Where to Stay in Evia: Chalkida, Eretria and North Evia

Evia is the second-largest island in Greece, joined to the mainland by two bridges at Chalkida, so you can drive there from Athens in about an hour. It has lively seaside towns, quiet villages on the Aegean, pine forests in the north and the thermal springs of Edipsos.

Where to stay: choose your base

Chalkida – the lively capital on the Euripus channel, about 1 hour from Athens, with a long seafront of cafés and tavernas.
Eretria and Amarynthos – the south-west coast, with beach resorts, an ancient theatre and easy access from Athens.
Agioi Apostoloi and Petries – quiet seaside villages on the Aegean coast, ideal for a relaxed beach holiday.
North Evia – Limni and the spa town of Edipsos, with pine forests, thermal springs and calm bays.
Heromylos and Marmari – the quieter east and south: a five-star resort on a hidden bay, and the port of Marmari, reached by ferry from Rafina.

Our partner hotels in Evia

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Paliria Hotel, Chalkida

Best for: city breaks

Historic seafront hotel in the centre of Chalkida.

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Argo Rooms & Studios, Agioi Apostoloi

Best for: beach holidays and families

Family-run seafront rooms, studios and summer houses at Agioi Apostoloi.

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Brown Beach Evia Island, Eretria

Best for: families and all-inclusive holidays

All-inclusive beach resort in Eretria.

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Amaronda Resort & Spa, Eretria

Best for: families and couples

Bay resort with spa and private-pool villas near Eretria.

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IriDium Art Suites, Amarynthos

Best for: couples

Brand-new suites by the sea in the centre of Amarynthos.

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Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel, Edipsos

Best for: wellness and couples

Five-star thermal spa hotel on the Edipsos seafront.

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Limni Boutique Experience Hotel, Limni

Best for: couples and families

New boutique hotel in the seaside village of Limni.

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Zeus Eretria Resort

Best for: families and all-inclusive holidays

Five-star all-inclusive resort with private-pool bungalows.

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Elion Seaside Resort, Vasiliko

Best for: couples and families

Five-star seaside resort between Chalkida and Eretria.

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Porto Evia Boutique Hotel, Amarynthos

Best for: couples and beach holidays

Seafront boutique hotel in the centre of Amarynthos.

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Kaminos Wellness Resort, Limni

Best for: couples and wellness

Wellness resort in a historic building on the sea at Limni.

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Thalatta Seaside Hotel, Agia Anna

Best for: families and couples

Contemporary beachfront hotel on Agia Anna beach.

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Heromylos Resort & Spa, Distos

Best for: couples

Five-star resort and spa on the bay of Heromylos.

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Ilia Mare, Ilia Edipsos

Best for: couples

Boutique hotel with sea-view rooms near Edipsos.

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Marmari Bay Hotel, Marmari

Best for: families and beach holidays

Hillside hotel with pool above the bay of Marmari.

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How to get to Evia

Evia is connected to the mainland by two bridges at Chalkida, about 1 hour from Athens airport by car. Ferries also run from Rafina to Marmari, from Oropos to Eretria and from Arkitsa to Edipsos. We can arrange a private transfer from Athens airport to your hotel.

What to do

Watch the changing currents of the Euripus channel from the old bridge in Chalkida.
Visit the ancient theatre and the archaeological museum of Eretria.
Bathe in the thermal springs of Edipsos, where warm water flows into the sea.
Visit the monastery of Saint David in the forests of North Evia.
Walk the Dimosaris gorge on Mount Ochi in south Evia.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ferry to get to Evia?

No. Evia is joined to the mainland by bridges at Chalkida, so you can drive straight from Athens. Ferries are a shortcut to the south and the north of the island.

Where should I stay in Evia for the beach?

Eretria and Amarynthos have beach resorts close to Athens; Agioi Apostoloi is a quiet village on the Aegean; North Evia has Agia Anna beach, calm bays and pine forests.