Chalkida

Chalkida straddles the Euripus Strait between the island of Euboea and mainland Central Greece, a narrow channel whose shifting currents have long made the city a strategic crossing point. The waterfront follows the strait beside the Old Bridge, while a newer bridge carries traffic across the water farther south. Known in antiquity as Chalcis, the city was an important Euboean centre; Aristotle died here in 322 BC after leaving Athens. Today, cafés and promenades keep the focus on the channel, where the opposing shores feel unusually close. Beyond town lie the coasts and uplands of Euboea, reinforcing Chalkida’s island-meets-mainland character. Browse nearby webcams to discover other corners of Chalkida and Central Greece.

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