Evia Apartment - Nea Stira Evia is the 2nd largest island after Crete. Its full of mountains, forests, sandy beaches, hot springs. There are few tourists other than Greeks, who arrive mostly in August.   Brand New Luxury 2 Bed Apartment.   What one can do in Evia:        a) Mountaineering – Mount Ochi is a local peak. The taxi in town can take you there and back. Also has very large mountain gorge and famous middle ages remains of mountain homes known as Dragospita (10 min away by taxi from New Stira). Old Stira is also a local attraction with its town square and Orthodox church in the centre dating back hundreds of years.        b) Cycling – Apart from cycling into town (2-3 minutes) you can take the single road past the house in the opposite direction (from the town centre) and aim for the large windmill style turbines (electricity generators). Once you reach there (10-15 min) there is a large road with a junction in the middle of it. If you cross it and follow the small road aiming for the village of Tsakei at the end of the winding road (10-15 min) there are other beaches, facing the other side of the island (Aegean sea). You will notice a house on the beach and a statue (WWII Resistance fighter). If you follow the road round you will find other beaches and superb fish restaurants. If you stay on the first beach with the old house on it and swim 100 yards out to the left you will find a hidden sandy alcove where you can rest, sunbathe and relax in the crystal blue sea        c) Walking- From the house if you walk to the beach directly across you can then take the sea path into the town centre. This is a popular route in the evening with the sunset. Most Greeks eat late in the evening and the small town centre is busy at this time. There are two souvlaki eateries where you can order beer from the barrel, cold.        d) Cinema- In the summer months there is an open air cinema, like in the film Cinema Paradiso. Entrance is around 7Euro per person and the films change every two days. All English language films are subtitled so there is no problem in understanding what is on. The same applies for most tv programmes and movies.        Connections: Bus Service- There is a bus service that connects all major towns in Evia. Details can be found in the town centre. Timetables and frequency of service change according to the season. Taxi Service – Found in the town centre just opposite the ferry port. If you ask a taxidriver for his card he can come and pick you up if you want him to.        Other Towns-Day trips Marmari- Small pretty town towards the south. Superb journey via the mountain range towards the south of Evia. Has a ferry connection to the mainland going to Rafina port. Karystos- Castle fort town on the southern tip of Evia. Has large local hospital, a temple, a large harbour, famous casserole restaurant (off the main cafeteria thouroughfare in a side street) Particularly popular is the fish soup. About 30 minutes by taxi. Kimi- Scenic mountain town. Ferry connections to island of Skiros in the Aegean sea. Famous for its August 15th church festival.   1.     Apartment includes 1 double bed and 2 singles as well as couch which can sleep another 2. In total accommodation can sleep 6.   2.     There are 2 bathrooms, full airconditioning, brand new kitchen, tv, dvd, fireplace, three balconies, sea view., secure underground parking.   3.     Public beach is 100 metres from apartment. Ferry is 10 min walk.   4.     There are hundreds of local tavernas catering mostly to Greek clientle, speciality are meat, fish and salad dishes as Evia is a large agricultural producer famous for its produce.     5.     If interested please contact vngelis@btinternet.com