Chalcis

Just 80 km from Athens, the city of the sacred spring of Arethusa serves as the gateway to the entire island of Euboea. Its strategic geographic position has made it a crossroads of ideas and cultures since ancient times, a stronghold for conquerors of every era. Today, the cosmopolitan Chalcis – the administrative and commercial center of the island – is built on both sides of the Euripus Strait and is a popular destination for short getaways from the bustling Athens. The high cable-stayed bridge, an impressive modern structure, has greatly facilitated and expedited access to the city of Chalcis.

Famous throughout Greece for the tidal phenomenon of the water changing direction every six hours, Chalcis attracts thousands of visitors who flock to the old sliding bridge of Negroponte to observe this rare phenomenon. The next classic meeting point for locals and visitors is the beach. A beautifully designed pedestrian street, alive day and night thanks to the numerous cafés and restaurants lined along the quay.