The beautiful island of Evia
ith fantastic nature, awe-inspiring beaches and rich culture, Evia combines the best of the Greek mainland and islands. And best of all, it’s just a short drive from Athens.
Visit the thermal springs of Edipsos
The Edipsos Springs were renowned in antiquity for their unique properties. To the never-ending line of emperors and Roman generals who visited the baths, you can add 19th and 20th century prime ministers, writers and dignitaries. And as well as immersing yourself in the healing waters, you’ll admire Thermae Sylla – a neoclassical masterpiece built around an impressive tower – and the old baths designed by renowned architect Ernst Ziller.
Admire the bridge that welcomes you to Evia
The New Chalkida Bridge, connecting Evia with the mainland since 1992, is a masterpiece. The first cable-stayed suspension bridge in Greece, it is almost 700m long and (at its highest point) 35.5m tall. Its pylons rise to 90m, carrying a road suspended by 144 wire cables. You’ll admire it from all angles, particularly at night when it is lit up.
Discover the best beaches of Evia
There are fantastic beaches seemingly hidden around every bend on Evia – Edipsos, Politikon, Limnionas, Kavos, Gregolimanos and, of course, everyone’s favourite, Agia Anna-Agkali to the north. Further south, you’ll find Hiliadou, with its lush vegetation, sand and pebbles of every shape and size and a sea cave. The beach took its name from the small Byzantine church of Panagia Hiliadou (meaning the thousandth) as, according to tradition, this was the thousandth church built by Empress Theodora.
The slow escape to nature
With fantastic nature, awe-inspiring beaches and rich culture, Evia combines the best of the Greek mainland and islands. And best of all, it’s just a short drive from Athens.
Strictly speaking, Evia is an island off the eastern coast of mainland Greece, although it is connected to the mainland by an imposing bridge in the city of Chalkida. Not that visitors to this special part of Greece care much about such details because in Evia you can enjoy the very best of the Greek islands and mainland. And at the same time, Evia has a unique identity of its own.
Firs and tamarisks, imposing mountains and endless beaches, fish and game, dragon houses and lighthouses, thermal springs, old monasteries, waterfalls, ravines, stone-built guesthouses, the Cavo Doro Cape … and so much more await on your holidays in Evia.
Plus the bonus of the budget-friendly town of Chalkida, with its long seaside promenades. Yes, Evia – just a couple of hours from Athens – seems to hold the whole of Greece within its shores.
