Eretria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Euboea, Greece
About Eretria
It was an important Greek polis in the 6th/5th century BC, mentioned by many famous writers and actively involved in significant historical events. The modern town of Eretria is now a popular beachside resort. The historic and archaeological finds from Eretria and Lefkandi are displayed in the Eretria Museum, established by the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece. It's an important station on the way to the south of the island. It has many taverns and a long beach promenade. The archaeological excavations are located on the northern edge of the modern town. The oldest archaeological finds date the foundation of the city to the 9th century BC. It was probably founded as the harbour of Lefkandi, which is located 15 km to the west. In the 8th century BC, Eretria and her near neighbour and
Top Attractions in Eretria
Explore the best things to see and do in Eretria:
- ★Archaeological Museum of Eretria
- ★House with the mosaics
- ★Macedonian tomb of Erotes
- ★Temple of Apollo Daphniforos
- ★Temple of Isis at Eretria
- ★The ancient theatre of Eretria
- ★Tholos at Eretria
Where to Stay in Eretria
- 🏨Grand Bleu Sea Resort
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