Sailing Holidays in
Istiaia-Aidipsos
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Istiaia, the seat of the municipality Istiaia-Aidipsos, and the old capital in North Evia, remains until today its largest city and commercial center. There is multitude of taverns at the outskirts which operate all year round and offer a variety of delicious dishes. Among the attractions, is the Hunting Club’s Museum of Natural History.
The area of Aidipsos has wonderful beaches, beautiful alpine forests and various monasteries as well as many venues for eating out. The mineral springs of Aidipsos have been famous for their healing properties since the 4th century B.C. The Ancient Greek writers and philosophers such as Aristotle, Strabo, Plutarch, make many references to these springs. In Aidipsos the mineral spring water springs from natural wells as deep as 3,000 meters at temperatures of 75-85 C.
The coastal city of Oreoi has a picturesque harbor, which has recently been expanded for medium and small vessels and has a pedestrian zone with numerous cafes and restaurants along the quay by the sea. At the beginning of the summer, the sailing club organizes games while the local community plans a series of cultural events and happenings.
Lihada is built on a hilly ground with magnificent views of all the seaside towns at Maliakos Gulf. The church of Panagia Lihadas, built on the highest point of the village, has historical and religious interest. The miraculous image of Our Lady which stands imposingly beside the temple deserves the visitors’ attention.
Navigational Aids
Aidipsou Harbor at Loutra Aidipsou
The small port Skála Aidipsoú is the terminal on Evvoia island for vehicles ferries communicating with the port of ArkÃtsa that is located 6 miles south of the opposite shores of Stereá Elás. The small port consists of a 200-meter-long quay, with a 40-meter-long Ro-Ro ramp upon which ferryboats usually land.
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Loutra EdipsouEdipsos is the most famous resort to healing mineral baths in Greece. There are more than eight individual springs with waters ranging from 28°C to 86°C, which can be quite hot.
Agios Georgios of Istiaia-Aidipsos Cove
Psaropouli BeachA very long beach (4km) with sand and pebbles both on the shore and at its seabed. Psaropouli is very clean and suitable beach for swimming, fishing and diving.
The beach of Oreoi is essentially the harbor of Oreos, preferred for its fish restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy coffee or lunch overlooking the picturesque view of northern Evia. There is a small beach on the left of the harbor and several other beaches.
The beach Lihadas (Kavos) is a fairly long beach at the westernmost point of North Evia. It is a relatively shallow sandy beach.
The beach of Agios Nikolaos in the Municipality of Artemisium is a picturesque beach in North Evia washed by the clear waters of the Aegean. Both the coast and the bottom of the sea are sandy and the water is not particularly deep.
The beach Kanatadika is in northern Evia in the most northern point, facing Magnesia. The beach is organized and a destination for many tourists.
Elia beach is long and sandy with very clean and deep waters, perfect for playing. Access is easy, and you can enjoy a good meal at the nearby fishing village.
The beach known as Gialtron - Gialtron Springs is a picturesque beach with tavernas and cafes where you can enjoy your coffee or lunch overlooking Evia. A small beach, at the left of the harbor.
The beach is located on the Greek island of Evia washed by the clear waters of the Northern Aegean. Along the beach and at the sea bottom you will find mostly sand and some small pebbles and the sea is deep.
Organized public beach which meets the needs of all those who want to combine spa with salt water treatment. After the bath, beach Edipsos offers numerous cafes and restaurants in that area where you can enjoy your coffee or lunch.
Lihadonisia Diving Center
