Evia is the second largest island in the Aegean. Chalkida, as its capital, is a destination that has it all..
Natural wonder, history, seafront, good food, romance, and nightlife. It is an excellent holiday destination, especially if you’re looking for a quick escape from Athens (just a 1-hour drive). What makes it unique in the world is the Evripos tidal phenomenon, where the waters change direction every six hours, with a brief pause in between. It is truly impressive to watch it from the old sliding bridge especially at sunrise or sunset. It is one of the oldest cities in Greece. It was here that the Euboean colonization (they founded colonies such as Cumae in Italy and Naxos in Sicily). Although it is a city, it is surrounded by beautiful beaches and offers plenty of gastronomic options for every taste.
Natural wonder, history, seafront, good food, romance, and nightlife. It is an excellent holiday destination, especially if you’re looking for a quick escape from Athens (just a 1-hour drive). What makes it unique in the world is the Evripos tidal phenomenon, where the waters change direction every six hours, with a brief pause in between. It is truly impressive to watch it from the old sliding bridge especially at sunrise or sunset. It is one of the oldest cities in Greece. It was here that the Euboean colonization (they founded colonies such as Cumae in Italy and Naxos in Sicily). Although it is a city, it is surrounded by beautiful beaches and offers plenty of gastronomic options for every taste.
Beautiful Beaches- Valopoula : a small, beautiful beach with a beach bar.
- Agios Minas: a nearby, quiet, and clean beach.
- Alikes Beach, Drosia: the largest and best-organized beach, featuring lively beach bars.
- Loukisia – small harbors: Clean, deep waters.
- Asteria : : a seaside beach right beside the small bridge
- Lefkandi , Eretria, Politika, and Dafni (beautiful seaside destinations near Chalkida)
- Limnionas, Chiliadou, Agia Anna, Limni, Rovies, Agioi Apostoloi, Thapsa, Kalamos, Korasida, Vythouri, Petali (for a day trip)
Food & Entertainment- Traditional ouzeri and seaside fish taverns– fresh seafood and ouzo by the sea, along the waterfront as well as in nearby villages.
- Meat lovers– traditional and gourmet taverns throughout the city and the surrounding villages.
- Bars and cafés along the new seafront and around the areas near the old bridge.
- NightlifeChalkida is famous for its lively nightlife, especially in the summer, with seaside venues in Glyfa as well as in Alikes.
Excursions near Chalkida- Eretria: Archaeological interest and a beautiful beach
- Steni Dirfyos: A perfect spot for nature enthusiasts and mountain hikers, with the enchanting Agali Gorge as a highlight.
- Prokopi, Pili, Agia Anna, Limni, Rovies: charming spots, perfect for relaxation and nearby getaways.
- The church of Panagia at Chiliadou : a 12th-century church, founded by Empress Theodora, renowned for its stone relief icon of the Virgin Mary.
- The Cave and the Tholos Tomb in Aliveri.
- Marmari – Karystos: the medieval Bourtzi Tower and the mysterious Dragon House of Mount Ochi.
- Drymona Waterfalls at an altitude of 600 m surrounded by a forest of fir, black pine, oak, and arbutus trees.
- Kymi – the ‘Balcony of the Aegean.’ Its landscape combines dense greenery with crystal-clear waters and golden sandy beaches. From its port, ferries depart for the island of Skyros.
