Evia is of the Greek islands with unique beauty! It is
one of those that combines green landscapes, owning to the forests of Steni and
Kerasia, with sunny and sandy beaches! If you don’t know where Evia is or why
to visit this island, here are some reasons:
No. 5: To visit the church of Saint John the Russian
Saint John the Russian was born in
Russia in 1690. The Turkish officer transferred the Saint to Procopio and tried
to convince him not to be a Christian anymore, as usual at that time. Working
on the day and praying at night, Saint John the Russian lived for the rest of
his life until
May 27, 1730, where he rested at the age of 40. When a great Temple was built
in Procopi in 1834, his relic was moved there. Three
times, however, the relic returned to the old temple in the evening, while the
faithful transported it to the new temple in the day. After
all, his relic was permanently moved to the new temple.

In 1930, a temple was built in honor
of the Saint, which was completed after many efforts of the faithful in 1951.
The Saint was then moved to the new Temple and is still there until today. Believers
visit this temple and worship the Saint from Greece and abroad.
No 4: To visit the Archaeological Sites of Ancient Goddess Artemis (Diana)
Archaeological Site of Artemisio: In the area of Artemisio, besides the sanctuary
of Artemis Prosioas, which was close to the beach and was directly connected
with the naval battle of 480 BC, several settlements developed, which have not
been systematically researched by the archaeologists.
Archaeological Site of Artemis Sanctuary is still preserved with the temple
in the southern Evia bay, the Sacred Fountain and various other buildings added
during the Hellenistic period, as well as a bath complex (thermal baths) of the
late Roman era.
No 3: To visit the dragon houses of Evia

No 2: To visit the unique forests of Evia

A rare geological monument of nature, which the visitor deserves to include
in the exploration of the wider region, is the fossil forest of Kerasia between
the villages of Kerasia-Agia Anna-Papades. Its age is about 10 to 20 million
years old, and the region has been declared a Paleobotanic Museum of Europe. In
some parts of the forest there are silicified fossilized tree trunks (ex. the
coniferous giant tree sekoia, which is now found in North America), fruits,
seeds and leaves. In that part lived gastropods and vertebrates, elephants,
horses and the precursors of the hyena. A rhino ridden skull has also been
found. In the fauna belonged some felines like lions and giraffes with short
neck. Some of these finds are exhibited at the very interesting Kerasia Fossil
Museum.
No 1: To sunbathe at the beautiful beach of Almiripotamos

Staying in Almyropotamos gives you the opportunity to
explore Evia by organizing excursions to Eretria, to Chalkida or to Karystos.
Plus One: To stay at Afroditi’s Traditional House
Afroditi's Traditional House is a two-level spacious
house located in Panagia settlement just 150 meters from Almyropotamos beach.
The ground floor consists of a spacious living room, a
fully equipped open-plan kitchen, a dining
area with big dining table suitable for 8 persons and one bathroom with
shower. At the same level there are two single beds placed in the living room.
A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor where the second living room with a
cozy fireplace is located. At this level, there are one bedroom with double
bed, one bedroom with one double bed and one single bed, one bedroom with one
single small bed and one bathroom with tub. At this level, there is one more
single bed. The building has central heating. An extra bed can be provided upon
request, extra charges may apply.
Outdoors, there is an outdoor shower and a barbecue.
Parking for up to 3 cars and a trampoline for children
are available free of charge.
How to reach Almyropotamos
By car via Chalkida bridge. The distance from Chalkida is approx. 70 Km (1
hour) while the distance from Athens International Airport El. Venizelos is
170Km (1 hour and 45 min.).
Passing the long bridge of Chalkida you will turn right at the first traffic
light that you will encounter towards south Evia. You will follow the main road
passing through the following areas: Vassiliko, Eretria, Amarynthos, Aliveri
(Chalkida - Aliveri: 45 km). After Aliveri, at about 7.5 km, in Lepoura you
will see a sign that points to Karystos turn right for Karystos. You will go
straight and you will pass Krieza, Dystos and Zarakes. The next village after
Zarakes is Almiropotamos (Lepoura - Almiropotamos: 22 km). Once you enter
Almiropotamos you will see a sign that points to Almiropotamos beach right, in
three kilometers you have arrived.
By ferry boat from Agia Marina Marathon port with direct access to
Almiropotamos port or via Styra port. The distance from Athens International
Airport El. Venizelos is 60Km.
There are also Buses (Ktel) from Athens with connection to Chalkida or
Aliveri.