The Euripus narrows
At its tightest point the strait is only a few dozen metres wide. On the poster it reads as a thin white gap splitting the city into island and mainland halves.
Minimalist map poster · Greece
Chalkída Map Poster & Print
38.4635° N / 23.6028° E
Two shores almost touching across a narrow strait, joined by bridges where the Euripus current changes direction
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Chalkída in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Chalkída, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Chalkída at home
The map
About this Chalkída map poster
Chalkída is built where the island of Euboea comes closest to the Greek mainland. On a map, the land on either side nearly meets, and the city spreads along both shores of the Euripus Strait, with its older, denser part on the island side. Waterfront roads trace the edges, and the water between them narrows to a thin channel at the centre of town.
The Euripus is known for its unusual currents, which reverse direction several times a day. The phenomenon has puzzled observers since antiquity, and a well-known legend links it to Aristotle. Today the narrows are crossed by a low bridge that can slide open for boats, while a larger high bridge spans the strait further south.
A Chalkída map poster centres on that narrow gap of water. Few city maps have such a clear focal point: two coastlines leaning toward each other, the streets gathering on both sides, and the open gulfs spreading north and south. In black and white, the strait becomes a simple, graphic pause in the middle of the city.
- Population
- 59,000
- Coordinates
- 38.4635° N / 23.6028° E
- Elevation
- 22 m
- Time zone
- Athens
- Region
- Chalkída, Greece
Two bridges
The small sliding bridge at the narrows and the high bridge to the south both appear on the map, marking the two main links between Euboea and the mainland.
Waterfront edges
Seafront roads follow the coastline on both sides. Their curves frame the dense street pattern of the old town and give the composition a clean, flowing outline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chalkída
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Chalkída
A map that means something
Chalkída is where many people first cross onto Euboea, and for residents the strait is part of daily life. A map that puts the narrows at its centre is a quiet reminder of that crossing, whether it marks a home, a summer or a family story.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates, and pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Digital files come in six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, without a watermark.
Order the Chalkída posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Chalkída map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chalkída poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Chalkída poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Chalkída poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Chalkída poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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