Evia
The island is the second largest in Greece, after Crete.
Long and narrow, it stretches over the Aegean Sea very close
to the Mainland and separated from it by the Gulf of Euboea
and the famous Evripos Straits. A main highway and ferry-boats
from several terminals form the links with this island,
which is a centre of attraction for those seeking natural
beauty and scenic variety.
There
is something of interest to be seen at every turn in Evia.
Towns brisk with tourist traffic or peaceful villages, apparently
forgotten by time.
There
are large fertile valleys and wooded mountensides where
mounten-climbers can enjoy themselves as
much
as those opting, instead, for the attractions of the seashores
with excellent sandy beaches, organized swimming facilities
and charming secluded coves.
Amarynthos and Karystos are on two of the finest summer
resorts on the island.
Appart from the enchanting beaches, they are surrounded
by reminders of the islands ancient historical past like
the Hill of Palaiochora and the Holy Monastery of Agios
Nikolaos in Amarynthos and the ruins of the Buizantine Monastery,the
old bridge , the famous Castle Rossoand the fort of Bourzi
in Karystos.