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THE Chalkida is the capital and main port of the prefecture of Evia in the region of Central Greece with a population of 59,125 inhabitants (2011).
At a glance
It is built on both sides of the strait of Evripos with one part of it located on the island Euboea and her other in Central Greece. On its mainland on the hill of Kanithos dominates the Venetian castle of Karabamba which together with the bridge of Evripos and the unique phenomenon of changing the direction of the water every six hours and in between one hour of stagnation (tide of Evripos), are its most important features. .
Ideal period of visit
Weather | Jan. | Feb | Mar. | Apr | May | Jun | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov. | Dec |
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Daily highs (° C) | 14.1 | 15.4 | 16.6 | 20.7 | 26.0 | 30.3 | 33.3 | 33.4 | 28.1 | 21.6 | 16.8 | 14.5 |
Night low (° C) | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 11.9 | 15.6 | 20.1 | 22.8 | 23.1 | 19.4 | 15.2 | 12.0 | 9.4 |
Rainfall (mm) | 36.8 | 9.6 | 36.8 | 29.2 | 5.2 | 21.0 | 1.4 | 8.6 | 30.8 | 28.4 | 47.0 | 79.0 |
How to get there
By air
By train
There is a suburban railway connection with Athens. From Larissa station to Athens, the journey is not more than 1-2 hours. Trains come and go almost every hour.
By road
The city is 69 km away from the Greek capital, Athena. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
By boat
Apartments
Chalkida The central part of Chalkida |
Nea Artaki Seaside resort 9 km north of Chalkida |
Vassiliko (Evia) (Agios Nikolaos, Mytikas, Fylla, Afrati, Lefkandi) Archaeological excavations in Lefkandi brought to light a Bronze Age settlement |
Orient yourself
How to move
What to see
- church of Agia Paraskevi. One of the most interesting sights, once the main church of the Venetians, dates back to the Byzantine period, although many of its architectural features are Western
Entertainment
Studies
Job opportunities
What will you buy
Where are you going to eat?
Along the coastline you can find many fish taverns, restaurants or barbecues.