Dafni Beach is located on the west coast of central Evia, in the Northern Euboean Gulf, near the villages of Nerotrivia and Politika. It is 5 kilometers away from Nerotrivia, 9 from Politika, 35 from Chalkida, and 107 from Athens. Often rated as one of the best beaches in the Gulf of Euboea, it is an excellent choice for quick trips from the capital.The beach is about 2 … [Read more...]
Alykes Beach, Evia Island – Info & Travel Guide
Alykes Beach is located 11 kilometers outside of Chalkida, near the village of Drosia, in the mainland part of the Prefecture of Evia Island. Endowed with generous natural beauty and equipped with modern shops and tourist infrastructure, Alykes is a popular destination for local, Athenian, as well as foreign excursionists and vacationers.The beach is one kilometer long and … [Read more...]
Limnionas Beach, Evia Island – Info & Travel Guide
Not to be confused with the homonymous beach of Mesochori in southern Evia, here we are talking about Limnionas Beach in north-central Evia. This is located on the east coast of central Evia, near the villages of Agia Sofia and Myloi, between the beaches of Sarakiniko to the north and Akti to the south.The beach of Limnionas is approximately 600 meters long and 100 meters wide. … [Read more...]
Chiliadou Beach, Evia Island – Info & Travel Guide
Chiliadou Beach is located on the east coast of central Evia, 57 kilometers from Chalkida and 135 from Athens. It is probably the most famous and beloved beach of Evia Island, as it is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful.Its unique natural beauty was recognized by the European Film Commissions Network when in 2022 it honored it with the Best Film Location Award for … [Read more...]
12 Top Things to do in Chalkida, Greece
Chalkida (or Chalkis) is the capital city of Evia: Greece's second-largest island. With about 60,000 inhabitants, it comprises nearly a third of the prefecture's population. It is located on the spot where Evia reaches the closest to the mainland, hence hosting both the connecting bridges and serving as the gateway to the entire island.Chalkida is far from a popular tourist … [Read more...]
The Best Beaches on Evia Island (Euboea), Greece
I've spent the better part of my adult life traveling around the world and have so far been to nearly half of all countries. I have certainly seen my share of our planet's beauty. However, when people ask me about my favorite place on Earth, I never hesitate to answer with my home island, Evia.Obviously, that's primarily my own emotional predilection. But quite objectively, … [Read more...]
How to get to Evia Island (Euboea) in Greece
Evia (also spelled Euboea) is the second-largest island in Greece. Owing to its great vicinity to the Greek mainland and its connection to it by two bridges, it is accessible over both sea and land; by numerous ferry lines along its western coast, as well as car, buses, and trains to its capital city, Chalkis (also Chalkida). In this post, you will find all the essential … [Read more...]
Highest Mountains on Evia Island (Euboea)
Evia (also spelled Euboea - gr: Εύβοια) is the second-largest island in Greece after Crete. Beyond the picturesque, remote beaches that define its long coastline, the vast, 3,684-km² interior of the island is occupied by wild, at times craggy, at times lush, extensive and high mountain ranges. Given also its great vicinity and excellent connectivity to the Greek mainland and … [Read more...]
Hiking Mount Dirfys, Evia Island, Greece
Mount Dirfys (also spelled Dirfi – gr. Δίρφυς) is the highest mountain on Evia, Greece's second-largest island. It is by far the island's highest mountain and most prominent feature. Its conical, jutting, volcano-resembling summit is visible from at least a hundred-mile range around the island. The stunningly picturesque, alpine landscapes that characterize the mountain make … [Read more...]
