Euboea or Evia is the second-largest island in Greece after Crete, just an hour’s drive from Athens. There are about 12000 acres of natural forest and woodland, unaffected by mass tourism. With so many areas of natural beauty, this beautiful island surpasses all other Greek islands in diversity and offers an alternative kind of tourism. Before you begin sailing in Evia, we highly recommend you to explore several sights and villages and take in the exceptional magic this uncharted island has to offer.

According to mythology, the island is the birthplace of the Goddess Hera, who was raised on Mount Ochi by the nymph Makri. Today, mount Ochi stands at an elevation of 1386 meters and has one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Greece, known as the Dimosari Gorge. The gorge features chestnut trees, plane trees, uncountable flowers and animals, and ends up at Kallianos Beach. Dirfy is also a special place of ecological interest. Crossing the Agali Gorge in Dirfys is an amazing experience that cannot be missed. The waterfalls in Manikia are outside the homonymous village, offering a top hiking experience in an amazing natural environment. The route ends at a secret waterfall that is 25 m high and combines rivers, lakes, and steep cliffs.

The capital of Euboea is Chalkida, regarded as the city of “crazy waters.” The Greek mainland is connected to Chalkida by a big bridge that has a height of 90 m and a total length of 395 m. It is said that within the narrow strait of the Evripos bridge, there are changing water currents that go up and down in different phases. Chalkida, together with Eretria, is one of the most important city-states on the island. According to legends, they were involved in one of the first civil wars in antiquity. Along with the prominent cities of Chalkis and Eretria, the coastal town of Kymi and Styra will make you go back in time. Styra and Kymi both have ports, allowing visitors to be amused by the natural beauty of their beaches along the coast.