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Chalcis (Chalkida), Greece

Chalcis (; Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Χαλκίς, romanized: Chalkís), also called Chalkida or Halkida (Modern Greek: Χαλκίδα, pronounced [xalˈciða]), is the chief city of the island of Euboea in Greece, situated on the Euripus Strait at its narrowest point. The name is preserved from antiquity and is derived from the Greek χαλκός (copper, bronze), though there is no trace of any mines in the area.

Type City

Why go

  • City on the island of Euboea, Greece.
  • Served by Skiros Airport (SKU).

History

Chalcis (; Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Χαλκίς, romanized: Chalkís), also called Chalkida or Halkida (Modern Greek: Χαλκίδα, pronounced [xalˈciða]), is the chief city of the island of Euboea in Greece, situated on the Euripus Strait at its narrowest point. The name is preserved from antiquity and is derived from the Greek χαλκός (copper, bronze), though there is no trace of any mines in the area. In the Late Middle Ages, it was known as Negropont(e), an Italian name that has also been applied to the entire island of Euboea.

Airports

Skiros Airport (SKU) 95 km to the centre
Skiros Island, H, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 3 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Athens, Thessaloniki (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Thessaloniki
  • Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Perneri Airfield 31 km to the centre
Thiva, H, GR
Outdoor
Hellenic Sport Aviation Airstrip 38 km to the centre
Orchomenus, H, GR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ερέτρια
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Drosia - Ktyponisi
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Chalcis (Chalkida), Greece
Chalcis (Chalkida), Greece
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Skiros Airport (SKU); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SKU has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Athens, Thessaloniki). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Ερέτρια, 19 km); routes include Drosia - Ktyponisi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chalcis (Chalkida), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.