Drymonas Waterfalls — A day trip in North Evia
North Evia: the perfect blend of “mountain and sea”
North Evia is famous for its mix of green and blue. Today we’re sharing a beautiful day-trip you can do with the family — one we think will leave a real impression. The drive is roughly 35–40 minutes from Istiaia, and from most of North Evia’s coastal towns too, since this spot sits right in the heart of the mountain range.
Starting out from Aenaon Studios, you pass through Istiaia (the largest town in North Evia) heading towards Voutas. You skirt past Voutas village until the Kokkinomilia junction. Turn left there and after a few kilometres you’ll see Kokkinomilia perched on the mountainside, waiting for you.
As you climb, the road fills with firs and black pines alternating with meadows — a lovely landscape, almost Swiss in feel. If it’s lunchtime, in Kokkinomilia you’ll find Kiki and Yannis’s welcoming little taverna waiting. If not, remember it for the way back — by then your appetite will have built up. A two-room old grandmother’s house with a fireplace, homely seasonal cooking and the tsipouro that only Yannis knows how to distil — it’s well worth the stop.
Kokkinomilia, North Evia
Continuing on past Kokkinomilia towards Kerasia, just before the village turn right towards “Osios David – Waterfalls“. About 2 km along, you’ll find the trail to the Drymonas waterfall. A short forest path through the greenery starts where you’ll leave your car — it was built by the Limni Forestry Service and is suitable for all ages. The rich flora along the way is a glimpse of the biodiversity you’ll find throughout North Evia. Please remember to keep the place clean and to take whatever you used away with you.
Flora of North Evia
The right-hand path leads you to the waterfall. Coming back, you can continue to the other side (now on the right), where there’s a playground, a picnic area, and a remarkable view of the forest. The water at the falls rises and falls with the season, but the small pool that forms is waiting to refresh you — don’t think twice, dive into the waters of the Dryad nymphs.
Drymonas Waterfalls — Photo: http://atraposroute.blogspot.gr/2013/11/blog-post.html
Depending on how much time you have, you can then visit the Monastery of Osios David, where the welcoming monks will treat you to coffee and a piece of loukoumi — it sits a short distance from the waterfalls (5 minutes by car) — or visit the Palaeontological Museum at Kerasia (5.4 km, 8 minutes).
Info
The monastery is open at all hours; please dress respectfully.
For the Kerasia palaeontological museum, please call Ms Roula in advance at 6976764990.
At the taverna in Kokkinomilia, please give Kiki a heads-up if you’re coming as a large group: 6972920038 (Kiki).
