Where is Evia?
Evia is located along the east coast of mainland Greece, not far from Athens. Even for more timid drivers, it's a relatively easy route along the wide highway leading from Athens to Thessaloniki. There is a bridge over to Evvia at Chalkidiki.
Who goes to Evia?
Evia is one of the "secret" islands that the Greeks seem to keep for themselves. In general, it will be a less-touristy, more "Greek" experience. Most people working in the service industry will speak English, but you may encounter a few who don't and you may actually get some use out of that Greek language cheat sheet.Don't Miss
Evvia is renowned for its seafood and handcrafts.Sightseeing on Evvia
Like thermal springs? There are several sites which offer mineral baths. The most developed is at Edipsos. One thermal option is the luxurious Thermae Sylla hotel.More on natural Spas and Springs Throughout Greece
Like Crete, Evia has many small mountain villages in beautiful settings. They often have local handcrafts and unusual food products, and many of them have significant chapels worth finding "the lady with a key" to open them up so you can take a look around. It's customary to leave a coin in the coin box and I like to give one to the key keeper as well.
Trips to Evia
One very reasonably priced foodie-friendly trip to Evia is from Culture and Cuisine in Evia, a company which focuses on exploring Evia and delving deep into its food traditions. Their trips start and end in Athens and provide transportation to and from Evvia itself. In 2011, the price for a week-long trip was about $1100 per person.Another option is to explore the coastline of Evia on a yacht-based tour which can provide an affordable and unique way of looking at the coastline.
