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...]
Dragon Houses (Drakospita) of Evia Island in one day from Athens
As the Dragon Houses (Gr. Δρακόσπιτα/Drakospita) is known a bunch of megalithic structures found scattered throughout the southern part of Evia Island in Greece. The buildings have puzzled archeologists ever since their rediscovery in the 18th century, as no mention exists of them anywhere in ancient sources, and no one has come up with a credible theory about when, by whom, … [Read more...]
Sailing Evia Island, Greece: Marmari, Almyropotamos
Late summer 2020, Sophie and I were sojourning in my hometown, Chalkida, capital city of Evia, Greece’s second-largest island. A mellow evening, I received an unexpected call from my old pal, Dimosthenis. To my excitement, he let me know that he was granted permission by his father to borrow his sailboat, and he suggested that we join him and his girlfriend, Angelika, on a … [Read more...]
Free and Real, North Evia Island: Day Trip from Athens
One day in September 2019, I was asked by my Dutch friend Mark to plan for another day trip out of Athens. Mark being interested in sustainable lifestyle, I suggested we head for the Free and Real permaculture community on the north of Evia Island. The Free and Real organization was founded in 2009 and has ever since achieved a high degree of international attention and fame … [Read more...]
Hiking Mount Xerovouni on Evia Island
This is a hiking trip report from Mount Xerovouni on Evia Island. If you are looking for inspiration and information for planning your hiking adventures throughout Greece, check out this resources page.Mount Xerovouni is known as the second-highest mountain on the island of Evia: the second largest of the Greek islands. Its highest peak is called Portaris and reaches 1,453 … [Read more...]
Drymonas Waterfalls and Mount Xiron (Xiron Oros) on North Evia
This is a post about a hiking trip to Drymonas Waterfalls and Mount Xiron on North Evia Island in Greece. If you are looking for information and inspiration for planning out your hiking adventures throughout Greece, check out this resources page.It was one of the first days of 2018 which found me and my good company at the village of Mantoudi on the north of the island of Evia. … [Read more...]
Climbing Mount Dirfys from the North Side
This is a post about a hiking trip in Mount Dirfys on Evia Island in Greece. If you are looking for information and inspiration for planning out your hiking adventures throughout Greece, check out this resources page.Early morning in Chalkida city. The streets had just started becoming busier but they were still quiet. The fierce summer sun had just started heating the place up … [Read more...]
