A playground for outdoor pursuits
Villas on Evia
A playground for outdoor pursuits
Evia sits snuggly against the east coast of the mainland. Its towering peaks are a magnet for hikers and mountain bikers, and its beach-blessed coastline offers numerous possibilities for water sports enthusiasts.
Travel Guide
At a glance
- Surface area: 3,684km2 (approx)
- Population: 192,000 (approx)
- Highest point: Mount Ochi (1,394m)
- What’s in a name?: Evia (or Euboea) was once called Macris, Doliche, Euripos, Chalcis and Negroponte
- Historical connections: in the 8th century BCE, Chalcidians (from Evia) established Greek colonies at Naxos, Messina and Catania in Sicily
- Curious fact: Evia is the second largest of Greece’s islands after Crete
From our local specialist
From our local specialist
"Evia is an island with a varied coastline and a rugged, mountainous interior, so if you’re a lover of sports and outdoor pursuits, there are plenty of options to choose from. Particular favourites include sea kayaking, horse riding, hiking and wind surfing."
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