A fun excursion while in Euboea can be visiting the vineyards. The Greeks are proud of their wine cultivation. Under the blue sky and Medditerrean sun, grape leaves grow lusciously. The Ionians islands are the most famous viticultural sectors in antiquity. Some say that these islands are the “cradle” of Greek wine making. ( https://grhomeboy.wordpress.com/2006/... ). Historically, Greeks combined previous methods and created their own methods of cultivation and production.  The Greeks have more varieties of wine than is imaginable (or that one can keep track of). As one can remember from history class in high school or from various films, wine was the main drink in Ancient Greece and the festivities of wine drinking (Baachus) was shared with the rest of the Medditerream.

Thus, it is a good daytrip to visit one of the local vineyards in Euboea. Central Greece and Euboea account for about one-third of all Greek wine production. In this region, there are predominantly the white Savatiano grape and the pinkish Roditis. About seventy percent of the wine in Euboea is made from the Savatiano grape.

Tourists should find out more details about visiting specific vineyards at the tourist information office or at their hotel.  The vineyards are not open on the weekend, but some offer tasting during the week. One will note, that since this is not a popular activity on the island, the experience is much more rural and authentic. Most vineyards are accessible by car.