A seaside stroll filled with flavours and stories
Tables set right by the water, glasses of ouzo or tsipouro, the aroma of grilled octopus, platters of shellfish, and the freshest fish you can imagine. Locals from Evia, Athenians, and visitors from across Greece and abroad all know the secret well—they gather in the second-largest town on Evia for a few delightful hours by the sea. This wonderful ritual takes place all year round, so the waterfront of Nea Artaki is always lively, filled with people and cheerful voices. A magical moment comes at dusk, when the fishing boats head out to sea, framed by the colours of the sunset.
Reserve a table at a restaurant of your choice, but before you sit down, enjoy a stroll through the picturesque harbour of Nea Artaki. Walk alongside the boats, among children riding bicycles and scooters, and make your way to the small chapel of Agios Nikolaos. Pass by the fishing trawlers to catch a glimpse of the fishermen’s daily life, admire the old windmill, and continue to the edge of the breakwater. If you wish to extend your walk, follow the path along the small sandy shore and the rocks toward Panagia Faneromeni, a pleasant seaside route that eventually leads to Zephyros Beach.
Nea Artaki, of course, is not just this. Above all, it is shaped by its refugees from Asia Minor, who arrived from Kyzikos in 1923. You can learn more about their history at the Folklore Museum run by the active Association of Artakians of Kyzikos Everywhere. Be sure to visit the monument “The Asia Minor Woman”, installed at the port in 2023 to mark the 100th anniversary of their arrival.
At the Summer Festival of Asia Minor Flavours, held over the past four years at the harbour, you can also sample distinctive dishes from Asia Minor cuisine.
Reserve a table at a restaurant of your choice, but before you sit down, enjoy a stroll through the picturesque harbour of Nea Artaki. Walk alongside the boats, among children riding bicycles and scooters, and make your way to the small chapel of Agios Nikolaos. Pass by the fishing trawlers to catch a glimpse of the fishermen’s daily life, admire the old windmill, and continue to the edge of the breakwater. If you wish to extend your walk, follow the path along the small sandy shore and the rocks toward Panagia Faneromeni, a pleasant seaside route that eventually leads to Zephyros Beach.
Nea Artaki, of course, is not just this. Above all, it is shaped by its refugees from Asia Minor, who arrived from Kyzikos in 1923. You can learn more about their history at the Folklore Museum run by the active Association of Artakians of Kyzikos Everywhere. Be sure to visit the monument “The Asia Minor Woman”, installed at the port in 2023 to mark the 100th anniversary of their arrival.
At the Summer Festival of Asia Minor Flavours, held over the past four years at the harbour, you can also sample distinctive dishes from Asia Minor cuisine.
