Evia Island Travel Blog

Edipsos, on the northern coast of Evia, is one of Greece’s oldest spa destinations, known for its natural hot springs flowing straight into the sea. Accommodation here is generally affordable to moderate, with a mix of small hotels, spa resorts, ...

Twelve kilometers north of Chalkida, between the towns of Psachna and Nea Artaki, lies one of Evia’s most ecologically important yet critically endangered landscapes: the Kolovrechtis Wetland. Though its name (which literally translates to “ass-wetter”) might sound like a joke ...

Tucked between two pine-covered hills and divided by a shallow stream, Asminio (Ασμήνιο) is a small seaside village in northern Evia, just north of Istiaia and west of the well-known resort of Pefki. Once a humble fishing hamlet with its ...

On the shores of central Evia, just 14 km southeast of Chalkida and a mere 2 km from Vasiliko village, lies Lefkandi—a place that, at first glance, might seem like just another relaxed seaside resort. But scratch the surface (quite ...

Perched atop the conical hill of Monte Folli, just 4 kilometers inland from Karystos, the Castello Rosso—or Kokkinokastro, as it's known in Greek—is one of the most commanding medieval fortresses in southern Evia. Its name, meaning "Red Castle," comes from ...

If you find yourself in southern Evia and want to escape the typical beach circuit, Platanistos Waterfall offers a completely different kind of experience—one that blends mountain air, lush greenery, and the sound of rushing water. Set within the Kafireas ...

Dimosaris Gorge, one of Evia Island’s most striking natural landmarks, cuts through the northern slopes of Mount Ochi, stretching from just below its summit to the remote beach village of Kallianos. Extending over 10 kilometers, the gorge is filled year-round ...

Set on a crescent-shaped bay in southern Evia, directly across from the port of Rafina, Marmari is one of those rare places that manages to feel both completely Greek and strangely tropical. With its panoramic views of the Petalioi Islands, ...

In the quiet countryside of central Evia, just outside the village of Mytikas, stand two unexpected sentinels of stone—the Twin Towers of Mytikas. Rising above the fertile Lelantine Plain, these 15th-century Venetian watchtowers are not only remarkable for their preservation ...

On the southern edge of Evia Island, where the mainland disappears into the shimmering haze of the Aegean, you'll find Karystos—a place as sculpted by nature as it is by history. Cradled by a dramatic horseshoe-shaped bay and dwarfed by ...

Nea Artaki, the second-largest city on Evia with a population of around 10,000, feels like a natural extension of Chalkida. Founded in the 1920s by refugees from Asia Minor following the Greco-Turkish population exchange, it retains deep historical and cultural ...

Politika Beach lies just 2 kilometers from the center of the village by the same name in central Evia, on the southern shore of the North Euboean Gulf. It is 10 km from Psachna, 23 km from Chalkida, and 99 km from Athens ...