Activities in Central Evia

The island of Evia is located just an hour drive from Athens and is the ideal destination for activities. Choose one of the following activities and experience a wonderful trip to central Evia.

Hiking & Canyoning at Agali Canyon

Rappel: 5

Maximum decsent : 10 m

Hiking : 60 min
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4-5 hours
Physical Condition: Moderate
Ages: Adolescents – Adults
Location: Agios Athanasios Village
Distance from Athens: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Distance from Chalkida: 30 minutes

-Description

The canyon of Agali is located in Mount of Dirfy (1743 m), in the center of Evia Island. It is definitely one of the most exciting and fun gorges. A fascinating descend in this beautiful gorge, make it one of the most memorable gorges in Evia! Canyoning Agali is easy for beginners.

In the morning we meet in the small village of Agios Athanasios. From here we all set off to the starting point. Upon our arrival we make all necessary preparations and safety briefing along with a tutorial on canyoning techniques. We are ready to start!

-It includes the following:
Accompaniment by certified and experienced canyon guides
Providing all the necessary equipment (belt, helmet, backpack)
Water, snacks

-TIPS:
Shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground and protect the ankle.
Water not less than 2 liters, and snacks for the duration of the activity.
First pair of Shoes, socks after leaving the gorge, second blouse or T-Shirt.

-Transportation

Transport is done with your own vehicle

Petali Canyon

Rappel: 4

Maximum decsent : 5 m

Hiking : 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 4-5 hours
Physical Condition: Moderate
Ages: All
Location: Agios Athanasios Village
Distance from Athens: 2 hour and 10 minutes

Distance from Chalkida: 1 hour and 15 minutes

-Description

Petalis canyon with the wonderful beach of the same name is located in central Evia, near the settlement of Glyfada and belongs to the municipality of Dirfion - Messapia. Geographically it is located behind Mount Dirfis and is bathed by the waters of the Aegean. Its orientation is northeast, the length of the beach is 190 meters while its maximum width is 60 meters.Upon our arrival we make all necessary preparations and safety briefing along with a tutorial on canyoning techniques. We are ready to start!

-It includes the following:
Accompaniment by certified and experienced canyon guides
Providing all the necessary equipment (belt, helmet, backpack)
Water, snacks

For after the gorge second pair of shoes, blouse, swimsuit.

-Transportation

Transport is done with your own vehicle

Hiking at Dirfis Summit 1743m

Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 6 hours
Physical Condition: Moderate
Ages: Adolescents – Adults
Location: Shelter of Agali
Distance from Athens: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Distance from Chalkida: 50 minutes

-Description

Dirfis was the favorite isolator of Hera (Dirfias Hera).Its main peak, Delphi (1,743 meters) is visible from afar.It is wild and steep. They call it “Little Fuji” as it looks like a volcano.Mountain Dirfis stands out as a mountain mass in a long narrow mountain range 40 km long that includes other smaller mountains, such as Xerovouni, Skotini, Alokteri, Mavrovouni and Ortari. The northen side of the mountain falls sharply in the Aegean, the eastern side is connected with Xirovouni and Skotini, the western spreads in an elongated low mountain range that “extinguishes” calmly up to the stream that flows into the coastal Limniona and in the south it ends in calm hills.

The highest peak of Dirfi is the twin peak of Delphi which reaches 1,743 and 1,735 meters. At this point the sanctuary of Dirfia Hera was located in antiquity, as the mountain was known as the favorite sanctuary of the goddess.

-It includes the following:
Accompaniment by certified and experienced Mountain Leadres
Water, snacks

-TIPS:

Hiking boots, Hiking poles (Optional), 2L water (at least), Second change of clothes, Energy Snack, Backpack (not more than 30L), Windproof / Waterproof

-Transportation

Transport is done with your own vehicle

Hiking at Steni

Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 6 hours
Physical Condition: Moderate
Ages: Adolescents – Adults
Location: Steni
Distance from Athens: 1 hour and 40 minutes

Distance from Chalkida: 40 minutes

-Description

Leaving behind us the village (450m altitude) we climb towards the refuge "Mihalis Nikolaou" (1120m altitude) from the well-maintained path S2, distance 3.9km. We will find ourselves among pines and plane trees. The brown forest that follows, one of the 19 aesthetic forests of the country, will empty our minds and fill our bodies. Then we will meet chestnuts, beeches and then firs. We will arrive at the refuge after about 2.5 hours and enjoy the magnificent view towards the top of Delphi and the Aegean Sea.
After half an hour of rest we will take the way back from the path S1 (4.5km), right behind the refuge.

It is one of the most beautiful paths, with constant changes of landscape and vegetation.

-It includes the following:
Accompaniment by certified and experienced Mountain Leadres
Water, snacks

-TIPS:

Sports shoes or Hiking shoes, Hiking poles (Optional), 2L water (at least), Second change of clothes, Energy Snack, Backpack (not more than 30L), Windproof / Waterproof

-Transportation

Transport is done with your own vehicle