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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Agia Anna
Spend a day on the beach and museum; add a night if you want camping or a relaxed pace.
Agia Anna is a small coastal town on Evvia with a long beach, several museums and easy access to waterfalls. One full day covers the beach, folklore museum and a quick waterfall visit; an overnight stay lets you camp or enjoy a quieter evening.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (many services close)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €1.50–2.00 |
| Greek salad | €4–6 |
| Fresh fish plate | €8–12 |
| Bus ticket Chalkida‑Agia Anna | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ATH · Athens International Airport
- About 200 km (124 mi); bus or rental car to Agia Anna (≈3 h).About 124 mi (200 km); bus or rental car to Agia Anna (≈3 h).
Typical fares
- Bus Chalkida → Agia Anna
- about €2.5, 30 min (check)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ €45, includes basic insurance (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local KTEL bus runs from Chalkida (≈30 min) to Agia Anna; renting a car gives flexibility for nearby waterfalls and museums.
See and do
Known for
- One of the longest beaches in Europe
- Folklore museum
- Drymonas waterfalls
- Camping facilities
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Drymonas waterfalls | Bus or car, 18 km (11 mi) east (≈30 min)Bus or car, 11 mi (18 km) east (≈30 min) | ≈45 min total |
| Fossilized mammals Museum (Kerasia) | Car, 13 km (8.1 mi) north (≈20 min)Car, 8.1 mi (13 km) north (≈20 min) | ≈40 min total |
| St. Basil Peninsula | Car, 13 km (8.1 mi) north (≈20 min)Car, 8.1 mi (13 km) north (≈20 min) | ≈35 min total |
Sleep
- Club Agia Anna
- Camping; €4.5‑9 per person, €7‑10 per tent.
- Agali Hotel
- 2‑star budget hotel.
- Thalatta seaside hotel
- Mid‑range seaside hotel.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;POO EE-neh ee pa-ra-LEE-a |
| Can I have the menu? | Μπορώ να δω το μενού;bo-RO na do to me-NOO |
| Where is the nearest bus stop? | Πού είναι η πιο κοντινή στάση λεωφορείου;POO EE-neh ee pio kon-TEE-nee STAH-see le-o-fo-REE-ou |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer crowds can fill the beach; arrive early for a spot.
- Some attractions (e.g., museum) close on Mondays; check opening days.
Generally safe; watch for strong summer sun and occasional steep paths at waterfalls.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Agia Anna yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- One of the longest beaches in Europe
- Folklore museum
- Drymonas waterfalls
- Camping facilities
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Agia Anna: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Agia Anna (Evvia), revision 5185918 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5185918
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/agia-anna-evvia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.