Opposite to the coast of Lavreotiki at the southern part of
Euboekos Bay it is situated the wild and arid island of
Makronissos (“the long island” in Greek), or Nissos Elenis (the
island of Helen) as it was known in antiquity. During the period
of the civil war in Greece and the years after, until 1974, this
island served as a place of exile and tortures of the political
opponents of the government. The eastern coast of the island has
several small sandy beaches, accessible only by boat or yacht,
provided the captain of the boat knows very well the sea, as
several reefs scattered around may prove dangerous. A small
cove, well protected from the winds is found at the southern
coast; be cautious when reaching this cove, as there is an
invisible reef some 200 meters far from the coast. The island is
found at a distance of some 2-4 nautical miles far from the boat
slide of Lavrio, depending on the coast you choose to visit.