Learning the secret of the strength of Hercules, exploring the "houses of the Dragon", being in the heart of ancient Hellas and immediately being transferred to the Venetian period - such a unique program can be offered only by Euboea.
Euboea, or, as it is also called, Evia is an amazing island. So amazing that, like a sphinx, proposes puzzles to all wanderers even when entering their lands. Despite the fact that from the mainland Greece, Evia is separated by 38 meters of water, the mystery of these waters forced Aristotle himself to think a lot about it. The current here rushes with a speed of 8 miles per hour; moreover, it changes its direction every five hours! All travelers want to remain here for admiring the famous standing waves of the Euripus Channel. There are not so much tourists on the island of Euboea. Despite the fact that Evia is the second largest island of Hellas, this quiet place has not yet been fully developed.
Excursions to Evia necessarily call you upon to explore the capital of the island, the city of Chalkis. In the days of ancient Greece, this polis was the largest shopping center in Greece. Here the cultural life was in full swing, the real artifact of which was the theater dedicated to the god of wine and the holiday, Dionysus. Centuries had been flowing, and with the advent of the 13th century, the capital of the island was captured by Venetian conquerors. Since that time, an entire block has remained untouched, keeping in itself the samples of Venetian and then Ottoman architecture.
The deeper the tourist moves away from the capital, the more interesting the terrain becomes. To the south of Chalkis, ancient Eretria lures visitors with stunning views of the mountainous terrain, dense forests and difficult paths. There are also healing springs, water from which heals the body and inspires the spirit. Eretria is the most developed resort city of Evia. Along with a rest on the wild beaches and in the best SPA-salons, here you can create for yourself a fantastic cultural program. The Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros, the famous museum of ancient history, the ruins of the ancient city of Acropolis, and the spirit of the Socratic school of philosophy are all here.
Eretria, constantly struggling with Karystos for the palm resort’s supremacy, lurked in the southern extremity of the island of Evia. This city is located in a very picturesque place. On one side, it is surrounded by the beautiful bay, on the other it is closed from the public eyes by the Ochi Mountain’s tridents. Here you will be able to experience all kinds of marine entertainment, revel in the snow-white sand and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that can be offered only by Greece. Adventurers can climb to the top of Mount Ochi and look into the mysterious "Houses of the Dragon", in one of which the temple of Elijah the Prophet is nestled peacefully.
Chalcis and the south of the island favor the beach entertainment and cultural exploration; the north is created for all who are in search of living water and the elixir of immortality. After all, the waters of Aidipsos have such a life-giving effect that Hercules himself was gaining strength for new exploits. Hydrogen sulfide, radon and other microelements escape from the ground with an effervescent cocktail of hot steam, healing wounds and body until nowadays. Whatever the purpose of your trip to Evia is, everyone comes back from there rested, inspired, and dreaming to return there.
