Perched on the coast below the village of Gouves, the Metaxa Bunker—also known locally as the Fort of Gouves—was part of the naval defense system constructed in 1938 under Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas. One of eight similar fortifications along Greece's key maritime routes, its mission was to defend the entrance to the Northern Euboean and Pagasitic Gulfs, safeguarding naval … [Read more...]
The Beaches of Ellinika: Northeastern Evia’s Coastal Quartet
Tucked into the far northeastern edge of Evia, the village of Ellinika sits quietly on a pine-strewn hill, surveying a dramatic curve of Aegean coastline. From this unassuming inland perch, a short descent leads to the settlement of Agios Nikolaos and one of the most unique beach clusters in northern Evia: a quartet of small, scenic coves—Agios Nikolaos, Myrochorafo, Agios … [Read more...]
