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Discover Eretria of Evia

In the heart of the island of Evia and on the coast of the South Evian Gulf, Eretria is waiting to be discovered, to offer you its unique beauties. Easily accessible, thanks to the continuous coastal connection with Attica, via the Oropos ferry line, but also via the road network and the Halkida Bridge, it is only 19 km from the capital of Evia.

Eretria is an important seaside resort, as well as a four-season tourist destination. It maintains its authentic beauty and is waiting to offer you enchanting experiences and alternative forms of tourism, as it offers all the important options that make every short or longer getaway special.

As an authentic, hospitable tourist destination, it covers all the needs for holidays all year round. Relaxation and sea activities on unique beaches, getting to know nature and the unique colours for each season, as well as flavours, aromas and nightlife for a complete travel experience.

The history

One of the most important city-states in the ancient times, a dominant power in shipping, trade and agriculture, but also with important colonies in the Aegean and Southern Italy, Eretria is a piece of history, which one encounters in important monuments, such as the archaeological park, the acropolis, the theater as well as in the valuable findings of its Archaeological Museum.

It was destroyed twice, by the Persians and the Romans, while from the 3rd century AD it was gradually abandoned. The most modern city was built only in the 19th century, to accommodate refugees, after the destruction of Chios and Psara by the Ottomans. The modern city was called, in fact, "Nea Psara", until 1960, when it took back its old name.

The etymology of the name Eretria has two directions: from the ancient verb ερέσσω (i.e. to row) or a corruption of the word αρότρια (from the agricultural plow).

The surrounding area

In the wider area of Eretria, four small islands are waiting to be discovered: Pezonisi, with its sandy beaches and emerald waters, connected to the city by a strip of land (for pedestrians and vehicles) and which experienced a huge tourist boom in the 1970s as the "Island of Dreams", Kolokythi, Agia Triada and Aspronisi, all ideal destinations for fishermen.

Pezonisi, Treli Rodia, Eva Beach and Agios Andreas in Malakonta, Amarynthos beach (Alambeika) and Lefkandi are just some of the beaches that everyone wants to explore.

Being a hub for the second largest island of Greece, Eretria is also a base for short sightseeing excursions, either to the mountains as far as Steni of Evia and other picturesque communities, or to other coastal towns, such as Amarynthos.

With events throughout the year, such as Carnival in Amarynthos and Gymnos, Koulouma in Eretria, Kanaria in July, Barcarolles in Amarynthos in August and ERE3ATHLON in September, you never get bored...

What to see

Some of the points of interest within close distance from the centre of Eretria, which you should not miss.

Archaeological Museum – 650 m
Ancient Theatre – 1.3 km
Pezonisi (Island of dreams) – 1.3 km
Port – 350 m

Treli Rodia – 1.4 km
Agios Andreas Malakonta – 6.4 km
Lefkanti Beach – 13 km.
Alampeika Beach – 11 km

Amarynthos – 9.7 km
Vasiliko – 12 km
Gymno – 11 km
Vathia – 12 km

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