THE MARBLE RESORT Spacious luxurious family living accommodations, ideal for vacations all round the year. Right on the beach, in a three acres of land full of olive and fruit trees, three villas of comfortable elegance (photo of them in the 13 edition of Andrew Martin’s)
VILLA CORAL:180m, three floor villa with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen fully equipped, satellite TV,internet etc. VILLA ACANTHUS:180m, three floor villa with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms kitchen fully equipped, satellite TV, internet etc. VILLA EMERALD:75m, ground floor villa with one bedroom one bathroom, kitchen fully equipped, satellite TV, internet etc. All villas with internal telephone communication. For making your life a pleasure we can offer exclusive services (upon request) such as cleaning and cooking, airport pick up and drop off, car or boat rental, restaurant booking, excursions programming etc.
The location is in Drosia, a suburb of Chalkida (map attached), only 50min from Athens by car (new highway) or, 50min by train. The 3 villas Resort was built in 2008, in 3 acres of land (full of olive and fruit trees), can host up to 18 people and it is ideal for relax and sightseeing. Sightseeing: • 50min from Athens • 90min from Ancient Delphi • 10min from Chalkida (city joining the mainland to Evia island). In Chalkida there are a lot of restaurants, bars, cinema, hospital, etc. • Excursions to Evia island (visiting the lake of Evia, the famous Dragon houses, the famous SPA resort of Edipsos, etc.). • Excursions to the main land of Greece (ancient Thivae, Livadia, Arachova, etc.).
Local Amenities and Activities
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chalkida is the capital city of Evia province with approx. 90.000 inhabitants.
It is one of the most charming cities of Greece and in combination with the fact that is only 50 min. from Athens, by car, makes it an even more charming destination.
It is built by the two sides of Euripus Channel, with one part of the city being in Evia island and the other part of the city in the mainland of Central Greece. On the hill of Korinthos exists the Venetian Castle of Karababa. The castle together with the bridge of Euripus Channel are worth to visit.
There is a unique phenomenon in the Channel of Euripus, where the sea waters change direction every 6 hours, with 1 hour pose between them.
HISTORY
The name of the city “Chalkida” comes from the Greek word Chalkos (cooper) that existed in that area and which contributed to the growth of the city during the ancient times.
Chalkida with the 2 ports by Euripus Channel, was one of the most wealthy cities of ancient Greece and had colonies in Thrace and Sicily. Because of its wealth, the Athenians, the Macedonians, the Peloponnese etc. tried to conquer it.
From 1205 to 1470 Chalkida and the whole island of Evia were ruled by the Venetians, who constructed remarkable walls.
From 1470 the city was ruled for 3 centuries by the Turks and from 1833 it became of Greek occupation.
HISTORICAL MONUMENTS OF THE AREA
1. The Ancient Theatre of Eretria. 2. The Artemision archeological area. 3. The Archeological museum of Eretria. 4. The Ancient Temple of Holy John the Russian. 5. The Dragon Houses of South Evia. 6. The Edipsos Spa (with curative baths). 7 The lake of Evia, etc.
CHALKIDA SIGHTSEEING
1. The old bridge by Euripus Channel 2.The Town Hall was built on 1906 by the engineer Kamaras for the rich merchant brothers Kotsika, from Karystos. 3.The Red House in the North side of the city was built on 1884 from the engineer Fleggas for the Malliou family. 4. The House with the statues is opposite the Red House. It was built on 1801 by the Malliou family. 5. The Archeological Museum. 6. The Folklore Museum. 7. The Temple of St. Paraskevi, patron of the city of Chalkida built on the 5th century A.C. 8. The Byzantine Museum. 9. The Turkish Temple of Emir Zade built between 1470 and 1600. 10. The Karababa castle was built on 1686-1688 by the Turks in order to protect the city from the invaders. It was designed by the Venetian architect Geronymo Gallopo. 11. The Court Mansion built on 1909 by the engineer Mr. Kamaras.
BEACHES TO VISIT
1. Santa Anna beach 75km from Chalkida in Evia island. 2. Saint Minas beach 6 km from Chalkida. 3. Alykes 6 km from Chalkida. 4. Chiliadou 95 km from Chalkida in Evia island. 5. Rovies 95 km from Chalkida in North Evia, etc.
