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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. |
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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.

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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. |
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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.
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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.

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.
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| 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. |
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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.
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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.
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