Mytikas brings together two distinct interests for planning a trip: east of the settlement stand the Twin Towers, known as “Δίδυμοι πύργοι”; in the settlement itself is Avantis Estate. At the towers, the focus is on their architectural form and historical context in the wider area, while at the winery it is on tours and wine tasting. The distinction in location is helpful: the towers are in the immediate vicinity of Mytikas, while the winery is in the settlement. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in the buildings, wine, or both.
The Twin Towers east of the settlement
Two towers stand in the Lelantine Plain east of Mytikas, known as “Δίδυμοι πύργοι.” They are 200 meters apart. The eastern tower is larger and better built than the other, and is preserved to its full height. It has a ground floor and three upper floors; its roof is now destroyed. This means the information about the pair of towers differs from the more detailed architectural features of the eastern tower: the shared name applies to both, while the description of the size, floor arrangement, and roof concerns the eastern one.
Context in the wider area
In the wider region, the Twin Towers are considered together with the tower of Vasiliko and the nearby castle of Fylla as part of a defensive chain along the Lelantas River. This historical interpretation takes a broader view: it links several named structures along the river, while the architectural details of the eastern tower concern a single building. Two levels should therefore be distinguished when placing Mytikas in context—the eastern tower as an individual structure and the group as part of a larger setting.
Wine and a visit to Avantis Estate
Avantis Estate is located in Mytikas, also called Ambelia, in the heart of the Lelantine Plain and four kilometers southeast of Chalkida. Apostolos Moundrichas founded the winery in Mytikas (Ambelia) in 1993. On a tour and wine tasting, visitors can discover wine in a natural setting beside the vineyard surrounding the winery. Historic areas once used to process grapes are also used for tastings today. Visits are possible year-round; contact the winery by phone before your visit to confirm the current arrangements.
A proposed route toward southern Euboea
The third proposed route of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Euboea heads toward southern Euboea and includes the settlement of Mytikas. As this is a proposal, check the latest route information before using it.
Putting the distances in context
The two distance figures answer different questions: Avantis Estate is four kilometers southeast of Chalkida, while the 200 meters refers to the distance between the two towers. The first figure locates the winery in relation to Chalkida; the second gives the distance within the pair of towers. They describe neither the same route nor a shared route. This distinction is useful if you want to keep the places to visit and their locations conceptually separate.
Discover more destinations: Chalkida, Psachna, Agia Anna, Eretria, Paliouras, Kamaria, Platana, Konistres
For the broader travel overview: Euboea.
