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Evia & the Sporades
Alonnisos - in the
Sporades
The village of Alonnisos is located towards the southern area of the island and
is one of the first places tourists should visit when meeting this destination,
although there also are several other attractive spots spread throughout its
territory as well.
Evia - a large and
beautiful island
Evia has a length of about 150 kilometers and a width that ranges between about
50 and 10 kilometers. This island is separated from the rest of Greece by the
Euboic Sea and counts with many attractive beaches as well as a very beautiful
coastline which is, without any doubt, one of the main attractions offered by
this destination.
Halkida - the capital
of Evia
The city of Halkida, also known as Chalkida, Chalkis, Halkis, and Chalcida, is
the capital of the island of Evia, the second largest island in Greece after
Crete.
Patitiri - capital
of Alonissos
The name of this town, Patritiri, was how the main winepresses in the area used
to be called, a denomination that later spread to the rest of the region.
The small island
of Skiathos
Skiathos is a small island of about 5500 inhabitants located within the Sporades
archipelago and next to Skopelos, in Greece. Skiathos has a variety of attractive
spots spread throughout its territory and many interesting things to do at its
two main cities: Koukounaries and Skiathos Town.
Skopelos - an island
and a municipality
Skopelos is an island and a municipality located in the central area of the Sporades
archipelago of Greece. This town is characterized by an outstanding natural beauty,
mainly provided by its unique forests and beaches.
The ancient Skyros
According to experts, Skyros was already inhabited in prehistoric times. This
way, it is easy to imagine the amount of interesting past events and ancient
constructions this island counts with, being a great destination to all those
who enjoy disciplines such as history, archaeology, anthropology, architecture,
and design among others.