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Limni Evias

This city looks like an Aegean island. It is undoubtedly the most picturesque village in northern Evia, with narrow streets, traditional houses and a pine forest. Limni is a city built amphitheatrically, near ancient Elymnion where, based on Sophocles, Zeus and Hera first met. Most residents of Limni are of Aegean origin because back in the 16th century many Aegean captains moved to this area. The coastal zone of Limni is quite popular with tourists and locals with many cafes and restaurants with a view of the Evian Gulf and the green hillside of the city.

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Steni

Steni is one of the most famous winter resorts in Greece and one of the most picturesque villages of Evia. It is situated at the foot of Dirfys, the highest mountain in Evia, 30 km. from Halkida. Steni has 1,280 inhabitants and consists of three settlements: Pano and Kato Steni and the almost abandoned village of Pyrgos (Skounteri). In the village center there is a paved square with picturesque water fountains. There are also trees which offer their shade over the traditional cafes and taverns.

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Atsitsa

Atsitsa beach is considered the most picturesque beach of Skyros. It is a little bay with pebbles and sand.

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Baths of Edipsos

Today there are more than 80 hot springs in Edipsos. Their temperature ranges from 28 ° C to 86 ° C. There are private spas and the spa of EOT (Greek National Tourism Organization) which is a large complex with all possibilities for spa based on modern techniques.

The Municipal Beach meets the needs of those who want to combine spa with beneficial seawater. Also, on Edipsos Beach you will find many excellent cafes and restaurants.

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Monastery of St. Nicholas

This historic monastery is located by the sea. Its tall bell tower, built from Tinian marble in 1805, can be seen from a distance. The monastery was the meeting point of captains and priests of the island when they had to take decisions concerning the revolutionary struggle in 1821. In the monastery you can also visit the "House of Spetses", a special area that has been turned into a representation of a traditional residence of Spetses.

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