City break in Ikaria Island. Active leisure ideas for Ikaria Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

IKARIA-02 Enthusiastic naturalists will surely love Ikaria. You should definitely visit Chalari Gorge which is located close to Nas settlement. It is a bioreserve protected by international organization Natura. Thousands of rare birds which are considered to be endangered species in Greece, Europe and around the world come to this wild place during seasonal migration. However, Ikaria hasn’t changed not only in the region of Chalari Gorge. A great number of different flora and fauna live here side by side with humans.
Ikaria is a perfect place to introduce your child to the myths and legends of ancient Greece. According to the legends, Icarus, the son of an architect Daedalus, made his fatal fall from the … Open
There is a large number of sufficiently long caves, some of which have not been fully studied. Undoubtedly, many of them are of great historical interest. Various ancient artefacts, some of which date back to the time of the first settlements on Ikaria were found in the caves. Furthermore, there was found evidence of unknown rituals. The most famous caves are Katafygi, Protari, Halaris, Spileo, Drakospilo, Lukarao and Alam.
Ikaria has some hot springs which have healing properties. It attracts many people from Greece and all over the world. It is believed that Herodotus was the first to explore the springs. Ikaria’s hot springs are ranked with the most radioactive in the world and are classified as superheated. There are 8 springs on Ikaria. They are Pamfyli, Thermo, Armyridas, Chlio-Thermo, Litza (Asclepius), Agios Kyrikos, Kratsa and Apollon. The temperatures in the springs range from 31°C to 58°C. Moreover, the water is drinkable and you don’t have to swim here for a long time. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
You can’t plunge into the culture of a country without trying its national dishes. You should definitely miss a couple of meals at your hotel and visit the local taverns. It is easy to … Open
Be sure to climb Mount Atheros. It is located above the capital of the island and it provides stunning views of the island. There are many walking paths and routes on Ikaria. You can go for a walk for a couple of hours or go on a long camping trip for several days. During the trip, you can admire all the attractions, visit small villages, sleep in a tent and enjoy the virgin nature of the island. If you don’t want to explore the island on foot, rent a mountain bike and move along well-groomed paths.
A major part of the locals are engaged in fishing. So if you want to try «silent hunting», you can easily rent all the necessary equipment and a boat here. Moreover, local fishermen will be happy to tell you all the fishing subtleties. If you want to get acquainted with the rich underwater world of Ikaria, rent scuba and enjoy reach Adriatic flora and fauna. Whether you don’t have a diving license, you can start to learn diving from the beginning. Don’t miss a chance to go on a sightseeing tour around the picturesque shores of the island.
While communicating with Greeks remember that some of the gestures have peculiar meaning here. For example, they express any objections by raising their eyebrows and their whole head … Open
Snorkelling is an extremely popular activity on Ikaria. There are many beaches on the island for all tastes. Mustafa, Lefkada, Fanari, Karginagri, Livadi and Nas are only a part of amazing picturesque Ikaria beaches. Messakti is considered to be one of the best beaches on Ikaria. Livadi is a long sandy beach with crystal water. However, they are usually crowded. If you want to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, look for a wild beach. Faros is a sandy-pebble beach which is popular among locals. It is the longest beach on the island. Faros, Messakti and Livadi are the most popular beaches where the loudest parties are held in the summer time.
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Winds blowing from the Aegean Sea are ideal for windsurfing for almost the entire year. The best conditions for this sport can be found on the coast of Rhodes. The Prasonisi area is one of the best places for beach recreation and windsurfing on the whole island. A strong wind often blows on the islands of Naxos and Paros located in the Ionian Sea. On the island of Lefkada, the new windsurfers feel great. They are be able to take the first lessons there. The height of waves in Greece is not enough for surfing. Newcomers to this sport will feel comfortable on the island of Karpathos. There, you can learn how to keep on the board and perform simple tricks. … Open
Reference information
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Ikaria Island
♥   Water park 'Adaland' Kuşadası, Aydın, 103.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aqua Fantasy Kuşadası' Aydın, 104.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Lido Waterpark' Kos Island, 118.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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