Things to do
Eretria, Evia & beyond
Eretria, Evia and beyond — a half-day's drive of beaches, ruins and wineries.
Essentials nearby
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Supermarket — My market
The closest full-service supermarket — about 2 km along the coast road. Fresh produce, fish, bread, wine, household basics. Open 7 days; later hours in summer.
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Pharmacy
Several pharmacies in Eretria carry sunscreen, after-sun, painkillers, plasters, and most over-the-counter basics. A duty roster covers nights and Sundays — the closest pharmacy will direct you.
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Bakery (fournos)
Greek bakeries open early. Fresh village bread, koulouri, spanakopita and tiropita straight from the oven, plus syrupy sweets. Five minutes by car or twenty on foot through the orchards.
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ATM & bank
Bank ATMs in central Eretria for cash. Most tavernas and shops accept cards, but small kiosks, the bakery and the harbour fish stalls often prefer euros in hand.
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Petrol station
Closest petrol stations are along the main coastal road into Eretria — EKO, Shell and Avin all in a row. Most are 24/7 self-service after hours; major cards accepted.
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History & culture
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Archaeological Site of Eretria
One of the great ancient Greek city-states. Walk the agora, sanctuaries and city walls, then drop into the small but excellent on-site museum.
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Ancient Theatre of Eretria
5th-century-BC theatre with a rare underground passage from the orchestra to the skene. Quiet, atmospheric, almost always empty.
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Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros
7th-century-BC temple, one of the most important sites in Euboea. The fallen pediment fragments inside the museum are worth the visit alone.
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Wine roads
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Lykos winery & restaurant
On the doorstep of the suite. Founded in 1991 by the Lykos family — guided cellar tours and tastings of their Panselinos, Malagousia and Kratistos labels (~€18 basic, food pairing options too), then dinner at the family taverna right next door. By appointment Mon–Fri; walk-in on weekends.
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Avantis Estate winery
Internationally awarded winery in the Lilantion plain. Their Mavrokoundoura Mouhtaro and Syrah are the headline pours. Tastings by appointment — five minutes from the suite.
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Beaches
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Malakonta Beach
The closest public beach — sandy, family-friendly, with a couple of low-key tavernas at the south end. A 10-minute walk along the coast.
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Eretria East Beach
Wider stretch of beach with proper taverna access. Best for a long afternoon followed by an early dinner with feet in the sand.
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Outdoors
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Eretria Marina & seafront
Boats, sunset walks, fish tavernas, and the evening passegiata. Charter a day boat for a swim cove if the mood strikes.
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Steni village & Mt. Dirfys
Mountain village in the pine forests of central Evia. Mt. Dirfys is the island's highest peak (1,743 m) — easy half-day or serious all-day hike depending on season.
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Blue Water Games water park
Family water park a short drive away — multiple slides, a Ninja Park aquatic obstacle course, and a dedicated kids' area for little ones up to 3.5 years old. Great half-day with the kids when the beach mood needs a break.
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Kartodromo Athens — karting track
Outdoor karting circuit at Aphidnes, just inland from Oropos — kart rentals, a driver-training school, and championship events (Iron Man, Night Sprints, Endurance). Take the Eretria–Oropos ferry across the gulf (~25 min) and you're a short drive away — much closer than the road via Chalkida.
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Eating out
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Primavera — seafront taverna
On the seafront on Archaiou Theatrou street. Wide mezze menu with bruschettas, fried calamari, fresh fish and the recommended Pasta of the Fisherman. ~€20–25 per person; quick service, packed in summer. 4.3★ across 1,300+ reviews.
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Nea Psara — fish ouzeri
Local favourite for grilled octopus, fresh fish off the boats, seafood salads and a long ouzo list. Cosy, friendly, low-key prices. Walk-in usually fine for early dinner; reserve in high season. 4.6★ on Google.
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Appaloosa Cream — gelato
The after-dinner walk pay-off. Soft-serve gelato done properly — pistachio, kaimaki, dark chocolate, seasonal fruit. Open late through summer. Perfect for the kids on the way back from the seafront.
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Day trips
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Chalkida & the Euripus tidal current
Capital of Evia. The famous tidal current under the old sliding bridge reverses direction up to seven times a day — Aristotle reportedly couldn't explain it. Karababa Castle and the best fish tavernas in central Evia.
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Edipsos thermal springs
Ancient sulphur springs known since Aristotle and written about by Plutarch. A two-hour drive but worth it for an indulgent day at one of the spa hotels.
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Karystos & Castello Rosso
Castle town at the south of Evia — Venetian Castello Rosso, beach, the Drymonas waterfalls, and Mt. Ochi with its mysterious prehistoric 'dragon houses'.
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Athens day trip via the ferry
Take the Eretria → Skala Oropou ferry (25 min crossing) and you're an hour from central Athens. Acropolis, Plaka, Anafiotika and back for dinner on the veranda.
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