EVIA, Second Largest Greek Island | Is it Worth Visiting?

Exploring the little known Greek island of Evia, which is the second largest island in Greece and the sixth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. You can watch Part 2 here: • A Crazy Hike to Dragon...
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[@chrisbrown8748]

Greece is definitely one of my top countries to visit as well as being one of my favorite countries to watch Gabe explore.

[@brunolima7402]

The cradle of Western Civilization

[@junefirst500]

May 03, is Good Friday for Orthodox Christian! It isn't always days are a month apart! Happy Easter to all Orthodox Christians!

[@savajanjic9980]

Happy Easter to you, my brother!!!

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Correct! As a matter of Fact, every 4 Years it is ON THE SAME DAY as Catholic Easter as well.

[@conniedean3787]

The ruins and air show was amazing

[@M-gq1bq]

Evia was the island that was burning when Gabriel visited the Sporades a couple of years ago IIRC.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The fires, that's right.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Yes! You are correct! Good Memory! 👍🏻

[@normanlee31]

That 'oxi' on the castle doesn't mean don't come here! In Greece+Cyprus we celebrate Oxi Day as a public holiday every year on 28 th October. The Oxi or No represents the Greek answer to Mussolini's ultimatum to Greece in 1940 during WW2. So in other words it's symbolic of the Greek fight and resistance movement against the Nazis and Italians and celebrates the ultimate victory of the second world war!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, very interesting, thanks for the explanation.

[@slkonnaris8477]

Wow that’s really interesting- thank you for the information

[@marcopolo2395]

nah its not even that. in 2015 we had a referendum we had to choose whether we want the austerity measures or not. The campaign against the measures just used OXI and they were writing this wherever they could.

[@samdey-mr8nr]

I love it when you film when you drive the car and I looove Greece ❤️

[@nicklindsey3872]

Greece looks like an interesting place to visit i see now why you visit there. Something i thought of doing is taking solo road trip across Europe

[@katleenmstut4622]

Greece, wow! So happy to be on this journey with you in Greece again. If I cant be there, this is the next best thing 😊

[@Jaybob33]

Back in my favourite place on earth I’m so happy 😎 have fun 💙🩵💙🩵

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@taki2003]

so thrilled you are in Evia!! I have family in Nea Artaki which is right next to Halkida to the north. Loving the Greece series already...can't wait for more!!

[@МилаРашић]

Last night I was looking at the offers of accommodation for the summer on Evia and here you are. A sign that we should come 🫠Greetings from Serbia❣️

[@LisaStuart-u5h]

The jets are British… The Red Arrows. They train in Greece this time of year ❤✈️✈️ it’s called exercise Springhawk! They are the best in the world but I would say that 😂🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Lorraine-p4r]

I was thinking they sounded like what I heard and saw, at the Eastbourne air show. I will not go again when it is a air show. It was to crowded, and to noisy for me; all the So noisy jets and planes!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Wow, looks like you're right, good job: www.forces.net/red-arrows/red-arrows-greece-final-phase-spring-training-exercise-springhawk

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@89. At the restaurant where I went to dinner that night they had moussaka on the menu, but then said it wasn't available. I was disappointed as the meal I ended up getting (you'll see in the next video) wasn't as good. But I finally had moussaka last night and it hit the spot.

[@praguetruebelievers9832]

I am making a mousssaaakka tonight. I used to work in an Italian restaurant briefly back in the 80 s who was owned by a Greek/Italian/Vlach speaking family. I was a teenager but i learned how to make Greek food too as well as NYC Italian. I never knew which language they were speaking. I had 2 semesters of Greek at univ so i know a bit now. 😎 But still have never been to Elatha to speak some Elenika. Maybe this year hopefully

[@TimL_]

The excerpts you read before entering points of interest are highly appreciated. Incredible how such archaeological sites as Eretria, which in any other country of the world would be a highlight, are neglected and not promoted at all... Καλή Ανάσταση

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

You’re right. If that was anywhere else in the World, it would be completely different. Greece has so many Archaeological Sites, it’s almost impossible to maintain them all. Still, I believe they should & wish they would

[@dv6937]

Every time when i hear the Greek music i know it's must be your vlog :)

[@drudrgreen1417]

Welcome to Greece once again!! Evia(Ευβοια) is amazing i spent some of my childhood vacations, camping at limnionas(Λιμνιώνας)!

[@andreastheo2019]

Limnionas in Mesochoria and Tsakaioi? I’m from there

[@bondmood]

The juxtaposition of the ancient ruins with the modern jets is incredible.

[@zadokwest]

I find it just amazing that we can walk through these ancient sites. That amphitheater with poppies growing next to ancient stones laid all those years ago, just awesome stuff.🎉

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

It really is.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

It’s incredible, because we read about these places from thousands of years ago & we can still find them. Amazing

[@annobrien8387]

Hi I visited Adipsos in Evia many times and there are some amazing waterfalls in North Evia and an amazing beach a few miles from Adipsos in the cove of North Evia absolutely stunning! Try to visit North Evia before leaving you won't regret it. Also in Loutra Adipsos there are natural thermal waters.

[@vitalitihomirov5781]

Here, in Yekaterinburg, we follow Greek calendar of religious events.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That makes sense as Russia is also majority Orthodox Christian.

[@vitalitihomirov5781]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos it makes much sense, Gabriel. The early Russian history went under moto From Vikings to Greece. Also later Moscow is third Rome (after Rome and Constantinople).

[@marian.9026]

Hi Gabrielle! Greek American New Yorker here. LOVE your content makes me feel like I'm right there with you 😊. I believe the OXI you are seeing is political graffiti, it doesn't have anything to do with you entering an area. The mousxokouloura (the cookies you dont know if they are sweet or savory) are lightly sweetened lenten (vegan) cookies that are made from grape must that are eaten during the lenten periods of the church calendar. Enjoy your time now and in andventures to come!

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Or it could be for OXI DAY too! 👍🏻

[@marian.9026]

@@SpartanLeonidas1821 You're absolutely right!

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@marian.9026 Thanks. A few others also mentioned it. Im guessing it could he for that. Oxi Day. Of course, some Political Message is also a possibility as well.. God Bless You Marian 🙏🏻

[@Metaltherebel92]

Looks like a beautiful island =) I gotta visit Greece again, haven't been there since I was a week in San Torini in 2012. Its been too long! Love the food and nature/beaches and history.

[@RelaxingWalk-fr9li]

aah, you're living the good relaxing life, the whole castle to yourself, you're the king of the castle and the peaceful view, you brought me back to my days in Greece, I also like to explore off the beaten track

[@KMakrozahopoulos]

Hello Gabriel, welcome back to our country. These are fighter aircrafts, we have a very active Air Force and probably that was a normal routine training. There are so many places in the west you should visit. The magnificent islands in the Ionion Pelagos, Ipiros with the amazing stone villages, and some amazing cities, Ioannina, Messolonghi, Nafpaktos, Patras.

[@djoker3915]

Those are the British Red Arrows

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@djoker3915Yeah, I believe they are British Planes, you are right. They were there for some event. I don’t blame him tho thinking they were Greek Fighter Jets tho as Greece also has a very active AirForce. Ive seen Hellenic Jets there dozens of times in my life. The most Epic of all was a Low Pass by an F16 over our Ferry Boat taking us from the Mainland to Zakynthos. Came out of Nowhere & left everyone aboard the Ferry Speechless & with smiles on our faces. Was something else…incredible! 👍🏻

[@petraneate4660]

So glad you are back in Greece!

[@ΧρηστοςΓεωργιου-λ1γ]

Welcome in my country again . We love you.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Another awesome vlog…seeing how others live their life, the landscapes, the history, the people watching, so much to always see! Well done, Gabriel!

[@GreeceTravelGuide]

Great to see you back in Greece! I'm heading to Santorini on Wednesday then Milos Friday just for a short break, it'll be the earliest time of year I've been in Greece but looking forward to seeing it in spring time.

[@MtlGrk91]

Hi Gabriel! Evia(Evoia) is a beautiful island. Visited there last year in June, I feel it's on the underrated side and not many people choose to go. There's a lot of nice places to hike around there, and a lot of streams thanks to the Dirfi mountain, it's also a little bit more green as well. (writing this comment before seeing the video ) Check out Paralia Chiliadou if you have the time, It's a nice drive there going up the mountains with a lot of surreal views and at one point you get to see across the Aegean sea, it's a nice secluded type of beach I think you'd like ! Lot's of small little towns along the way as well. Enjoy Ellada once again !

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Thanks for more interesting history Gabriel. I zoomed in on my cell and could see the jets clearly. We are 35 years US retired airforce the sound never gets old. ~Cara 😊

[@mesaekso1443]

Gabe my man you are a true legend!!!

[@mjfitness-personaltraining]

❤ Welcome To Greece!!!! Again!!! And Again!!!! ❤

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Gabriel needs Honorary Citizenship. Ive been saying it for years now!

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

Catching up on ALL your videos tonight. Awesome content! Just have to say how INCREDIBLY COOL it was to see you standing at that Greek amphitheater when those jets flew overhead @ 27:05. WOW! Seriously WOW!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@ΑνναΦ-μ2ι]

Welcome back Gabriel,thank you so much for your love to my country!!!! We adore your videos,take care of your self.You are one of a kind for us!!!❤❤❤

[@ronjohnson4566]

great video, love the way you travel and find the obscure places fascinating. that is the way to see the world. sometimes when easter is in may there is another holiday that happens (maybe a national independence day or some such) making that easter a very long holiday weekend. maybe the jets had something to do with that.

[@johnc7347]

Gabriel. I can’t say enough how happy I am that you’re visiting the island my parents were born and raised in. I love going back to their villages to see the family and friends who are still there. A lot of the sons and daughters that grew up in Evia are now living across the mainland in Nea Makri/ Marathon. You’ll have a great feast on Easter Sunday, wherever you go, I’m sure. 😊

[@Polychronisdrone]

Love your new Greek series! Watching all the episodes...

[@craigleewhite6317]

Yosh. Gabriel. Truly marvelous to see Evia. All the much better a place, because now you are there hooray. Beautifully surrounded by Blue sky. Blue water... too cold for now:) Just the drive alone looks alright! Be good. From Craig. UK.

[@ipris3971]

Hey don’t forget to close that gate behind you Gabe- livestock be gettin out.

[@Bill9843]

27:04 These are the ''Red Arrows'' of the RAF practising in the Aegean.

[@andreastheo2019]

I am from South Evia in Styra, thank you brother for showing our beautiful island 🇬🇷

[@ΕπαμεινώνδαςΛιάσκος]

This video and the previous where you drive around Marathon are some of your best!!! Evia is an extremely underrated island, there's ancient ruins, historic towns, hot springs, beaches, mountains, forests. It would take many visits to see it all. I've been there 4 times and I've seen maybe 30%.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Thank you for always including maps and details so I can Wikipedia myself all day long. Love to check out some areas in detail after I’ve watched them.

[@mirzagoralija4492]

Go to Loutra Edipsou hot spring in Evia ! 😊❤🇧🇦

[@philbamford6957]

The jets you saw were the red arrows from the royal air force in the UK doing pre season aerobatic training exercises.

[@ЛюбомирСтоянов-э9щ]

A nice island! Thank you for this interresting video!

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Love a good road trip. Evia looks so interesting, can’t believe that you have these ancient ruins like the amphitheater and castle, and no tourists there! Nice jet flyover. 😊❤

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Thats the extent of the Greek Archaeological Treasures i. The country. A site like that is not on the "Priority List" for things to get to our maintain. Imagine that. Wish they could maintain all of them 😔

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

@@SpartanLeonidas1821 Yes such a shame but I guess it’s a matter of funding as well.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@JennyGunner-ge3lz It’s hard to get yo all of them. And restoration & maintenance is very expensive.

[@Srda3]

You should submit a request for citizenship of Greece 😅 You are one of the biggest promoters of Greek tourism. It would make it much easier for you to travel around Europe with all schengen rules...

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Can we all just get in touch with some of the Greek Politicians & make that happen. At least he deserves some recognition at this point.

[@vitalitihomirov5781]

Nice music. Starting with bridge.

[@david1george]

Really cool tour of the area. I've been to Turkey on the other side of Aegean a bunch of times which has a lot of Greek ruins, but I haven't been here.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Anatolia, nice! 🇬🇷👍🏻

[@andreastheo2019]

Evia is a amazing island in western Aegean coast

[@diarmuidlong5540]

Just amazing video with Greek history and the contrast with 21st century jets. Greetings from Ireland. Diarmuid Long.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

That was something..right? Quite the contrast indeed! Wonderful stuff

[@jrgenjacobsen3127]

There is one thing you missed when you visited the theatre in Eretria. That is the underground vaulted passage, leading to the hyposkenion; it was used for the sudden appearance and disappearance of a “deus ex machina”.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Deus ex Machina !!! Apomechanis Theos !!! We still use this Phrase in Modern Greek, believe it or not, when something comes out of Nowhere & Changes Circumstances for the Better!

[@mesaekso1443]

I bet you gonna love the "moustokouloura" ( i am refering to the big bag of cookies - they are made with "moustos" that is "unfermented pressed grapes" plus they contain sinnamon,sugar and honey) Also the big white cookie is made out of coconut paste and lots of sugar.If you like the coconut taste,you gonna love it!At least i do! The juice container is supposed to be have nine different kind of fruit and seven different kind of vitamins...It a pretty decent run of the mill juice...

[@eugeniastravels8954]

It's the best tasting juice.

[@pavelavietor1]

GREAT VIDEO THANKS FOR SHOW US REALITY . THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. SALUDOS

[@underwriter53]

An Air Show and Greece! What could be better?! 👏🥰

[@SPK1967]

Hi Gabriel. Have you explored the Peloponese much. Its my favourite part of Greece. Full of history from all eras, beautiful inland and seasides villages and nice beaches.

[@TriniGamesVI]

A feast (and a view) fit for a king!

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Gabriel the Great! 👑 We have also Agios Gabriel too that is venerated all over Greece as well! 👍🏻

[@kyriakivarytimou9137]

Of course it is worth! I love this island!

[@MsMikes6]

Great vid, thanks/watching from GR island of Kea (!). The Red Arrows (UK) were the team of planes performing acrobatics; training before returning to UK for the summer airshow season. Bon Voyages

[@konstantinos_Krs]

It seems that the jets are part of the UK aerobatic team RED ARROWS doing their training schedule . They are regularly come to Greece since aerospace is more free than UK and the weather is better, so it is easier for them to be prepared for the summer shows. Very close to Chalkis at Tanagra (Greek mainland) is the 114 Combat Wing (Hellenic Air Force Airbase) where usually hosts the Red Arrows.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Yes, that is correct! Thanks for verifying 👍🏻

[@effievassiliadis6503]

Hello Gabriel, The small bridge inside Halkitha that connects Evia with the mainland there's a phenomenon that every 6 hours the waters stop flowing in one direction they turn and start flowing the other way. In antiquity one prominent scientist called Euripus studied this phenomenon but could not explain why this is happening,he killed himself by jumping in the water. So this strip of water is also called 'The narrows of Euripus '. The walk by the seaside in Halkitha is beautiful with beautiful buildings. I hope you can see this beautiful promenade.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Wow, that's pretty wild.

[@slkonnaris8477]

Μπράβο Gabriel! You did a great job finding the castle. This is the best kind of exploring when you have no fixed agenda and there are beautiful surprises around every corner. Nice spot for a snack and amazing view. I love those cherry croissants- they are usually my midnight snack. The apple ones are nice too. Love this video!

[@apostolia2124]

...it certainly does !! ✌✨

[@aokiaoki4238]

Check the Dragon's houses ( Δρακόσπιτα)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yep, that's where I was headed, next video.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, It would make sense the amount of history being you're so close to Athens which is the center of everything around it. Another Island spot you can put in the book.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Yes, thats true. But believe me, almost anywhere in Greece you go you will find ruins & some crazy Historical Site or event that took place there. It’s crazy! And Yes, how many islands is that for Gabe now?

[@elturko1128]

I seriously love how u always make sure to get milk :))) im exactly same 🤙🏼 and what an epic spot to have your lunch. I bet your mind was wondering who else might have enjoyed that view and some food centuries ago

[@annieis300]

WOW... love the flyovers!!! 😎😎😎

[@jaglazzarinim2558]

Wow glad you got in

[@costaloppas7480]

Thank you for the vlog, loved it, if your around on Saturday night get yourself to a church for the midnight Easter service , I highly recommend it

[@chrisiversen8503]

Saw the huge fires on Evia last year from the Skiathos coast. Looks amazing history..

[@andreastheo2019]

Beautiful island my island🇬🇷

[@teds9656]

The Marmari-Rafina Ferry is a good way to get back. Paralia Figias is worth a visit.

[@robotubetwob]

Regarding jets: told you not to go thru that fence.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Message received and ignored. 😁

[@jimjim8645]

Gabriel is equipped with advanced stealth capabilities, especially when travelling through Greece so that's not a problem...

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos😂

[@comfortroosterrecords]

nice. cool find in the ... planes. wow. seems like your enjoying and looking forward to seeing More. cheers.

[@georgechristo2635]

Gabriel, since you are in Evia island, try going to chiliadou beach ( χιλιαδου ). you will love it.

[@jimhard483]

Great stuff man. Great work!

[@phidiassourtzis3419]

Evia is also known for its central mountains and mushroom foraging

[@andreastheo2019]

And best beaches💪🏽🇬🇷

[@dianegarcia6562]

It cracks me up. I always know what you're going to purchase in a market! I love how you explore historical sites and take us with you. I imagine the people that lived during those times and what they may have suffered at the hands of an evil ideology that persists to this present day.

[@speez3354]

Need to go to Volos.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

The thumbnail is such a catalogue model pose .)

[@lionofjudah4114]

They are the red arrows. From England. My home country. They are amazing. Brilliant when you watch them in action. Amazing pilots. Bless.

[@conniedean3787]

I did the same thing with my shoes when I was in Zagreb Croatia end of March

[@gloriakonstantinidis]

those are military jets they usually circle the island to protect it from turkey also Greek Easter is only a few days away maybe thats why the colors

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Those specific ones are actually British. Red Arrows I think they are called. They train there as well. But yes, in Greece you will see Hellenic Jets often..👍🏻

[@stankormy5717]

Looks historical!

[@spirosm]

Gabriel be careful wondering on all those "abandoned" castles ... between all these rocks there are certainly some snakes and more rarely scorpions too.

[@malpaso4me]

That’s similar to the red arrows in Britain there exhaust is the colour of the flag red,white and blue when there is a special occasion

[@aggesoursou]

Enjoy beautiful Evia Gabe. Don’t miss a night drink at waterfront Challkida and getting through Dirfis mountain.

[@mirzagoralija4492]

WOW ! 😊❤🇧🇦

[@glennplumlee9155]

the mountains look like the San Gaberial mountains

[@ΕπαμεινώνδαςΛιάσκος]

In the part where he is yes and if he goes a bit north to Mt Dirfi and it's more like Sierra Nevada🙂

[@glennplumlee9155]

Sounds quite cool!!

[@andreastheo2019]

California has a Mediterranean climate and so would be similar arid look

[@MtBakerlife]

You were in a great place to view the air show. I really enjoyed the preview! It was a little mystery, and when you reach the ruin castle, the mystery was solved. Thanks Gabriel! 🐾🐾💚Jul and family

[@alex182618]

11:48 these are beautiful red flowers 16:25 iconic view 19:30 three pedals? 😮 That is the stick shift. I guess an important skill to have for Europe travel 23:50 wow. Ancient amphitheater 28:19 I bet they are practicing before the real air show

[@azdbuk]

My blood pressure wants to visit Greece.

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Beautiful

[@helenwilliamson7099]

Think it wd be the red arrows. ❤

[@marafarnham595]

Nice Gabriel 😊❤

[@dimkwitchdoctor6283]

evia is very beuatiful.it's a mountainous island special in the north part of it with rich nature.there are many picturesque villages.best beaches are locates along the aegean coastline.generally,it's a cheap island if you compare it with the rest.streets are not so good spacial in the north and accomodation is not also so organised as in the rest islands.it's a popular destination for athenians,because it's near the capital and you can go easily by car.

[@andreastheo2019]

The south is better than north, all burnt and shit

[@underwriter53]

Thanks!

[@AKASHROY-i9f]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EsaLena1]

If those jets were breaking the sound barrier, you would know. It would be REALLY LOUD.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It was really loud, but I guess if they were then it would be really really loud.

[@andtif]

haha the workers telling you to go around in the roundabout at 4:21 😂 Edit: I noticed you went in the wrong direction in the roundabouts at least two times haha

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

I've never traveled anywhere in Europe but we are traveling and living all over central Mexico right now. Maaaannnn, I am just feeling like I'm getting a finer grip on Spanish and wow, to then turn around and learn some Greek, LOL. I guess it's good for neuroplasticity, eh? (I'm 65 and a digital nomad)

[@Najnormalniji]

Beautiful Evia, going there for summer vacation, north of the island, Loutra Edipsou.