Athens.
By ship
- Agia Marina to Nea Styra and Panagia Almiropotamos
- Oropos to Eretria
- Rafina to Karystos and Marmari
- Saint Constantinos to Aidipsos, Limni, Chalkida, Oreoi, Pefki, Platania (Pelion), Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, and Skyros
Evia is accessible by train from Piraeus and Athens to the destination of Chalkis.
Evia Municipalities - Cities
Evia features many famous cities to discover:
Firstly, is worth visiting the beautiful and lively capital, Chalkida, named as the town with the 'crazy waters'.
A visit to Evia would not complete without a pass-by Agia Anna.
The best cities to visit in Evia include:
- Agiokampos
- Saint Georgios
- Aliveri
- Amarinthos
- Almiropotamos
- Pefki
- Avlonari
- Vasilika
- The beautiful city of Kymi
- Gouves
- Drosia
- Eretria
- Istiaia
- Karystos
- Kechries
- The famous and picturesque Limni
- Mantoudi
- Nea Artaki
- Nea Styra
- Petries
- Marmari
- Politika
- Skyros, the southernmost island of Northern Sporades
- Steni
- Psachna
- Oreoi
- Also, be sure to travel to famous Aidipsos, a beautiful green area with a natural spa.
Evia Archaeological Sites
The island offers a range of museums and archaeological sites, like the ancient theatre of Eretria, the ancient fortress at Villa Evia, and the archaeological museums in Skyros, Chalkida, and Karystos.An attraction not to miss is the Dragon House (drakospita) in South Evia. Check out also, Steni forest, Mount Dirfi, the caves of Evia, and the Sanctuary of Artemis Prosioas and Karababas Castle.
The famous attraction of the Red House (Kokkino Spiti) in Chalkida feature in the bucket list. Be sure to visit the Folklore Museum in Agia Anna and Kymi, the Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou, and Thermae Sylla spa wellness hotel.
Other attractions include the Church of St. John the Russian in New Procopius, the Drosini Tower, in Gouves, the old bridge of Chalkida, and Aidipsos spa town.
Feel free to explore the green beaches and picturesque areas of Northern Evia.
Evia Beaches
I am sure you have heard about the famous Chiliadou and Agia Anna beach, two of the most famous beaches on the island.
The beaches worth visiting in Evia:
- Rovies
- Saint Georgios
- Vythouri
- Korasida
- Saint Dimitrios
- Lefkandi
- Mourteri
- Pefki
- Petries
- Klimaki
- Alykes
- Armyrichi
- Limniónas
- Zarakes
- Galataki
- Petali
- Kanatadika
A beach that is, also, worth visiting is Kalamos on the road for Kimi, near to Neochori village and right to Perivolia village.
www.athens24.com By Evelina Nodara
We shall visit Evia as soon as possible!!! Thank you!
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