Master the pulse of the city
Chalkida stands out for its unique natural beauties, its glorious history and its friendly people. It is only 75 km away from Athens and the capital of Evia island.
Chalkida is the cross-road between Evia and mainland Greece. In the Euripus Strait, the Old Bridge brings together two different worlds, giving Chalkida an extraordinary vibe. This is a city of playful contradictions and endless choice. The scenery changes as each season succeeds the other, creating a colourful canvas of experiences.
The continuous turn of the water currents in the Euripus Strait, brings a unique pulse to the everyday life of the city that carries away each visitor.
Chalkida Today
The Euripus Strait and the Old Bridge may be Chalkida’s primary points of reference; still the city is full of historic monuments and buildings that reveal its exciting history dating from the ancient years until now.
Major Not-to-Miss Attractions
- Karababa Castle (Kanithou): Read More
located on the hill of the ancient city of Kanithou and built by the Turks in 1684, it was delivered to the Greek state after the release from the Turkish occupation. The architecture is of European style. It is maintained in good condition and has the church of the Prophet Elijah in its interior space.
- John Skarimbas Tomb, located outside the Fortress of Karababa
- Archaeological Museum of Chalkis Read More
Its collections include artifacts from the excavations of the boat, Manika, the Tharrounia, classical and Hellenistic times, coins from different periods throughout the island, funerary and votive sculpted from the archaic to the Roman period and inscriptions from archaeological research across the island.
- Early Christian Basilica of Agia Paraskevi and Aghios Nikolaos
- Mosque Emir Zade and marble fountain of the same era
- Roman Aqueduct
- The Red House
- The House with the Statues
- The City Hall
- Folklore Museum housed in the only remnant of the famous city wall
- Central Public Library
- Cultural center – Art Workshop
- The Historical Archive of the Kriezotis Manor house
- Tower siren (remnant of the medieval fortifications of the city)
- The Court house
- House Street Children and the House of the Venetian Baili Halkida
- The Wine Museum Tzivanis – Ritsona
- Roman palaistra at Chalkis
- Avlideiou Temple of Artemis Read More
Today preserved Roman phase of construction of the temple and the mosque, the researchers identified with the church, where he served Iphigenia in – Pausanias – as the first priestess after rescue by the ritual knife – father Agamemnon, the goddess herself.
The phenomenon of Euripus Read More
It is about six hours by switching the direction of the waters in the Strait of Euripus. It is based on the pull of the Moon and the Sun to Earth. The study has been addressed by Aristotle and Eratosthenes, to contemporary Greek and foreign scientists. The final interpretation has been given by Professor Dimitris Eginitis, during which the phenomenon is due to the very narrow point of the channel ( 40 meters long ) to the difference in water level between North and South Coast, combined with the effects of the attraction that the moon and the sun in the earth.
Adventure Tours on Evia Island
If you are a city cycling fan, if you like mountainbiking, either keen on boat tours, or a wine lover this is the place you should be.
Visiting local beaches and go siteseeing on you bike, get thrilled for cycling along ancient wineroutes, medieval castles and alpine forests, Evia has it all ,there is no better place than Chalkida and the surrounding historic villages to live your Greek dream. All you have to do is choose between :
Famous Beaches:
Alikes Beach:
Just 7 km away from the hotel, 10 minutes by car, is the lovely beach Alikes or Hippocampus the local name. Read More
The beach is reminiscent of a tropical island. It is sandy with a beautiful view, clean sea and is suitable for young children as it is shallow and they can play fearlessly.
Hard to believe that Alikes it is possible to have such a beach located so near to the city of Athens.
The turquoise waters and the white as powder sand enchant even the most demanding visitor.
The beach has been awarded the international Blue Flag distinction.
The beach is well organized with umbrellas and sunbeds and cafe bars for a cool coffee, a snack or a light meal.
Asteria Beach:
The beach located in the heart of the city of Chalkis at a distance of 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Read More
It is the jewel of the city!
A very nice place to enjoy your swimming bath.
The beach bar offers cool coffees and soft drinks.
The area also has a restaurant with local and Mediterranean dishes.
The beach has been awarded the international Blue Flag distinction.
For more information please contact the reception staff.