Chalkida(Halkida),the chief town of the island of Evia in Greece, is situated on the strait of the Evripos at its narrowest point.The extraordinary changes of tide which take place in this passage have been a subject of note since classical times.

At one moment the current runs like a river in one direction, and shortly afterwards with equal velocity in the other.In the neighbourhood of Chalkida,both to the north and the south, the bays are so confined as to make plausible the story of Agamemnon's fleet having been detained there by contrary winds.Many Greek personalities favor Chalkida as their holiday resort.

Hotels,Studios and rooms are excellent and make your accommodation comfortable.Very close to Chalkida are some very interesting cities: Eretria,Steni,Lefkandi,Vasiliko,Artaki.You can reach Chalkida by car or bus in about one hour from Athens. Discover Greece invites you to Chalkida

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