Rovies
Rovies is a coastal village, 96 km. north west from Halkida. It belongs to Elymnion municipality and is situated 9 km north from Limni and 15 km southeast of Edipsos. The whole area is covered in rich fauna and each house has it’s own big colourful garden.
It is one of the most interesting places in North Evia, with rich vegetation and beautiful landscapes. Rovies is ideal for relaxation and tranquility, swim, water sports and fishing.
At a close distance from Hotel Agnadi, is Rovies village, with many shops and supermarkets for your daily shopping. You can also find a great selection of tavernas with a traditional atmosphere and cuisine, good home made food and local specialties. You can buy local products, such as honey, royal jelly, olives, oil, home made noodles, pasta and many others.
Rovies is famous for the exceptionally beautiful sunsets, that capture the imagination and soul.
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In the big olive grove, the local oil association produces olive oil and the famous stuffed olives, of exceptional quality, that are exported all over the world.
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One interesting option for exploring the area, is the Venetian castle, that is found in Rovies. From the village there are several paths, that are leading through rich vegetation, to impressive sites of exceptional beauty and ecological importance.
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After the swim in the main beach of Rovies, you can enjoy tasty delicacies at the little tavernas, that are next to the sea.
Rovies is the ideal destination for relaxing and tranquil holidays next to the sea. Visitors to Rovies will find peace and quiet, in a friendly and warm environment. At Rovies you will have the chance to taste the tasty products of the local bakeries, along with traditionally made bread, sweets, pies and cakes.
History - Traditions
Rovies is identified with the ancient city Horoviae. According the historian Thoukydides and the geographer Stravon, the city was existed next to city of Aeges, were Hercules and Apollo, were worshiped.
In honor of the latter was a famous oracle, known as the Selinundios Apollo Oracle, which according to the written scriptures of Stravon was situated in Rovies. According Thoukydides The city of Horoviae was destroyed by disastrous earthquakes and the resulting tidal wave, during the 6th year of the Peloponnesian war (426 bC).
Only few of the people were saved and the settlement was moved to the place known as Paleochori, as is shown by the ancient findings in this area.
Limni
Rovies is 10 minutes drive from the head of the municipality of Elimnion, Limni. The picturesque Limni is one of the most beautiful towns of Evia and is distinguished for its architecture and its stonepaved streets. There are plenty of Byzantine and meta-Byzantine monuments spread out in Limni, as well as the small monastery of Agios Christodoulos Patmios and the temple of Zoodohou Pigis. The folklore museum of Limni is very interesting and well worth visiting should you have the chance.
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On the coast of Limni you will find plenty of meze restaurants, cafes, bars and of course a relaxing holiday atmosphere. There are cultural events that take place during the summer under the name “Elymnia”, and include theater plays, classical music nights, modern and folklore music, shows, athletic events and more.
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