Evia
Evia is the second-largest Greek island, a long strip of coast a few hours by road from Athens. Visitors come for the hot springs at Edipsos, pine-covered hills and quiet beaches.
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Evia is the second-largest island in Greece, after Crete. It lies off the east coast of the mainland, northeast of Athens. A bridge at Chalkida joins it to Boeotia, so you can drive there from the capital, and ferries also cross from mainland ports such as Arkitsa and Oropos. The island is long and narrow, with mountains and pine forests in the middle, small coastal villages, and beaches that range from sand to pebbles. Chalkida, the main town, is the usual base for a first visit.
People come for the mix of landscapes and the thermal springs at Edipsos on the north-west coast. The north and south are far apart, so pick one area for a short trip. Summer is the busiest season for swimming. Late spring and early autumn suit walking and quieter coves. Plan at least a long weekend for one area, or a week to see both the north and the south.
Evia in five
- Drive across the bridge at ChalkidaThe island is reached by road from Athens in about an hour to Chalkida, so a rental car or your own wheels make exploring easy. Bridges mean no ferry needed.Central Greece
- Choose north or south, not bothNorth Evia has pine forests, Edipsos's thermal baths and Prokopi, and the south has beaches and Karystos. The island is 150 km long, so split a trip by region.
- Visit Edipsos for thermal bathsEdipsos is a historic spa town on the north coast with hot springs and seafront hotels. Check which baths are open for your dates before you plan.
- Check recent wildfire recovery in the northLarge fires hit north Evia in 2021, and forests are still recovering. Check local advice and road conditions in summer, and avoid fire-risk activities.
- Use ferries as an alternativeShort crossings link Arkitsa with Edipsos and Rafina with Marmari or Karystos. Check the schedule if you want to skip the bridge.Getting around Greece
Things to do in Evia
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Need to know
- Getting there
- By road from Athens, about 1 hour to Chalkida; ferries from Rafina, Arkitsa
- Getting around
- Rental car; KTEL buses link main towns
- Best base
- Edipsos for spas; Karystos for the south
- Time needed
- 2–4 days for one region
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh7°Low2°Cool, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 145 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh9°Low3°Cool, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh11°Low4°Mild, wildflowersMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 91 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wildflowers
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Spring, EasterAprilPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, Easter
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°Warm, idealMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, ideal
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh24°Low16°Hot, sea readyJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, sea ready
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Hot, weekends busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, weekends busy
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberClear7 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Warm, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Mild, showersNovemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, showers
- DecemberRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh9°Low5°Cool, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 165 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Chalkida, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Evia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 14°
- Humidity
- 92%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 85%
Evia
10:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°11°85%Monday: Rain. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 85%.
- Tue18°13°70%Tuesday: Rain. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 70%.
- Wed17°10°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu13°8°5%Thursday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Fri11°7°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 11°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat11°6°3%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 11°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun13°6°5%Sunday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 5%.
Updated 07:32 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Jun–AugAthens Epidaurus FestivalAthens, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Athensabout 1 hour by road from ChalkidaThe capital, an easy trip for a museum day.Read the guide
- Skiathosabout 2–3 hours by road and boat from north EviaA Sporades beach island; plan an overnight.Read the guide
- Central Greeceabout 1.5–2 hours by roadDelphi and Parnassus on a loop north.Read the guide
Before you go to Evia
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Rules for Evia, checked
- Greece is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (mfa.gr) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU visitors can be fingerprinted and have their photo taken at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's current EES guidance before you travel.
- Taking antiquities, including pottery or stones from ancient sites, out of Greece is illegal. Keep to marked paths and stay behind barriers at archaeological sites.
- Greek law requires drivers to carry a valid license and the car papers. Check the hire company's contract for the documents it accepts.
Plan around Evia
Athens, the islands and the mainland
Read the guideCentral GreeceDelphi and mountains to the north
Read the guideAthensThe capital, an hour from Chalkida
Read the guideSkiathosA Sporades island with beaches to the north
Read the guideGreek IslandsHow Evia compares with other islands
Read the guideEvia FAQ
Is Evia worth visiting?
Yes for a quiet, authentic Greek island near Athens. It has pine forests, thermal springs and beaches without big crowds, though it lacks big resorts.
How do you get to Evia from Athens?
By road across the bridge at Chalkida, about 1 hour, or by ferry from Rafina or Arkitsa. A rental car is the easiest way to explore.
How many days do you need in Evia?
Two to four days for one part of the island. Take a week only if you want to cover north and south.
What is Edipsos known for?
Hot springs and historic spa hotels on the north coast. Visitors come for baths and a quiet seafront.
When is the best time to visit Evia?
April to June and September to early October for mild weather and open beaches. July and August are hot and busy, especially at weekends.