Istiea
Tucked into the fertile plain of northern Euboea, Istiea is a place whose character is shaped by farmland, low hills and the nearby North Euboean Gulf. It is the principal town of the island’s northern end and the administrative seat of the Istiea–Aidipsos municipality. A broad central square, cafés and public buildings form its civic heart, while the surrounding district remains closely connected to agriculture. Istiea’s name preserves that of ancient Histiaea, an important city of Euboea whose site lay near present-day Oreoi on the coast. Roads from the town lead towards Mount Telethrio and the ferry connections at Oreoi.
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Istiea sits on the northern plain of Euboea in Central Greece, where cultivated lowlands meet the wooded foothills of Mount Telethrio. The town is an administrative and commercial centre for northern Euboea, with the coastal settlements of Oreoi and Pefki close by on the island’s northern shores. Known as Xerochori until the early 20th century, it took its present name in reference to ancient Histiaea, once an important city of northern Euboea. Farming, local trade and seasonal coastal life continue to shape the area’s everyday character. Find related webcams around northern Euboea to build a fuller picture of Istiea and Central Greece.
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