The location of the Castle is related to the ancient city Kanithos as traces of buildings and tombs have been found there, on the soil surface. The hill was fortified for the first time during the Roman period, but was definitely not fortified during the Byzantine period, the Venetian period and the first centuries of the Ottoman rule. The fortress that we see today was built by the Turks in 1684, in order to protect Chalkis from the Venetians. It was designed by Venetian Gerolimo Galopo based on European standards.

Steni is one of the most famous winter resorts in Greece and one of the most picturesque villages of Evia. It is situated at the foot of Dirfys, the highest mountain in Evia, 30 km. from Halkida. Steni has 1,280 inhabitants and consists of three settlements: Pano and Kato Steni and the almost abandoned village of Pyrgos (Skounteri). In the village center there is a paved square with picturesque water fountains. There are also trees which offer their shade over the traditional cafes and taverns.

Agios Dimitrios is a beautiful beach in South Evia. The water is turquoise and the sea deepens quickly while at the bottom there are tiny white pebbles. The beach is small and is ideal for camping, but there are neither taverns nor a place to stay overnight.

In the two halls of the museum there are archaeological finds dating back to the Early Helladic period (2.800-1900 BC) till Roman times.

Among others, you will see vessels of Cypriot origin, a geometric compass with horses engraved on it and a ritual vessel in the shape of a horse. Some of the most interesting sculptures are: girl of archaic period, funerary column (480 BC) and a statue of –perhaps- Apollo. In the courtyard you will see architectural elements and sculptures from different periods and sarcophagi from the Geometric period.