Larymna, view of the harbour Larymna, lying on the northern edge of the Evvoikos Gulf, stands at the meeting point of ancient Boeotia and Locris—two regions often intertwined yet historically distinct. Today a quiet coastal settlement adjoining the modern industrial port of LARCO, Larymna hides a far older identity: a fortified harbour of the Classical…
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Chalkida and Evripos bridge, from S Chalkida, the vibrant capital of Evvoia, stands at one of the most remarkable natural and strategic locations in Greece: the narrow Evripos Strait, where the island nearly touches the mainland. This liminal geography shaped Chalkida’s destiny from the first human settlements to the present day. Through antiquity, the Roman…
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View of Eretria, from S Eretria, seated on the gentle curve of the Evian Gulf opposite Attica, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in Greece. Its history stretches across more than five millennia, and although the ancient city today lies mostly in ruins, its legacy is immense: Eretria was a maritime power, a…
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Aliveri, powerplant Aliveri, today one of the most active towns in central-southern Euboea, has a history that is far deeper than its modern industrial profile suggests. The name “Aliveri” is believed to derive from the old Ottoman-era property holders of the area—most likely the Ali Bey (or Ali Veli) estate—whose name gradually Hellenised into Aliveri.…
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Boufalo bay A Short History of Almyropotamos Almyropotamos takes its name from the distinctive brackish spring that emerges near the shoreline — the “Μεγάλη Φλέβα” (“Great Vein”). As the fresh water mixes with seawater, the stream acquires a slightly salty character, giving the area its descriptive name: Almyropotamos, literally “salty river.” The settlement grew on…
DetailsAncient Styra – The City of the Dryopes The history of Nea Styra begins with ancient Styra, a city whose origins reach into the prehistoric past. Ancient authors mention that the region was inhabited by the Dryopes, an early Greek tribe pushed southward during the great movements of peoples. The Dryopes left few written records,…
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Marmari harbour, from SE Antiquity: Quarries and Trade In the ancient world, Marmari was not a major city in its own right but drew its importance from nearby Karystos, one of the significant poleis of southern Evvoia. As early as the Archaic period, the area between Marmari and Styra was known for the extraction of…
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Karystos bay, from N Ancient Foundations (before 1000–146 BC) Karystos was already known in antiquity for its strategic location, excellent harbor, and the famed marble quarries of Mount Ochi. Archaeological evidence suggests early habitation as far back as the Late Bronze Age. In the Geometric and Archaic periods, Karystos grew into a prominent Eretrian colony,…
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Rafina harbour Ancient Period – The Deme of Arafin In antiquity, Rafina was known as Arafin , one of the 100 demes created by Kleisthenes in his great administrative reforms around 508 BC. The deme was part of the Aigeis tribe and was strategically situated near fertile land, natural harbours, and routes leading inland toward…
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Vatika bay and Neapoli, from E Vatika bay and Neapoli Vatika Bay, nestled along the eastern coast of the Mani peninsula, is a region of contrasting landscapes: from rugged cliffs to serene sandy beaches, and from fertile plains to olive-studded hills. Its natural harbour, though modest, has long made it a focal point for settlements…
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