Evia.
Flight from TLV
2h 9m
Best season
מאי–ספט
Avg temp
23°
Currency
€ EUR · 1=₪3.52
Time zone
+0 מול ת״א
Language
יוונית
Plug
C / F · 230V
Visa
אין צורך בוויזה לישראלים לשהייה קצרה של עד 90 יום, בכפוף לכללי שנגן
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Overview
🇬🇷Evia
🇬🇷Greece
Evia gives Israeli travelers a relaxed Greek beach and nature escape within easy driving distance of Athens, with no ferry required. Families and couples come for the clear waters around Agia Anna and Limni, the thermal springs of Edipsos, and evenings along Chalkida’s waterfront overlooking the unusual tidal currents of the Euripus Strait. It is best explored by rental car, combining mountain villages, quiet coves and laid-back tavernas with far fewer crowds than Greece’s headline islands.
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Chalkida
The island’s most convenient urban base, with cafés and bars along the Aristotelous waterfront, the Old Negroponte Bridge and the unusual Evripos tidal current. Lucy Hotel sits directly by the water, while Alykes Beach is about a 20-minute drive away; value and nightlife are good, but the waterfront gets noisy on weekends and the island’s best beaches still require a car.
Eretria
A flat, easy resort town with a promenade, ferry port, the Archaeological Site of Eretria and relatively shallow beaches. Israeli families often choose Palmariva Beach Hotel or Brown Beach Evia Island for their pools and on-site activities; the trade-off is a less authentic resort atmosphere and a 1.5 to 2-hour drive to northern Evia.
Limni
A photogenic harbor village on the island’s west coast, with neoclassical houses, waterfront tavernas and one of the area’s best sunsets. Enalia Gi is a well-known seaside base, and the village is convenient for Osios David Monastery and Drymonas Waterfalls; nights are very quiet, and the winding drive from Chalkida takes around two hours.
Loutra Edipsou
Evia’s famous thermal-spring town, where mineral water flows into the sea near the Cave of Sulla and the promenade. Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel is the iconic luxury choice, but outside July and August parts of town feel sleepy and the crowd skews older; it is roughly a 2.5-hour drive from Chalkida.
Agia Anna
Agia Anna’s long beach, also known as Agkali, offers kilometers of pebbles, open water and seafront cafés. Thalatta Seaside Hotel suits families seeking an upscale stay, while apartments and campsites provide cheaper alternatives; northerly winds can make the sea rough and the area is isolated, so a car is almost essential.
Karystos and Marmari
Southern Evia feels both wilder and more polished, with Karystos waterfront, Bourtzi Castle, Psili Ammos Beach and access to hikes in Dimosari Gorge. Anastasia Hotel & Suites is a comfortable upscale base, while Marmari is convenient for ferries from Rafina; prices rise in August, winds can be strong and nightlife is mostly relaxed bars and tavernas.
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Evia
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
15°
6°
Cool
פבר
14°
5°
Cool
מרץ
19°
9°
Recommended
אפר
22°
11°
Excellent
מאי
26°
15°
Excellent
יונ
33°
21°
Hot
יול
36°
24°
Hot
אוג
34°
23°
Hot
ספט
30°
19°
Excellent
אוק
25°
15°
Excellent
נוב
21°
11°
Recommended
דצמ
16°
8°
Recommended
Most pleasant weather: אפר · מאי · ספט · אוק
Peak season for Israelis (when everyone goes): מאי · יונ · יול · אוג · ספט. July and August are the true peak, when Israeli families arrive during the school holiday and the sea is at its warmest. June and September are excellent for couples and travelers seeking quieter beaches, pleasant weather and more moderate prices.
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- 1
Day 1
Athens, Chalkida and the Evripos Strait
Land in Athens, collect a car and drive about 75 minutes to Chalkida. Begin at the Old Negroponte Bridge to watch the Evripos current, which reverses direction several times a day, then walk the Aristotelous waterfront and visit Karababa Castle across the strait. Head to the castle viewpoint near sunset and spend the evening at a waterfront café; kosher travelers should use sealed food rather than assume a vegetarian tavern dish is kosher.
- 2
Day 2
Eretria and Amarynthos Beach
Leave before 09:00 for the Archaeological Site of Eretria, including the ancient theater and House of the Mosaics, before temperatures rise. Continue to the archaeological museum, then the promenade and ferry harbor for coffee overlooking the water. Spend the afternoon at Amarynthos or Malakonta Beach and return to Eretria harbor for an evening walk; families can substitute resort-pool time for the beach.
- 3
Day 3
Chiliadou and Mount Dirfys
This is the winding-road day, so fuel up in Chalkida and leave early through Stropones for Chiliadou Beach. Arrive before 10:00 for easier parking and time among the cliffs, pebbles and clear water; note that a separate naturist section lies at one end. Bring a picnic or use one of the seasonal village tavernas, then stop in Steni Dirfyos’s plane-tree square for coffee on the return journey. Reach Chalkida before dark, particularly if you are not accustomed to mountain driving.
- 4
Day 4
Limni, Drymonas Waterfalls and Osios David
Move toward northwestern Evia and begin at Osios David Monastery in its quiet mountain forest setting. Continue to Drymonas Waterfalls for a short path through pine trees and over footbridges, although water flow can be weak in late summer. Descend to Limni in the afternoon, wander among its old houses and harbor, and buy picnic supplies at local grocery shops. Stay for sunset on the waterfront and sleep in Limni rather than undertake a long night drive.
- 5
Day 5
Edipsos Thermal Springs
Drive to Loutra Edipsou and arrive early at the natural hot pools where thermal water spills into the sea beside the Cave of Sulla. The public bathing area is free, but the rocks are extremely slippery, so water shoes help; for a structured experience, reserve a treatment or spa access at Thermae Sylla. After a promenade break, visit the small Roman Baths of Sulla site or drive to the village of Ilia. Spend the evening around Edipsos harbor or return to Limni before the road becomes dark.
- 6
Day 6
Agia Anna and return to Athens
Start the morning on Agia Anna–Agkali, a long pebble beach suited to relaxed swimming when northerly winds are absent. Stop for coffee by the shore or make a short visit to Agia Anna’s folk-art museum, then drive south through the island. With a late flight, pause at Alykes Beach near Drosia or make a brief shopping stop in Chalkida before heading to the airport. Allow at least 3.5 hours between leaving Chalkida and departure time for fuel, rental-car return and traffic near Athens.
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Round-trip flight from TLV
₪550-1,400 (to Athens)
4–5-night package
₪2,200-4,200 (per person)
Mid-range hotel nightly
₪300-600 (per room)
5-star hotel nightly
₪750-1,600 (per room)
Restaurant meal
₪55-110 (per person)
Local beer
₪14-24
Coffee
₪8-16
Short taxi ride
₪25-55
Rental car per day
₪140-300 (before fuel)
Beach sunbeds
₪20-70 (per pair)
Daily budget per person
₪280-550 (excluding hotel)
Family, 5 nights
₪8,500-15,500 (family of four)
Good to know
Good to know before Evia
Getting around
From the airport
From Athens Airport to Chalkida, drive via the A1 in about 65–80 minutes; a prebooked taxi normally costs around ₪300–430. Uber and FREE NOW dispatch licensed taxis in Athens, but for an intercity trip it is better to arrange a fixed fare in advance. By public transport, take the metro or X93 bus toward Larissis Station or Liosion Terminal, then a train or KTEL bus to Chalkida; total travel time is roughly two to three hours and costs about ₪45–80 per person. For southern Evia, take a 25-minute taxi or bus to Rafina Port, around ₪80–130 by taxi, followed by the roughly one-hour ferry to Marmari for about ₪45–75 per passenger; the Oropos–Eretria ferry is another option but less convenient directly from the airport.
Need a car?
Yes, for most Israeli travelers a rental car is the difference between a restricted resort break and properly exploring Evia. A family staying at an Eretria resort or a couple based solely in Chalkida can manage for a few days without one, but Chiliadou, Limni, Drymonas, Edipsos and southern Evia are widely separated and buses are infrequent. Young travelers focused on Chalkida’s bars can skip a car; nature lovers and families planning different beaches should consider it essential.
Tips
Download FREE NOW or Uber for your Athens day, but on Evia rely on local taxi ranks or ask the hotel to book one. Waterfront parking in Chalkida and Eretria fills after 20:00, while mountain-village roads are narrow and winding, making a compact car preferable to a large vehicle. Check Rafina–Marmari and Oropos–Eretria ferry schedules in advance, reserve vehicle space in August and reach the port at least 45 minutes before departure.
Kosher & Jewish
Chabad / community
There is no permanent Chabad House on Evia and no daily minyan travelers should rely on. Chabad Athens is in the Psyrri area, near Aisopou Street and Monastiraki Square, and can arrange Shabbat meals, prayers and kosher-food guidance with advance notice; consider an Athens overnight if Shabbat observance is central to the trip. Chalkida has a historic Jewish community and synagogue on Kotsou Street, but it is not a tourist-oriented Chabad operation and visits must be coordinated with the community in advance.
Kosher food
Evia has no permanently certified kosher restaurant, and vegetarian tavernas are not kosher because kitchens and utensils are shared. Kosher-observant Israelis usually buy sealed products at AB Vassilopoulos, Sklavenitis or Lidl branches in Chalkida or Eretria and book an apartment with a kitchen; for a dependable kosher selection, preorder through Chabad Athens or collect food from kosher establishments in Athens before driving out. Fruit, vegetables, packaged bread, tahini, pasta and dairy bearing a recognized certification are the practical solution, but every product should be checked individually.
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What you need before you fly
- אין צורך בוויזה לישראלים לשהייה קצרה של עד 90 יום, בכפוף לכללי שנגן
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Local tips
Good to know about Evia
- 💳Cards are widely accepted in Chalkida, Eretria and Karystos, but keep €50–100 in cash for parking, umbrellas and tavernas at beaches such as Chiliadou, and always decline shekel conversion at ATMs.
- 🚗Athens Airport is about a 75-minute drive from Chalkida, and a rental car typically costing around ₪140–300 per day is almost essential for reaching Kalamos, Chiliadou or the villages around Mount Dirfys.
- ⛴️For northern Evia, it is often faster to drive from Athens to Arkitsa and take an Edipsos Ferries car ferry rather than go around via Chalkida, but in July and August arrive at least 45 minutes before departure.
- 🏨Choose your base by region: Chalkida for weekends, restaurants and nightlife, Eretria for families and resorts, Limni or Edipsos for the green north and thermal springs, and Karystos for southern beaches and hiking.
- ⏰Reach Kalamos, Limnionas and Chiliadou before 10:00 on July and August weekends, because the small parking areas fill up and the final approach roads are narrow and winding.
- 🌙Evia has no casino, and its best nightlife is found in the bars along Chalkida’s waterfront and around the Old Bridge after 23:30; anyone seeking a huge club or gaming tables should spend a night in Athens.
- 🍽️At local tavernas it is customary to round up or leave 5–10 percent for good service, and do not rush to request the bill after the final dish because meals in Evia unfold slowly and may end with complimentary fruit or a small dessert.
- ✡️Evia has no permanent kosher restaurant or Chabad house, so kosher-observant travelers should stock up in Athens through Chabad Athens or AB Vassilopoulos supermarkets and reserve accommodation with a refrigerator and kitchenette.
- ⚠️Do not rely entirely on map estimates for the roads around Mount Dirfys and northern Evia: add at least 25 percent, avoid driving to isolated beaches after dark and check fire and wind alerts before setting out.
- 📱A European eSIM works well in Chalkida and Eretria, but coverage can disappear around Chiliadou, Dimosari and the mountain villages, so download offline Google Maps before leaving.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"To me, Evia feels like a part of Greece that has managed to remain genuinely Greek: a vast island of mountain villages, wild coves and tavernas where most tables are still occupied by locals. Israelis fall for the contrast between the swift tidal current beneath Chalkida’s Old Bridge and the clear water at Kalamos Beach. My favorite moment is climbing to Karababa Castle for sunset, looking across the Euripus Strait and then heading down for fish, horiatiki salad and saganaki cheese on the waterfront. This is not a destination for racing between attractions, but for having a car, a swimsuit and a much slower rhythm."
Loves
I love reaching Kalamos, near Avlonari, by 9:00 and choosing the left-hand cove of its twin beaches before the families from Athens arrive. The sea is usually calmer in the morning, parking is easier and the white cliffs above the water look almost unreal.
Skip
The most common mistake is booking a hotel in Eretria and assuming you can easily visit both the Edipsos thermal springs and Karystos in a single day. Evia is long and mountainous, and its slow roads can turn that plan into an entire day inside the car.
Boutique pick
At 8:00 we will stand beside Chalkida’s Old Bridge to watch the Euripus current change direction, then have coffee by the water and climb to Karababa Castle for the view. At 11:00 we will drive through the mountain villages to Chiliadou Beach, spend a few hours between the sea and a taverna, and return before dark via Steni for coffee beneath the plane trees. I would end the day with dinner on Chalkida’s waterfront and a late drink, just as the local city truly comes alive.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Evia
"We started the morning in the thermal water flowing into the sea at Edipsos and felt as if we had found a private natural spa. The next evening we watched the sunset at Limni harbor, which was exactly the quiet Greek-island atmosphere we wanted."
Noa and Ido, Tel Aviv
Couple · 5 nights · June
"The children refused to leave the water at Agia Anna Beach, while we loved the space and the tavernas just behind the shore. Drimona Waterfalls offered a short, shaded outing and the perfect break from beach time."
Michal and Uri, Modi'in
Family with children · 7 nights · August
"We followed the winding road down to Chiliadou Beach and found blue water and dramatic scenery worth every turn. That evening we went for drinks along the Chalkida waterfront, which was full of young people without the chaos of a party resort."
Roi, Daniel and Shahar, Rishon LeZion
Friends · 4 nights · July
"We visited the archaeological site of Eretria and then walked beside the Euripus Strait in Chalkida to watch the currents change direction. Driving across Evia took longer than expected, but the villages, sea and tranquility already have us planning a return."
Rachel and Yossi, Haifa
Older couple · 6 nights · September
FAQ
Common questions about Evia
Do Israelis need a visa for Evia?
Israelis do not need a visa for a short holiday in Evia, as Greece is part of the Schengen Area, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The passport should remain valid for at least three months after the planned departure from Schengen, and travelers should check whether a new European travel authorization is required before flying.
Are there direct flights from Tel Aviv to Evia, and how long does the journey take?
Evia has no commercial airport, so travelers fly nonstop from Tel Aviv to Athens in about 2 hours and 15 minutes, then drive roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes to Chalkida via the bridge. Reaching northern Evia, including Edipsos or Pefki, usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours from Athens.
When is the best time to visit Evia, and is it better for families or couples?
The best period for Evia is from late May through September, with July and August bringing warm seas, peak prices and busier beaches. Families often prefer Eretria and Agia Anna, while couples gravitate toward the thermal springs of Edipsos, Limni and the secluded beaches of central Evia.
How many days are needed in Evia, what should I pack, and what can I combine it with?
Allow 4 to 6 nights for a focused Evia holiday, or a full week to combine Chalkida, northern Evia and Chiliadou Beach. Pack water shoes, walking shoes and a light evening layer, and add two nights in Athens or a stop in Delphi when heading toward northern Evia.
How do you get around Evia, and is a rental car essential?
A rental car is almost essential in Evia because its beaches, villages and waterfalls are widely scattered and public transport is not practical for touring. Main roads are generally good, but routes to Chiliadou, Thapsa and the mountain villages are winding and sometimes narrow, so daylight driving is preferable.
How much does a holiday in Evia cost from Israel?
A four-night Evia holiday for two, including flights to Athens, a rental car and a comfortable hotel, generally costs ₪3,800–6,500 in shoulder season and ₪5,500–9,000 in July and August. A taverna meal usually costs ₪70–130 per couple, while a beach umbrella and loungers cost around ₪30–70 depending on the venue's minimum order.
Is Evia safe for Israeli travelers?
Evia is considered a calm and safe destination, with low crime levels even in tourist towns such as Chalkida, Eretria and Edipsos. In summer, monitor wildfire alerts, avoid closed dirt roads and do not leave valuables visible in the car at isolated beaches.
What are the must-do attractions in Evia?
Evia essentials include bathing where the Edipsos thermal springs flow into the sea, visiting Drimona Waterfalls, and swimming at Chiliadou and Thapsa beaches. Add a walk along the Chalkida waterfront to see the reversing currents of the Euripus Strait and a visit to the archaeological site of Eretria.
Does Evia have nightlife or a casino?
Nightlife in Evia is lively but not wild: Chalkida has bars along the waterfront and Evripou Street, while Eretria offers seasonal bars and beach venues such as Bora Bora. There is no casino in Evia, so gambling requires a trip to Mont Parnes Casino near Athens or Casino Loutraki.
Are there kosher restaurants or a Chabad house in Evia?
Evia has no certified kosher restaurants or permanent Chabad house, so strictly kosher travelers should stock up in Athens, where Chabad and kosher dining options are available. An apartment with a kitchen makes the island easier, while tavernas can prepare simple Greek salad, grilled vegetables and suitable fish according to each traveler's observance.