Chalkis port on the Euripus strait

Chalkis ( Halkis) the main town of the greek island of Evia (Euboea), is situated on the Euripus strait. The town is connected to the mainland Greece by "the sliding bridge" at the narrowest point of Euripus strait.

Euripus ( or Evripous) strait , about 8 km long, is famous for its special current tide phenomenon which is not fully understood yet. It has strong currents that change directions every seven (or more) hours a day. Ships are allowed to pass when the tide is slack.

Chalkis capital of Evia (Euboea) island

Connected by a bridge to greek mainland

Carrying trafic across Euripos strait

Where a unique sea tide takes place

Amazing Epidaurus, silent Bourtzi

Epidavros, the ancient, greek circular theater with its fine acoustics , aesthetics ,and stone seats, is still in use today. Many plays, concerts, and festivals are held here. Despite the strong sunrays and climbing through the site (almost like in Mycenae) , it was a very rewarding visit.

Epidaurus, the vast amphitheater

Well preserved and much popular

Good acoustics, stage and seats

Enable art performances by Greeks.

Naplio- Bourtzi Castle (fortress)

In the background, the Bourtzi tiny island

On it , a castle-fortress, tall and silent

Built by the Turks to control

Access to harbour of Naplio

(Naplio - the greek capital before it was moved to Athens).