Chalkida
Chalkida, the capital of Evia is an administrative, commercial and industrial center.
It is situated at the point of the island that has the narrowest sea-crossing to the coast of Central Greece opposite the straits of Evripos.
Until recently, traffic between the island and the mainland passed over the old draw-bridge, which opened to allow ships to pass.
From the bridge can be observed the periodic tides through the straits.
The island is now linked with the mainland by a high-level bridge that shortens the journey considerably.
Chalkida
The following are the main sites worth seeing at Chalkida :
The Kanithos Fortress on the Boeothian coast, on the summit of a hill covered with pine trees, the Roman aqueduct, the Historical Archive, the Municipal Library, a number of mansions and the churches of Agia Paraskevi (St. Paraskevi is the patron saint of the city), Agios Nikolaos, etc.
The Archaeological Museum contains a variety of finds from the excavations in the area.
The Folklore Museum which is housed in part of the medieval fortifications of the city, includes traditional costumes from all over Evia, traditional furniture, tools, vessels, etc.
In Chalkida you will find numerous hotel units, apartments to let, restaurants, fish taverns, coffee shops, bars, clubs, cinemas and various shops.
