Evia is an island with so many beautiful regions
and places of interest. There are some stunning holiday destinations
located all over the island, providing the perfect setting for holidays
and travel throughout the year.
With easy access from all over Greece, Evia is perfectly located,
making it an island that one can visitor, even by car.
The northern region of Evia is often considered the most beautiful,
and is home to some of the most charming and magical towns and villages
on the island.
One such town is that of Edipsos ( Aidipsos ), which is located
on the east side of Evia, inside the beautiful picturesque bay of
Gialtra. Edipsos, also known as the "Spa City" due to
the many natural spas in the region, is situated at the foot of
Mount Telethrion.
Edipsos is 117 km from the city of Halkida, the capital of the island,
and is approximately 151km from Athens, via Arkitsa. Edipsos can
also be reached by by boat from the port of Glyfa in Fthiotida.
Edipsos is one of the oldest and most organised spa destinations
in Greece. It is visited by huge numbers of people from all over
the world, who come here for the unique healing properties of the
natural spa waters.
Edipsos has been able to preserve and maintain it's unique traditional
style and charm, and visitors to the area will find a wonderful
selection of accommodation facilities, tavernas, cafe bars, and
a great choice of interesting and fun-filled activities.
All visitors who are planning on visiting the northern
region of Evia should try and stop by at Edipsos. It is one of the
most popular and interesting towns in the region, and one that many
visitors instantly fall in love with.
It is here in Edipsos that you will find the office of "Diving
Travel" from where we operate. As well as providing a unique
selection of scuba diving excursions, we also operate as a travel
agency, and can provide you with a great selection of travel services
for your holidays to Evia, including hotels and accommodation, car
rental, excursions, and much more. Please contact us for further
information about our range of travel services.
For the nature lovers that are fond of camping holidays, just 12km
distance from our diving center is the fully organized camp site
called Rovies Camping. See www.campingevia.com
for more information.
To reach the island of Evia, it is very easy and has easy access
from anywhere in the world, as two of the main Greek airports are
very close:
The Athens airport Eleftherios Venizelos ATH ( www.aia.gr
) is the largest airport in Greece and has air connections from
all over the world. It is just 2 ½ hours away via ferry boat connection
to Edipsos from the national motorway. The airport of Volos ( VOL
), is just 1 ½ hours away, including the time of the ferry
boat connection to Edipsos via the national motorway.
Charter flights to Volos include ...
.:: Excel Airways from Gatwick ( LGW ) UK
.:: Air Berlin from Germany: Berlin ( BER ), Dusseldorf ( DUS ),
Hamburg ( HAM ), Nurnberg ( NUE )
.:: Air Berlin from Austria: Vienna ( VIE ) www.airberlin.com
We can organize your transport from and to both of these airports.
Arriving at Edipsos from Athens via Chalkida
When you arrive at Chalkida follow the signs to the road towards
North Evia - Limni - Edipsos.
When you reach the town of Edipsos, follow the coastal road and
100 meters after you pass the port, you will find the diving center
on your right.
Arriving at Edipsos via National Motorway and
Arkitsa port
When on the motorway at the 151st km
take the exit that leads to Arkitsa, where you will take the ferry
boat to Edipsos.
Arriving at Edipsos from Thesaloniki via Glyfa
port
If you are coming from the northern region of Greece, you take the
exit that leads to Glyfa where you will take the ferry boat to Agiokampo
( 25 minute journey ). At the exit of Agiokaampos, turn right on
the main road and after 7 km you are at Edipsos.
Arriving at Edipsos from Patra ( Rio Antirio
Bridge) National Motorway Bralos
After passing the bridge Rio Antirio, you follow the signs
towards Galaxidi Amfissa Lamia. When you reach the
National motorway of Athens Thessalonica, you turn right
towards Athens. 10 km after Agios Konstantinos take the exit towards
Arkitsa, where you will take the ferry boat to Edipsos.
Distances to Edipsos
Athens Airport Eleftherios Venizelos: 184 km.
Volos Airport (Aghialos): 58 km.
Patra through the National Motorway Bralos: 180 km.
Piraeus: 183 km.
Athens: 175 km.
Chalkida: 98 km.
Weather
For the current weather conditions in Edipsos, visit Meteo.gr