A collection of articles I’ve written to help you explore my favorite place on Earth, my home island of Evia (also spelled Euboea).
The Plane Tree Forest of the Kireas River in North Evia
The Kireas River was once home to one of Greece's most beautiful riparian forests. For decades, visitors came here to walk beneath towering Oriental plane trees, cross wooden suspension bridges, and relax beside one of Evia's clearest rivers. Sadly, much ...
Best Hikes in Evia: 14 Scenic Trails for Every Level
Evia (also spelled Euboea) is Greece’s second-largest island and one of its most rewarding hiking destinations. Stretching for around 180 kilometres from north to south, it offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes, from rugged mountain peaks and deep forested gorges ...
Psachna, Evia: A Guide to the Town and Its Surroundings
Psachna sits in the heart of central Evia, around 15 km north of Chalkida, on the edge of the fertile Messapios plain and beneath the slopes of Mount Dirfys. Although many travelers simply pass through on their way to northern ...
Amarynthos, Evia: Complete Travel Guide to Beaches, History & Things to Do
Located on the shores of the South Euboean Gulf, around 30 km southeast of Chalkida, Amarynthos is one of the largest seaside towns in central Evia. It combines a long waterfront lined with cafés and tavernas, a pleasant beach, important ...
Mantoudi, Greece: Travel Guide to Northern Evia’s Riverside Town
Mantoudi is the largest town in northeastern Evia and one of the island’s main transport hubs, thanks to the nearby port of Kymasi, which connects Evia with the Sporades islands, Volos, and Thessaloniki. Set in the fertile valley of the ...
Lichada, Evia: The Village at the Edge of Northwestern Evia
Perched on the slopes of Mount Lichas at the northwestern tip of Evia, Lichada is one of the island's most secluded and scenic villages. Although most visitors head straight for the famous Lichadonisia islands or Kavos Beach, the village itself ...
Kallianos Beach: One of Southern Evia’s Most Beautiful Beaches
Kallianos Beach is one of the most remote beaches in southern Evia, tucked beneath the steep eastern slopes of Mount Ochi where the Dimosaris Gorge meets the Aegean Sea. Despite being accessible by asphalt road, its isolated location keeps visitor ...
The Medieval Church of Taxiarches in Kalyvia, Karystos
The Church of the Taxiarches is one of the most important religious monuments in the Karystia region. It stands in the village of Kalyvia, around 3.5 km north-northwest of Karystos, on a green hillside overlooking the Karystos plain, the bay, ...
Chartzani Twin Churches and Medieval Tower near Karystos
The Chartzani Twin Churches and Medieval Tower are among the most unusual historical landmarks near Karystos. Located (📍map) in the small plain of Chartzani, close to the village of Lala and Kalyvia, about 5 km north of Karystos, the site ...
The Abandoned Mine Lake in Agia Triada, Evia
Hidden among the hills near Agia Triada in central Evia, the abandoned mine lake is one of the island's most unusual landscapes. What was once an open-pit mine has gradually filled with groundwater after mining operations ceased, creating a deep ...
Stropones Gorge: Hiking to Evia’s Iconic Chiliadou Beach
Hidden among the forested slopes of Mount Dirfys in central Evia, Stropones Gorge offers one of the island’s most rewarding hiking experiences. Beginning in the mountain village of Stropones and ending at the iconic Chiliadou Beach on the Aegean coast, ...
Makrymalli Monastery, Evia: Visitor Guide
Nestled on a pine-covered hillside near the village of Makrymalli, about 7 km northeast of Psachna and roughly 20 km from Chalkida, Makrymalli Monastery is one of central Evia's most important religious sites. Officially known as the Monastery of the ...
