Dragonhouses
The so called “Dragon Houses “ by the Natives of S.Styra are some sort of quirky constructions, samples of a superb ,megalithic architecture standing intact for some thousands of years between Styra and Karystos. Unsolved mystery , until today, is the identity of its constructor,their quality as buildings their construction era and their architecature altogether.
Fairy supernatural beings with huge powers lived through the centuries in these Dragon Houses on the Styra and Karystos mountains.
Dragon Houses are scattered between Styra and Karystos.on the South Southwest Evia splendid trekking route. Most of them are not on steep hills, fully assimilated to the rocky environment with low vegetation.
How to get to the dragonhouses
Visit them and the escort will take you to times of fantasy and reality. Enjoy the nature and the history of Styra, easy hiking for the whole family.
The first way to access Drakospita is the following: From our hotel, you reach the bridge that turns for the area of Diliso and turn right towards Nea Styra. Take Nea Styra and follow the road to the upper Styra. Then reaching upper Styra, follow the signs in the direction of Chalkida. After 500m you meet a right sign with the indication "Drakospita".
Follow the marked road to Drakospita, the Ancient Quarries and the Armeno castle. Travel time by car 30 '.
Hiking route: Starting from the square of Styra through the cobbled streets of the village behind the church, we follow the path marked with red arrows and we meet the signs that lead to Drakospita.
The route is 5.5 km. Necessary sneakers, water and hat.
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Big Fountain (Megali Vrisi)
Megali Vrysi is located about 200 meters east of the central square of Styra and can be reached via a traditional cobbled picturesque path.
It is a beautiful green enchanting landscape with centuries-old plane trees, running waters that end through an old cistern in an adjacent verdant ravine, while the scenery is complemented by the constant chirping of birds. It is the natural monument of Styra, with all kinds of flora and fauna.
Such was the environment of the places of his worship and this perception was reinforced by the various legends of his birth and origin. According to the tradition, the Asclepieion of Megali Vrysi was visited for treatment by the well-known whore Laida, who after being cured returned to Corinth.
In the area of Megali Vrysi there is a restaurant and recreation center known as "Hangout of the Sophists", while there are remnants of a traditional old olive mill with millstones.
