Hotels and Apartments on Evia (Euboea)

Penelope Villas stand 9 kilometers from the centre of Karystos, traditionally built self-catering houses with views over the Aegean and the mountains in a place of total peace. Each air-conditioned house has two bedrooms, a fireplace and built-in beds, a living room with satellite TV and an open-plan kitchen opening to a patio with barbecue. The Venetian Castello Rosso is a short drive away and there is free parking - one of the best-rated locations in Karystos.

Xenia Residence sits in an elevated position a few metres from the beach of Pili, with modern studios and apartments that have panoramic Aegean views, a private balcony and a kitchen or kitchenette. There is a cafe serving continental breakfast and a large stone-paved terrace with unlimited sea views, with traditional seafood taverns close by. The temple of Agios Ioannis Rossos is a 10-minute drive away and Agia Anna Beach about 30 minutes, with free on-site parking.

The charming Agnadi Hotel stands right by the sea among gardens and olive groves near the coastal village of Rovies, with warm, comfortable rooms - some with open fireplaces - and private balconies looking over the sea and sunset. The beach in front is perfect for swimming and water sports, and the village of Rovies, with its Venetian castle, is close by.

Avra Studios occupy an elevated position just 50 metres from the beach of Kymi, with air-conditioned apartments that have a fireplace, free WiFi and a patio over the Aegean. Each has a kitchenette with fridge, a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer, and the 24-hour front desk can point you to sights such as Mourteri Beach, 20 kilometers away.

The Valledi Village Hotel at Kymi Beach offers comfortable rooms, apartments and suites, all with a sea-view balcony, air conditioning, TV, kitchenette, fridge and phone. There is a swimming pool, a breakfast hall, a bar and a souvenir shop, with parking on site. Kymi, the "balcony of the Aegean", lies 91 kilometers north-east of Chalkida and connects Evia by ferry to Skyros.

The Corali Hotel is open all year, with 21 rooms whose balconies overlook the sea or the mountains, each with a private bathroom, heating and air conditioning, a fridge, a telephone and a TV. Breakfast in the great hall facing the Aegean features home-made jams and local produce, and by the fireplace guests can watch satellite TV, use the internet, have a drink at the bar and play billiards, with handmade pizza, local beers and wines also on offer.

Set among picturesque gardens in Eretria, the Sun Rise Hotel has a children's playground, a large outdoor pool and tennis and basketball courts, with a pool bar and barbecue facilities. The cosy rooms have an open fireplace and a private balcony, and the beach resort of Eretria and the taverns of Evia's south-west coast are close at hand.

Ilios Studios is a small, family-run lodge among olive trees on the green northern tip of Evia, between the villages of Pefki and Artemisio. There is a large garden with a pool and children's swings, a cafe-bar and restaurant serving home-made food and a small library; the modern studios have a TV and air conditioning and sleep two adults and two children, with the beach a 5-minute walk away and bicycles to borrow.

Katerina's Bungalows sit just a few metres from the beach, cosy and fully equipped for a relaxed holiday, with spacious rooms and suites, 24-hour service and a lovely garden to unwind in. The Lake of Evia and the spas of Edipsos are both nearby and easily reached.