Chalkida
Chalkida, the capital town of Evia, is another ideal getaway from Athens.
After only an hour’s drive, take a coffee break by the seafront while enjoying the view of Evripos straits. Visit the town’s Archaeological and Folk Art Museum as well as the Red House, a neoclassical building with four clay statues on its top and the Town Hall, known for its harmonious architecture.
The Roman Aqueduct and the Emir Zade Turkish Mosque are clearly worth a look too. After you’ve covered the town, take the opportunity to head north, and make sure to visit Loutra Aidipsos, boasting of more than 80 thermal sources for a stop at this beautiful spa resort. Because if you have to escape, you should do it right.
