Evia Island Cruise, Greece Separated from the mainland by only 130 feet (40 meters) in places, Évia is Greece’s second-largest island. A rugged coastline of wide beaches and steep cliffs gives way to mountains dotted with villages and monasteries. Sailing along the coast of Évia in a caique (wooden fishing boat), you can enjoy the…
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The marble slab was shown to the head of the Department of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Chalkida, who said that it is a processed marble stone (measuring 50 x 22 cm), bearing an ancient Greek inscription and a decoration of Acanthous, of the Hellenistic or early Roman era. Archaeologists…
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Chris and Mary have a nice world travel blog, mostly focused on Greece, Mindful Travel Experiences. Through their travels, they discover many things about life, different cultures, awareness, and the environment. They have a particular preference for two things: Nature and outdoor activities, along with discovering the culture of different countries. On their Evia guide…
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An event held at Chalkida, the capital of Evia, on Sunday honored poet and writer Tasos Papapostolou, who made a significant contribution to the cultural and historic landscape of the island and beyond for more than 40 years. The event was organized by the Municipal Theater and the group “Association of Friends of Giannis Skarimpas.”…
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A drone video captured a large pod of dolphins feeding on sardines in the Evoikos Gulf earlier in the week. The Greek seas enjoy the privilege of being home to four species of dolphins: the striped dolphin “Stenella coeruleoalba,” the bottlenose dolphin “Tursiops truncatus,” Risso’s dolphin “Grampus griseus,” and the short-beaked common dolphin Delphinus delphis.”…
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The town of Karystos in Greece’s Evia celebrated ‘OXI Day” in its own special way on Sunday morning, October 28. Read More on greekreporter.com
Three ancient quarries for the mining of Karystos shale marble were discovered during the installation of wind turbines in the area of Anatoli in the Kafireas Region, and at Trikorfo, Marmari. The discoveries of the ancient marble quarries of Karystos demonstrates how important the city was in ancient years. There was once intensive quarrying of…
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When you want to experience true Greek culture and the country’s natural beauty, you go to an island that Greeks themselves vacation on, Evia. There is something for everyone to appreciate on this island and because of its proximity to Athens, Evia is a popular travel destination for inhabitants of Athens. There are many natural…
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A systematic, two-year-long excavation in the Gourimadi area, on the outskirts of Karystos, has unearthed ”an important prehistoric settlement.” The settlement is dated mainly to the Late Neolithic Age, and presents fragmentary evidence of habitation and use both during the Late Neolithic and in the beginning stages of the Early Bronze Age. Read more on…
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The Greek Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday that archaeologists have recently uncovered an ancient settlement on southern Evia, believed to date from the 6th century BC. The remains of the ancient settlement, discovered near the town of Karystos, are located in a naturally fortified position as they occupy a section of a rocky hilltop.…
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