Visitors to the area can visit the impressive Venetian Castle "Castello Rooso Kokkinokastro", which was built in the 13th century. You can also enjoy lovely panoramic views from the citadel of the ancient town. The "Yokalio Archaeological Museum" exhibits a wonderful selection of objects and findings from around the area, whilsts one can visit the "Deligiorgi Folklore Museum" as well.

Situated at the east side of the port is "Bourtsi", a Venetian two storey fortress, that was built between 1200 and 1300. The building matierals of this fortress were actually marble that was taken from an ancient temple.

With it's perfect location within the cape and under the mountain, Karystos is an ideal accommodation base, and from here, one can venture out and explore some of the other regions in Southern Evia, as well as enjoy some of the many day trips and excursions that take place often.

Worth visiting is the charming ravine of "Dimosaris", which starts at the top cliff of "Youda", and ends up all the way down to the Aegean side, approximately a distance of 10km. There are also some very nice neighbouring villages that one can visit, which offer lovely scenery and landscapes filled with greenery and colourful flowers and vegetation.

There is also a wine festival that takes place every year, as well as book exhibitions, theatre productions, song and dance evenings, and several others to which everyone is invitied.

Karystos is a very charming and beautiful town on Evia, and one that offers so much to those who are looking to relocate to the region. If you are looking for a property in the region, please feel to contact us, and we will be able to offer you a selection of our real estate services.