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Evia is the second largest island after Crete, in Greece. Its beauty is really appreciated by all its visitors. Mountains alternate with sea, creating a spectacular landscape.

There is rich vegetation and its beaches with crystal-clear waters make Evia really popular. You should definitely come and explore them!

The capital of Evia is Chalkida. It is located about on the middle of Evia, so it is accessible by both southern and northern parts of the island.

It is a popular destination for residents of nearby places. There is great nightlife, shops and a variety of entertainments. There more picturesque towns as Eretria or Amarinthos, where in beautiful taverns you can taste fresh fish and other local products. Staying in any of these towns, there are great facilities for you! Hotels, great residences and everything you desire will be in this beautiful island! Arrange a business trip with destination to Evia! You will be fascinated with conference centers that are provided!

Prefecture Of Evia
Area (sq.km): 4.167
Population (2001): 217.278
Population Density(hab/sq.km): 52
Capital City: Halkida
Number of Hotels: 214
Number of hotel Rooms: 14.941

Tourism Police Stations
Name: Tourism Police Station(Summer)
Location: Edipsos
Address: 3, Okeanidon Street, P.O. Box 343 00 Edipsos
Telephone: 22260 24655

Name Tourism Police Station
Location: Halkida
Address: 32, El. Venizelou Street, P.O. Box 341 00 Halkida
Telephone: 22210 77777

Camping sites
Agia Anna, Agia Anna Evia, Tel: 22270 97250
Alykes, Drossia Evia, Tel: 22210 99868
Eva, Malakonda Evia, Tel: 22290 68081/2
Milos, Eretria Evia, Tel: 22290 60420/1
Pefki, Pefki Evia, Tel: 22960 41121
Rovies, Rovies Evia, Tel: 22270 71120,2,3

Domestic Port Authorities
City: Aliveri
Category: Deputy Port Authority
Tel: 22230 22318
VHF Channels: 07,12,14

City: Edipsos
Category: Central Port Authority
Tel: 22260 22464
VHF Channels: 07,12

City: Halkida
Category: Navigation Station
Tel: 22210 28888, 22210 22236
VHF Channels: 07,12

City: Halkida
Category: Central Port Authority
Tel: 22210 74446
VHF Channels: 12
City: Kimi
Category: Deputy Port Authority
Tel: 22220 22606
VHF Channels: 12

City: Limni
Category: Port Authority Station
Tel: 22270 31496, 22270 31796
VHF Channels: 12
City: Mandoudi
Category: Port Authority Station
Tel: 22270 22020
VHF Channels: 12,16

City: Oropos
Category: Port Authority Station
Tel: 22950 37270
VHF Channels: 7,12

Long Distance Buses
From Athens daily to: EDIPSOS
Ktel Address: Liossion St..
Tel: 210 8317153
Route: 06.45, 12.45, 14.45, 16.45 (Fr. only)
Return: 07.45, 13.30, 17.30
Price: 8,85
Duration: 3 hrs 15'

From Athens daily to: HALKIDA
Ktel Address: Liossion St..
Tel: 210 8317153
Route: From 05.30 to 21.00 every 30', 21.45
Return: From 05.00 to 19.30 every 30', 20.15, 21.00
Price: 4,50
Duration: 1 h 15'

From Athens daily to: KIMI
Ktel Address: Liossion St..
Tel: 210 8317163
Route: 13.30 (exc. Fr., Sun.), 14.30 (Fr., Sun. only)
Return: 08.00, 14.00 (Sun. only)
Price: 9,95 + ferry 7,25
Duration: 5 hrs

Canyons
Name: The Xarakas Canyon
Location: Nea Stira
Description: The Harakas Gorge, ideal for walking (2-hour walk).

Caves
Name: Sila
Location: Edipsos
Description: The Cave Of Sylla is situated adjacent to the spring of Agii Anargyri, where Syllaresorted to seek cure from gout.

Name: Agia Triada
Location: Karystos
Description: Agia Triada Cave. Evidence of Prehistoric settlement was unearthed here.

Name: Spileo
Location: Lihada
Description: The Cave, which is still unexplored, occupies the site known as "Pasogourni", on the hillock of Profitis Ilias.

Name: Spilies
Location: Linaria
Description: The area numbers five or six caves, lying some 18 nautical miles SE from the port (2 hour-trip). The biggest cave, Pentekali, is accessible by boat. The beauty of the stalactite decoration and the green bottom of the sea are truly awe-inspiring. The cave of Diatrypti, which has two openings, can be crossed by low-freeboard boat. The landscape and the entire route are captivating.

Diving Centers
Name: Dioussis Nikolaos
Location: Edipsos
Address: I. Haina
Telephone: 22210 21435
Diving Area: Tipononissis Island
Diving Centre: 1
Diving School: 1

Mountaineering Clubs
Name: Halkida Alpine Club
Location: Halkida
Address: 22, Aggeli Goviou Street, 341 33 Halkida
Telephone: 22210 252300 or 22280 24298

Name: Halkida Climbers Association
Location: Halkida
Address: 39, Tsirigoti Street, 341 00 Halkida
Telephone: 22210 29211

Mountain Refuges
Name: Dirfi Refuge
Mountain: Dirfi
Office: Halkida Alpine Club
Address: Angeli Goviou 22341 33 Halkida
Place: Liri (1.120 m)
Has Telefone: 22280 51285
Capacity: 34 persons
Heat: Stoves, fireplace
Water Supply: Tank
Kitchen: Organized
Toilet: Indoor
Telephone: 22210 25230, 22210 02280