| A magnificent combination of characteristics of an Island and a mountainous area, Evia with its perfect infrastructure is the second largest Island of Greece. The Capital City of this Island is beautiful Chalkida, an enchanting pictorial synthesis. A cosmopolitan City with many famous archaeological sites and a particular charm and nobility, Chalkida is mostly famous for the strange and rare phenomenon of the tide changing its direction every 6 hours. It has numerous alternatives to offer its visitors and is the ideal solution for all of you wishing to escape from everyday stress for just a weekend ( it is located only 70 km from Athens), as well as for your summer holidays. In Chalkida you can never get bored, there are many things that you can do and many areas that you can visit. Chalkida, the Capital of Evia, the second largest Island of beautiful and sunny Greece, is situated only 70 km from Athens making it ideal for a relaxing "get-away" weekend or for your summer holidays. If you want to go to Chalkida you can take the Athens-Lamia national road and follow the deviation or even take the train from Athens. During your stay at the cosmopolitan Chalkida you will have the ability to visit many famous archaeological sites, as well as picturesque areas. We suggest that you visit the ancient temple of Artemis of Avlida and the well-known altar where Iphigenia was sacrificed in order for the gods to let the Greeks depart and go to Troy. At the old sliding bridge you can admire a rare phenomenon of nature. The waters of the sea changing their direction every 6 hours, a unique sight which has intrigued many famous people during the ancient times, such as well known Aristotle. In Chalkida you will find many magnificent Sandy Beaches offering every modern facility and crystal-clear waters where you will certainly enjoy your swim. Besides, all over this Island you will find plenty of gorgeous Beaches which will surely make a lasting impression on you. In the neighboring area of Chalkida, it is also worth visiting the summer resort Edipsos, 117 km from Chalkida, which is mostly famous for its healing baths, the natural harbor of Evia, Eretria, which is only 22 km from Chalkida, the commercial center of north Evia, Istiaia, the wonderful and picturesque summer resort Amarynthos and the beautiful Karystos, 129 km from the Capital of the Island. |
