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   Euboea/Sporades
Location map of Eboea / Sporades Euboea (Evia) is one of the largest islands of the Aegean, the second after Crete. It extends along the mainland coast, separated from it by the Evoikos Gulf and the Straits of Evripos.

Euboea presents many peculiarities and offers ideal conditions for the development of tourism. In northern Euboea one will find towns with intense tourism activity yet villages that are nearly untouched by modern life are scattered among olive groves leading to scenic beaches, villages with a strong sense of traditional colour maintaining their customs and celebrations.

Lush fertile valleys, wooded slopes and mountains made for climbing, organised beaches and magical out of the way shores, the northern part of the island hosts the alpine view of Euboea.

Euboea - Gregolimano

Euboea

 

Oak, fir, pine and other trees grow on the banks of streams. Pleasurable walks in the unsullied countryside between the strictly traditional villages are the best way to get to know Euboea better.

Euboea - Limni Villages and towns like Limni, a beautiful town with a long history and tradition, bedecked with fine white houses reflected in the sea. The fertile plain of Istiea and beautiful Edipsos known since antiquity for its spas and the miraculous waters with medicinal powers.

Southern Euboea has been home to important cities for centuries, cities like Halkida, the island's capital, and significant archaeological sites such as Retiree. The listed old houses of the ship masters and the seaside villages on quiet scenic beaches are real jewels. And here in the interior of southern Euboea, we encounter pine, oak, fir and poplar forests. Running water such as the mineral water of the famous spring of Heneftiko.

Euboea - Eretria

Picturesque villages, with churches and monasteries and an authentic island feel, like the port of Kimi from where boats leave for the Sporades. Here the visitor has the chance to combine the quiet life with wonderful sandy beaches and sea sports, tasty local specialities and fresh seafood, and delicious wine. The large amounts of sunshine in the Sporades and the 'meltemia', the Aegean's seasonal northern wind, attract many tourists in the summer.

Skiathos is a verdant idyllic paradise with more than 70 bays and coves and three harbours. Nine small islands orbit Skiathos as if mesmerised by the island's beauty. Skiathos is a popular resort with an active nightlife. Skiathos

Skopelos Skopelos is exceptionally beautiful with scenic coves, bright white churches and monasteries among picturesque farm-houses glimpsed through the gold-green of the olive groves on even slopes, under the brilliant light of the sun.
Alonissos is long and thin and surrounded by scattered islets. These islets and the area around them are the Marine Park which is the last refuge of the Mediterranean sea Monachus-monachus. The ruins of an ancient city can be found on Psathoura and a cave decorated with multi-hued stalactites and the stalagmites is the famous cave of the Cyclops. Alonissos

Skyros - Interior of a House Skyros is low hills, good underwater fishing and diving, crystal clear water, sandy beaches, little seaside tavernas, sea caves and the unique Skyrian ponies. From the castle above the Hora, which combines Byzantine and Venetian ruins with older fortifications, the town spreads out below you in a cubist dream.

Each of the houses has an interior that reminds one of a folk art museum, and much of the hand made folk art is sold in little shops.