Location
Location
Firs and tamarisks, imposing mountains and endless beaches, fish and game, dragon houses and lighthouses, thermal springs, old monasteries, waterfalls, ravines, stone-built guesthouses, the Cavo Doro Cape … and the friendly and affordable town of Chalkida with its endless promenades by the sea. Yes, Evia – often mistaken as part of the mainland because it is connected by a bridge – holds the whole of Greece within its shores!
What to do
North, south or central? Whichever route you choose, touring Evia will be a delight. To the north, you’ll find fragrant pine forests, old monasteries (such as Galataki and Osios David), the beautiful settlement of Limni Evias, the Drimonas waterfalls and the thermal springs of Edipsos.
Sports & other outdoor fun
Evia holds a special appeal for adventurers. From kayaking in the turbulent waters of the Evripos strait to horseback-riding at Malakonta, near Eretria, there are outdoor activities to be found all around the island.
Hikers will love exploring the trails around Mt Nikolaos (and then resting in the mountain lodge) or walking between the Drimonas waterfalls on Mt Ksiros.
In southern Evia, you can enjoy a four-hour hike along the Dimosaris Gorge or climbing Mt Ohi, overlooking the central Aegean.
Finally, why not delve into the mysteries of the famous drakospita, or dragon houses, at Palli Laka – the Cyclopean constructions attributed to the pre-Hellenic Dryopes, a tribe thought to have had supernatural powers?
