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Island of Euboea: We like it!

Last summer, the big fires on the island of Euboea were also in the news in Germany. Large areas of beautiful vegetation fell victim to the flames and many people had to fear for their homes.

Now we have arrived at the south coast and moor in the harbour of Karystos - a place at the foot of the Ochi mountains. Only a few sailingboats are moored in the harbour, but fishing and fish farming are obviously very important here. Hardly any tourists, only Greeks, many small shops for everyday needs. Everything is relaxed and cosy. A place to stay. Here we recover from our devil's ride against the north wind. Freshly caught dorado for dinner, talking to the few neighbours on the other boats, just taking it easy until the strong north wind stops.

But then we continue north, along the west coast of Euboea in the Petalian Gulf. It's a good thing we discovered it: Ormos Boúfalo (Buffalo Bay). There's an ancient story about the name of this beautiful little anchorage, but that's going too far here. Some sailboats are already anchored when we arrive, but we find a place right next to the sandbank that juts into the bay. We have the feeling that we are lying in a small fjord. An idyll and a quiet night.

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