Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Chalkida is just an hour and a half from Athens. getty Chalkida is the cultured, elegant capital city of Evia, Greece’s second-largest island. Once a major power in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, Evia is now a chic retreat from crowded Athens and is connected to the mainland by a bridge making it easily reachable by car in about one and a half hours.
Chalkida captivates visitors with its rapidly changing sea currents that have been dubbed the ‘crazy waters’ phenomenon. The city is also scattered with the remains of temples and relics, incongruously lying alongside cafes, boutique shops and local fish tavernas. If you have an eye for beauty, here’s how to have a design-oriented stay.
Where To Shop In Chalkida Akanthos Ceramics , founded by Natasha and Antonis, is a pottery and ceramics studio with a creative vision steeped in the history of Evia and Greece. The products of Akanthos, named for its relation to the Greek flower, are all inspired by Ancient Greece, nature and culture. You can find everything from tableware to lighting fixtures and jewellery, and the shop also offers ceramic lessons and workshops.
11 Papadimitriou, Chalkida For Your Eyes Only is a small fashion boutique, launched in 2023 by businesswoman Maria Kamperi. It specializes in Greek designers, stocking the likes of La Chaine, Sac Jeans and Mersevi Clothes. There is also a small selection of home goods such as candles and incense.
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