Evia Island Latest News
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook central Greece recently, with its epicenter located near Athens on Evia Island.
About Evia Island
- Evia, or Euboea, is the second largest island in Greece, second only to Crete, and third in Europe (second only to Cyprus).
- The area of the island is a little more than 3500 sq.km.
- It is located in Central Greece, in the Aegean Sea.
- The island is separated from the Greek mainland by the Euboean strait.
- It is often referred to as a “mainland island” due to its close proximity to Athens, with many points of connection between the two.
- Evia’s dramatic geography includes alpine mountains, lush forests, coastal wetlands, hidden canyons, and sun-soaked beaches.
- The main city on Evia is Halkida.
- It acts as the administrative and commercial heart of the island and is famously known for the unique phenomenon of the tidal currents in the narrow strait of Euripus, which changes direction multiple times a day.
- Evia’s highest mountains are Dyrfi, Kandili, and Ohi.
- The climate of Evia is Mediterranean. Winters are mild but rainy, and summers are hot with plenty of sunshine.
Source: DEVD
Last updated on January, 2026
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