Evia Best of: Kymi traditional village, Greece | Euboea | Κύμη, Εύβοια HD

Kymi is a coastal town (7,112 inhabitants in 2011) in the island of Euboea, Greece. The ancient Euboean Kyme is mentioned as a harbor town related to the more prominent poleis of Chalkis and Eretria in antiquity. Together with these, it is sometimes named as the founding metropolis of the homonymous Kymē (Cumae) in Italy, an important early Euboean colony. Visitors have plenty to see in Kymi, a beautiful small town and the region who "supervise" the Aegean Sea from a privileged position. It is also the reason why they called Balcony of the Aegean. Kymi has one of the largest artificial ports in the country and efforts to provide this transportation hub in the eastern Aegean islands and northern Greece. At the same time the City Kymi is in terms of native vegetation of the greenest of Greece and is second all in clean sands. Interesting for the visitor spots are numerous. For example: the house where lived the famous (Pap test) doctor - researcher George Papanicolaou and the Folklore Museum of Kymi, the Monastery of the Transfiguration, three small Byzantine churches in Oxilithos, the Archaeological Collection and the Archaeological Site of the river, ruined Venetian tower in San handkerchief etc. The most famous agricultural products produced in Kymi is figs, cherries and olive oil. From products to purely local color distinguish the "cocoon display" handicrafts made from cocoons, and many kinds of sweets such as baklava and almond. Kymi is a charming port town that is located on the eastern coast of the island of Evia, approximately 87km from the capital of Chalkida. There are around 3000 residents in Kymi and it is the capital town of the Karystos region of Evia. The town is built amphitheatrically on a hill near the coast and provides some wonderful views stretching out over the Aegean sea. As well as being the main harbour that connects Kymi with the island of Skyros, it is a very historic and interesting town with a rich and varied history. It has a strong maritime tradition and in the 19th century had a very strong economy. The export of a variety of local products including olive oil, silk and wine were the main sources of income for the town, and their products were exported all over the country. There are a number of interesting sights and places to visit when you are in Kymi. The Folklore Museum is one of the most popular and here you can see a wide range of exhibits of old artifacts, textiles, ceramics and much more. Other parts of the town that are popular with visitors include the Castle of Agios Georgios ( Saint George ), and the church of Agios Athanasios which is located in the main square. During the summer months you can enjoy swimming at a number of local beaches including Platana, Kalogiros, Stomio and Mourteri - all of which are a short distance from Kymi. These beaches are ideal for relaxing and enjoying the cool refreshing waters of the Aegean sea. Along the coastal road of Kymi you will find a great choice of caf