Euboea - Northern Coast Attractions

At Oreí there is a medieval castle partly built of ancient stones. In the square of the colony is a massive marble bull (fourth century B.C.) recovered from the sea.

From, Agriovótano, just south of Cape Artemísion (also known as Cape Amoni), there is an attractive view of the little island of Pontikonísi.

Artemísion, a village on the north coast of Euboea, famed as the scene of the first naval victory of the Greek fleet over the numerically much superior Persians in 480 B.C. Near the village are remains of a temple of Athena Proseoa.

Istiaia, the chief place in the northwest of the island of Euboea, lies in a fertile farming area. West of the town is the site of ancient Histiaia, which was conquered by Perikles in 446 B.C. and bound to Athens by the foundation of a colony at nearby Oreí.

Limni is a small town on the northern coast of Euboea. It boasts typical greek architecture with white washed houses. Of interest in the town is the Chapel of Zoodokhós Piy'and the Gelataki convent.

Loutrá Aidipsoú, a popular seaside and thermal resort with hot sulfurous springs (32-82°C/90- 180°F) which were already being used in Roman times. The largest of the springs is directly on the shore, with remains of ancient baths.

The Loútra Aidipsoú Spa is recommended for rheumatism, arthritis, neuritis, sciatica, follow-up treatment of wounds, ankylosis, gynecological disorders. The method of treatment is bathing.

At the fishing village of Péfki, the anchovy-fishers gather in summer.

The village of Róvies, not far from Limni, visitors will find large tracts of olive groves. The monastery of Ossiou David Geronta is also worth checking out.