» Evia
Capital: Chalkida
Population: 215.136 (2001)
Distance from Athens: 90 km.
Main areas are: Eretria, Karystos, Kimi, Pefki, Chalkida.
For unforgettable holidays Evoia is the place which is the second largest island of Greece and at the location Evripos is less than a hundred metres away from
the main land and makes it easy for cars to cross. Many Greek personalities favor Chalkida as their holiday resort. It is cosmopolitan and has great beaches for
all tastes. The town hall is a place to visit on the waterfront and also the red house of Mallios family which was built in 1884 by the French architect Flegy.
The archaeological museum has artifacts from all over the island of Evoia with rare findings. There are also the house with the statues and the Central
Municipal Library. Eretria is a beautiful corner of Greece, a tourist attraction with clean wide streets, a glorious past and a vibrant future. It is located on South
Evoia. It is known since ancient times and the forces of the city participated in the Trojan War. You must visit the ancient theater, the archaeological museum, t
he temple of Dionysus, the ruins of the ancient acropolis and the roman baths. Also, the house of Kanaris built in 1847 and the Island of Dreams which connects
with the city of Eretria with a small bridge. The municipality of Eretria has a hotel waiting for you and your friends.
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