Evia (North) in 3 Days
Edipsos as your base for two nights of thermal springs, the Lichadonisia day-trip, and the wild north Aegean coast.
Evia (North) in 3 days, day by day: what to see, in what order, how far you drive and where you sleep. Base: Edipsos. It assumes a hire car from day one.
Athens → Edipsos & the Springs
Drive Athens → Arkitsa → Ferry → Edipsos
Drive 1h45 north to Arkitsa, then a 40-minute ferry crossing puts you in Edipsos. Faster than driving via the Chalkida bridge.
Edipsos Thermal Springs
The free public springs (Cave of Sulla) flow into the sea — bring a swimsuit. Or pay €15-25 at Thermae Sylla or Galini hotels for a private hot pool.
Sunset stroll — Edipsos seafront
The promenade is lined with Belle Époque hotels and shaded cafés. Walk it slowly, end at one of the older kafeneia for ouzo.
Lichadonisia & Limni
Lichadonisia Day-Trip Boat 🏖 beach card · wind & conditions →
From Agios Georgios (15 min from Edipsos), boats run all day to the Lichadonisia islets. Turquoise water you don't expect this far north — Greece's answer to a Caribbean lagoon.
Limni Village
Sleepy fishing village 30 minutes south of Edipsos. Stone houses, narrow lanes, working fishermen. Walk to Galataki Monastery (10 min drive) for the views.
Drive back to Edipsos
Long drive back across the north (about 45 minutes from Limni). Dark coastal road, mostly empty at this hour. The thermal town centre is quiet at night — perfect for one last late-night spring soak before bed.
Agia Anna Coast & Departure
Drive south to Agia Anna 🏖 beach card · wind & conditions →
1h15 south through pine forests on the wilder Aegean side. Stop at Pefki on the way — small fishing harbour with two good kafeneia.
Agia Anna Beach 🏖 beach card · wind & conditions →
1.5km of fine sand and cedar trees right next to the water. One of Evia's longest beaches, never crowded outside August. Few tavernas at the south end for lunch.
Drive back via Chalkida → Athens
From Agia Anna, the fastest way home is south through Chalkida (2h to Athens). The bridge crossing at sunset is a nice closing image.
Planning questions
Is 3 days enough for Evia (North)?
Yes, for a first visit. The plan covers the essentials at a pace that leaves time in the water. With one more day, add a slow beach day with no driving.
Do I need a car on Evia (North)?
Yes. The beaches and villages are spread out and the bus does not reach the ones that matter; book ahead for July and August.
Where should I stay on Evia (North)?
The plan sleeps in Edipsos.