Evia
Evia is the second largest island of Greece. It has beautiful beaches, dense pine forests (especially in the north), pleasant climate, famous monuments, many spas and good food. For this reason it is popular and nearby destination for Athenians.
Northern Evia has mountains, sea and ideal climate, picturesque villages such as the lake, hot springs in Aidipsos and Gialtra while the vast coastline there are unique beaches of Agia Anna and Gregolimano. Going from Chalkida to Ai Giannis Rosos, the landscape becomes more beautiful. The route surrounded by green forests, that as the road goes thicken, and surprises at every turn of the road. Wooden bridges that pass over rivers with crystal clear water, houses with red tile roofs, outdoor stores that sell local honey. From Prokopi and then continuing to the north, the nature of the island celebrates. The aroma of pine accompanies the path, the eye is pleasant green images rotate constantly. Coniferous forests conceal traditional villages perched on the slopes of the island, small chapels and monasteries stand behind the bends and springs crystal clear water.
The heart of Evia hits in Central Evia, as the capital of the prefecture is Chalkida, a city on the one has picturesque houses and other modern facilities and significant tourism and industrial infrastructure. The trademark of Chalkida is the Chain Bridge, one of the major projects in Greece. Aliveri, stands the thermoelectric plant. Here you will find preserved houses, a Venetian tower and parts of the ancient city wall. City of archaeological interest is Eretreia, while Kymi will admire its unique architecture and its natural beauty. The Central Evia is gifted by nature, with Mount Dirfys be near Halkida and forest Kastrovalia near Kimi stealing the impressions. South of Halkida, near the Royal, is the richest plain of Evia, a bone of contention between the ancient cities of Chalkida and Eretria. Its natural beauties are not confined to the mountain. The beaches of the individual with better ones facing the Aegean, like Hiliadou, Holy Apostles, and Achladeri. The Central Evia, although it is the most developed part of the county, can be proud that it has to present to the visitor attractions that seem almost untouched by tourism.
Looking the waves of Cavo Doro, you feel that South Evia is the passage, the channel for the deep blue Aegean Sea. Authentic, with good mysteries hidden treasures of the Southern Evia is the favorite destination of nature lovers and those who despise the deckchair and beach. Karystos, Almiropotamos Marmari, Styra the Mills and villages of Cavo Doro are some of the stations of this journey. It can stand to Mills that are at the root of Mount Ochi, near the castle Castello Rosso. From there you can reach the famous gorge Dimosari with the dense bushes, wild cliffs and the amazing finish of the beach Kallianos. In Styra will encounter Gorge Charaka and mysterious «drakospita» that are built with huge stone blocks. The revelation of the trip but this is the villages of Cavo Doro experienced electricity only in the 80s. In Addis, discover a unique phenomenon. Its inhabitants have developed an own dialect with whistles. The original way of communication that began in the years of Ottoman rule. From Addis you can visit the ancient Archampoli that is hidden in a gorge of Cavo Doro.