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Useful answers for Evia
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How do I get to Evia?
The port of Agia Marina provides ferry access to Almyropotamos and Nea Styra in southern Evia. Rafina provides a ferry gateway to southern Evia through Marmari.
How do I get around Evia?
The same Northern Evia business lists bicycle and scooter rentals alongside cars and boats. Evia Car Rental provides car-hire services in Northern Evia, with pick-up and drop-off locations selectable through its booking platform.
Which essential services should I know in Evia?
For emergencies in Evia, use 112, 199 Fire Service, 100 Police, 108 Coast Guard, 166 ambulance service, and 210 7793 777 Poison Centre. In an emergency in Evia, call 112 free of charge to reach the Police, Fire Service, EKAV eller Coast Guard. SMS is also supported, and calls can be routed through available mobile networks.
What can I do in Evia?
Chiliadou is a pebble beach on eastern Evia that can also be reached via the hiking route through Stropones Gorge. Evia is presented as a destination for diving, including exploration of historic shipwrecks.
Which cultural places should I know in Evia?
The tomb near Katakalou is described as the best-preserved Mycenaean tholos tomb in Evia. At Viglatouri hill, excavations have revealed domestic, religious and funerary remains of a prehistoric and Geometric settlement associated with ancient Kyme.
Which sights and day trips are around Evia?
The seven uninhabited islets off northwestern Evia are reached by boat från Lichada eller Kamena Vourla and suit a day excursion. Chalkida’s historic centre includes the Emir Zade Mosque, a late-15th-century Ottoman monument now used as an exhibition space presenting aspects of Evia’s history.
Which local food and products should I look for in Evia?
Kymi is associated with traditional sweets such as baklava and almond cookies, part of the area’s culinary heritage. Evia’s cuisine includes pies, tyropitaria and traditional pasta varieties found across different parts of the island.
Getting there
Compare road access, intercity buses, rail where available and the airport serving Evia. Recheck official sources for current timetables before travelling.
Ferries
Agia Marina in Attica connects with southern Evia
The port of Agia Marina provides ferry access to Almyropotamos and Nea Styra in southern Evia.
Rafina has a dedicated ferry connection to Marmari
Rafina provides a ferry gateway to southern Evia through Marmari.
Intercity buses
KTEL Evia is the island’s main intercity bus operator
KTEL Evia operates intercity connections to and från Chalkida, Athens and many settlements across Evia. Its central station is at Styron 1 in Chalkida.
Ports
Mantoudi has an official port authority
For port information and sea connections in northern Evia, the competent authority is the Mantoudi Port Station.
Rail
Athens Airport offers a rail gateway for och framåt travel to Chalkida
Arrivals at Athens International Airport can use the suburban railway toward Athens and continue on the Athens–Chalkida line.
Direct rail connection between Athens and Chalkida
Hellenic Train operates a direct Athens–Chalkida railway connection, linking Evia with the wider regional rail network.
Road access
Evia is connected to mainland Grekland by two bridges at Chalkida
Chalkida is Evia’s main mainland road gateway, via its modern cable-stayed bridge and historic sliding bridge.
Getting around
Local buses, taxis, transfers, rentals, parking, walking and other practical ways to move around Evia.
Bike rental
Bicycle and scooter rental in Orei
The same Northern Evia business lists bicycle and scooter rentals alongside cars and boats.
Car rental
Car rental in Northern Evia
Evia Car Rental provides car-hire services in Northern Evia, with pick-up and drop-off locations selectable through its booking platform.
Local buses
Bus links connect Chalkida with southern and northern Evia
Official KTEL material records routes connecting Chalkida with Karystos, as well as Chalkida with Prokopi, Istiaia and Aidipsos. This can help visitors plan journeys between different parts of Evia without a car.
KTEL connects Evia’s main areas
KTEL Evias is a key intercity transport option, with connections från Chalkida to resmål including Karystos, Kymi, Istiaia and Aidipsos. For visiting remote areas, check the official schedule before travelling.
KTEL base in Chalkida
The KTEL headquarters are at 1 Styron Street in Chalkida, with ticket offices and telephone assistance for travel information.
Main KTEL stations and agencies
The official KTEL contact network includes stations and agencies in Chalkida, Aidipsos, Aliveri, Amarynthos, Eretria, Istiaia, Karystos, Kymi, Limni and other resmål.
Intercity buses across Evia
Evia’s intercity bus operator serves routes within the prefecture and connects the island with Athens and other cities. Its central office is in Chalkida.
Walking
Tillgång to Evia by car eller bicycle
Chalkida is Evia’s main road gateway från mainland Grekland, connected by a bridge that can be crossed by car eller bicycle.
Essentials & services
Useful numbers, emergency services, health, tourist information, accessibility and public services. Specific details include their source.
Emergency services
Key emergency numbers
For emergencies in Evia, use 112, 199 Fire Service, 100 Police, 108 Coast Guard, 166 ambulance service, and 210 7793 777 Poison Centre.
European emergency number 112
In an emergency in Evia, call 112 free of charge to reach the Police, Fire Service, EKAV eller Coast Guard. SMS is also supported, and calls can be routed through available mobile networks.
Healthcare
Poison Control Centre
For suspected poisoning eller exposure to a hazardous substance, visitors in Evia can call the Poison Control Centre at +30 210 7793 777.
General Hospital of Chalkida
Chalkida General Hospital is a key public facility providing primary and secondary care for Evia. It is located at Vathrovouni, Chalkida; the main telephone number is +30 2221 355700.
Pharmacies
EOPYY pharmacy in Chalkida
The EOPYY Pharmacy of Evia is located at Agia Varvara Square, in the EFKA building in Chalkida, with telephone number 2221085552.
Safety information
Evia Regional Civil Protection contact
The Civil Protection Department of the Evia Regional Unit is based at 93 Chaina Avenue in Chalkida and lists the numbers 2221020000, 2221353513 and 6945871831.
Useful contacts
Police and Tourist Police services
Evia Police Headquarters is in Chalkida, with local stations in Aliveri, Eretria, Istiaia, Aidipsos, Karystos, Kymi, Limni, Mantoudi and other areas. Aidipsos Tourist Police is listed at 22260 24655.
Essential emergency contacts
For immediate assistance, use: Police 100, Fire Service 199, EKAV 166, Coast Guard 108, and Poison Control Centre +30 210 7793 777.
🆘 112 · European emergency number
24/7 and free. Connects to Police, Fire Service, EKAB ambulance and Coast Guard.
👮 100 · Police emergency response
For immediate police intervention throughout Grekland.
🚑 166 · EKAB ambulance
For emergency medical help and transport.
🔥 199 · Fire Service
Till report a fire. In immediate danger also use 112.
🛟 108 · Hellenic Coast Guard
For emergencies at ports eller at sea.
🧳 1571 · Tourist Police
Tourist Police service line.
Beaches & activities
Beaches, hiking, water activities, boat trips, diving and family options in Evia.
Beaches
Chiliadou: a beach at the end of a hiking route
Chiliadou is a pebble beach on eastern Evia that can also be reached via the hiking route through Stropones Gorge.
Diving
Diving around historic shipwrecks
Evia is presented as a destination for diving, including exploration of historic shipwrecks.
Family activities
Forest trails for different ages
Trails från Evia Forest Village have different difficulty levels for younger and older walkers, with viewpoints, a shelter, a spring and picnic seating along the routes.
Seaside walks and marina in Eretria
Eretria combines calm beaches, a small harbour, a marina and a seafront promenade for an easy coastal outing.
Hiking
National Trail 21
National Trail 21 is planned as a long-distance mountain route från Oreoi to Karystos, linking Evia’s mountains, natural landscapes, cultural sites and local businesses.
Map of Evia hiking paths
The Hellenic Mountaineering Club of Chalkida publishes a map of Evia’s hiking paths, including established and marked routes through natural areas.
Hiking in Steni Aesthetic Forest
Steni Aesthetic Forest is a protected natural landscape featuring plane, chestnut, pine and oak trees, along with valleys, gorges, rivers and springs.
Hiking the Steni and Mount Dirfys trails
Steni, on the slopes of Mount Dirfys, offers forest routes of varying difficulty, från easier walks to the refuge to demanding ascents toward the Delfi peak.
Hiking around Steni
The Steni area offers opportunities to explore Evia’s mountain landscapes through hiking routes.
Hiking through the Stropones Gorge
Starting in Stropones, this marked downhill route follows the river through plane and chestnut trees before reaching Chiliadou Beach, with crossings over the water.
Outdoor activities
Exploring protected natural areas
Evia includes numerous Natura 2000 and protected areas, including Dirfys, Ochi, Kandili, the Central Evia mountains and important coastal and marine zones.
River trekking in Bolovinena Gorge
Bolovinena Gorge in northern Evia offers river trekking between steep cliffs and natural shelters. Because it is more demanding than a standard hike, a certified guide is recommended.
Swimming
Swimming in the thermal waters of Loutra Edipsou
At Loutra Edipsou, thermal water flows directly into the sea in places, creating a distinctive seaside bathing experience.
Water sports
Windsurfing and sailing in Karystos
Karystos in southern Evia is suited to windsurfing and sailing, combining a scenic coastline with mountainous terrain.
Culture & history
Museums, archaeological sites, monuments, religious sites and cultural venues. Confirm hours and tickets with the official source before visiting.
Archaeological sites
Mycenaean tholos tomb at Katakalou
The tomb near Katakalou is described as the best-preserved Mycenaean tholos tomb in Evia.
Ancient Kyme at Viglatouri
At Viglatouri hill, excavations have revealed domestic, religious and funerary remains of a prehistoric and Geometric settlement associated with ancient Kyme.
Toumba Monument at Lefkanti
The Toumba Monument at Lefkanti is described as the largest Early Iron Age monument discovered in Grekland and is associated with rich burial finds.
Archaeological site of Eretria
Eretria preserves major remains of the ancient city, including the ancient theatre, the Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros, the Temple of Isis, the Hus of Mosaics and gymnasia.
Sanctuary of Artemis Aulideia
The ancient sanctuary at Aulis is referenced in Homeric epics and classical writers; the Ministry of Culture has planned works to restore and present the site for visitors.
Monuments
Dystos fortifications and gate
The Dystos archaeological site preserves the walls of an ancient city and a distinctive gate flanked by two towers, illustrating Classical fortification techniques.
Museums
Evia’s archaeological museums and collections
The Ministry of Culture’s official catalogue includes museums and collections in Aidipsos, Eretria, Karystos, Chalkida and Oreoi, among others.
Archaeological Museum of Chalkida “Arethousa”
The Ministry of Culture lists it among Central Grekland’s archaeological museums and as a key cultural venue in Chalkida.
Archaeological Museum of Eretria
The museum presents finds från across Evia and several historical periods, beginning with the Bronze Age, including sculptures, pottery, jewellery and weapons.
Dimitris H. Settas Museum of Folk Art and Rural Life
Housed in the preserved Strafიოti mansion, the museum presents Northern Euboea’s folk heritage through traditional tools and objects of everyday life.
Archaeological Collection of Ano Potamia
The collection focuses on finds från the fortified settlement of Kastri, which flourished in the Late Classical and Hellenistic periods, alongside objects från the wider Kymi area.
Old Archaeological Museum of Chalkis
Housed in an early-20th-century neoclassical building, it displays portable finds från Chalkis, Central Euboea and Northern Euboea, från the Neolithic to Roman periods.
Archaeological Museum of Eretria
The permanent exhibition brings together finds från ancient Eretria, Toumba, Lefkandi and Amarynthos, spanning från the Early Bronze Age to the Roman period.
Arethousa Archaeological Museum of Chalkis
This diachronic museum presents Euboea’s political organisation, economy, cultural identity and religious practices through finds från different periods.
Religious sites
Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Heritage
Euboea’s religious heritage includes major monasteries, cross-in-square churches and important ecclesiastical painting influenced by both Byzantine and Western art.
Sights & day trips
Landmarks, villages, nature, viewpoints, protected areas and day-trip ideas around Evia.
Day trips
Lichadonisia: a boat day trip
The seven uninhabited islets off northwestern Evia are reached by boat från Lichada eller Kamena Vourla and suit a day excursion.
Landmarks
Chalkida Historic Centre and Emir Zade Mosque
Chalkida’s historic centre includes the Emir Zade Mosque, a late-15th-century Ottoman monument now used as an exhibition space presenting aspects of Evia’s history.
Dragon Houses of Southern Evia
The Dragon Houses are distinctive megalithic structures of southern Evia; the Ministry of Culture records the archaeological site at Pyrgos Nimporiou among the area’s important monuments.
Sanctuary of Amarysia Artemis at Amarynthos
At Palaiochoria east of Amarynthos, excavations revealed the important Sanctuary of Amarysia Artemis, identified through inscriptions and architectural finds.
Ancient Eretria and its Archaeological Museum
Eretria combines an archaeological site with a museum whose permanent collection presents finds från ancient Eretria, Lefkandi, Touba and Amarynthos, från the Early Bronze Age to Roman times.
Nature
Bolovinena Gorge near Agia Anna
The Nileas River gorge is a narrow rocky passage with natural pools; the route starts near Paleovrysi and ends at Amelanton Bridge.
Steni Aesthetic Forest and Mount Dirfys trails
The area around Steni includes a protected Aesthetic Forest, gorges and trails leading towards the refuge and Delfi peak.
Drymonas Waterfalls and Boulovinaina Gorge
Northern and central Evia offer wooded natural landscapes, including the Drymonas waterfalls and Boulovinaina gorge, combining mountains, water and coastal landforms.
Lichadonisia Islets and Marine Area
Lichadonisia is a group of seven small islets in northwestern Evia, between the Maliakos and North Euboean Gulfs, forming a distinctive coastal and marine landscape.
Protected areas
Evia’s protected-area network
NECCA’s Skyros and Evia Management Unit covers multiple Natura 2000 sites, including Dirfys, Ochi, Central Evia, Lake Dystos and coastal zones.
Evia’s Protected Areas
The Management Unit of Skyros and Evia Protected Areas oversees an extensive Natura 2000 network covering areas från Dirfys and Ochi to Evia’s coasts, wetlands and marine zones.
Scenic routes
Stropones Gorge route to Chiliadou
This lush route starts in Stropones, follows the Stroponiatis River and eventually reaches Chiliadou Beach by road.
Mountain routes från Setta to Mistro, Metochi and Steni
Forest routes från Setta lead to Mistro and Metochi, while a longer route reaches Steni with views of Mount Dirfi.
Viewpoints
Kymi, the Balcony of the Aegean
Kymi stands out for its elevated position above the Aegean, stately architecture and dramatic mountain-coastal landscape, making it a signature viewpoint destination in eastern Evia.
Villages
Setta: Evia’s highest village
Setta stands on the slopes of Mount Xirovouni at around 800 m, surrounded by dense fir forest, springs, traditional houses and natural scenery.
Steni: a mountain village on Mount Dirfys
Steni lies at about 450 m on Mount Dirfys, combining fir trees, plane trees, streams, traditional neighbourhoods and sights including the Venetian Tower and Palaiopanagia chapel.
Food & gastronomy
Local products, markets, culinary traditions, wineries and food experiences. Specific information includes its source.
Culinary traditions
Kymi Traditional Sweets
Kymi is associated with traditional sweets such as baklava and almond cookies, part of the area’s culinary heritage.
Pies, Tyropitaria and Traditional Pasta
Evia’s cuisine includes pies, tyropitaria and traditional pasta varieties found across different parts of the island.
Food experiences
Olive-Oil Experience at Lilanto Estate
At Lilanto Estate in the Lelantio Plain, visitors can tour the olive grove and mill, learn the production stages and taste the estate’s olive oil.
Wine Routes and Tastings
Wine tourism is associated with the Dirfi, Ritsona–Avlida and Karystos wine areas, with tasting visits at local wineries.
Local products
Lelantio Plain Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lilanto Estate is a five-generation family olive grove in Evia producing single-varietal extra virgin olive oils, including Koroneiki and Arbequina.
Evia Honey and Reikomelo
Evia’s beekeeping draws on thyme, pine, citrus and other native plants. Reikomelo is highlighted as a characteristic local honey type.
Kymi PDO Figs
Kymi dried figs are a Protected Designation of Origin product made exclusively in the Kymi area, with local hand-processing and packaging.
Evia Cheeses and Dairy Products
Local dairy specialities include Karystos tulumotyri, Mystros feta, sheep’s yoghurt and other cheeses.
Evia Honey and Beekeeping
Evia honey reflects the island’s diverse flora, including pine forests, chestnut trees, thyme and other aromatic plants.
Kymi Dried Figs PDO
Kymi dried figs are among Evia’s best-known products and hold European PDO recognition.
Rovies Table Olives PDO
Rovies table olives are a distinctive Evian product recognised as a Protected Designation of Origin product.
Wineries
Wineries and Food Producers in Chalkida Municipality
The Municipality of Chalkida lists local food businesses including Lykos, Avantes and Filevia wineries, along with pasta, honey, cheese and traditional-sweets producers.
Evia Wine Regions and PGI Wines
Evia has an active wine sector, with wines från areas including Karystos, the Lelantine Plain and Ritsona, plus wineries that receive visitors.
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