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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. 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 … Read further

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Traditions and mentality of Ikaria Island

Greeks are quite religious people. Christmas, Easter and many other religious holidays are celebrated here. Ikaria is famous throughout Greece for her "Panagiria", traditional feast days that celebrate the Saints' name days and other religious holidays. During the festival, people perform folk dances and hold fairs. In general, people love fairs. You can visit them throughout the year. The day of the Prophet and … Open

Travel guide to Ikaria Island

In a variety of beautiful resort towns, travelers are particularly attracted by the wonderful seaside settlement of Yaliskari. It is believed that that most beautiful and picturesque beaches of the island, Mesakti and Livadi, are not far from the town. Yaliskari is located in a picturesque hilly area, so travelers can easily combine beach recreation with the exploration of picturesque areas. There are many … Open

Ikaria Island for children - what to visit

There are many caves on the island where you can get with a small child. Archaeologists have repeatedly found evidence of ancient people who lived inside the caves. The cave Katafygi is located in the settlement Xylino, under the church of St. Nicholas. Ikaria is a mountainous island, you can climb Atheros Mount, reach its highest point and admire amazing views. Young sportsmen will love sports grounds where they … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Be sure to buy some local cheese and sweets from Ikaria. Baklava, lokum, nougat and kozinaki have a long shelf life and you can take them home. A nice bargain is a pack of local coffee. Greeks love this drink and produce it with great care. Don’t pass by local retsina. This kind of wine is usually served chilled, so look for it in refrigerators with beer. Pay your attention to local wine. Some of the most … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Fasolada is a traditional Greek soup, which was known in ancient times. Vegetarians will definitely like chickpea revithia. True gourmets should try creamy chicken avgolemono. Fruit and eastern desserts like baklava, lokum and nougat are popular in Greece. Greeks usually eat heavy desserts such as keik me giaourti (a honey cake with yoghurt), galaktoboureko (custard baked between layers of phyllo) or Greek rice … Open

Attractions and active leisure

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 … Open

Top sigths of Greece

Peloponnese Peninsula is an important tourist object of Greece. There are many legends connected with the peninsula. Most of them are about the ancient city of Corinth and its grandiose temples and acropolis. The temples of Athena and Apollo have survived in best condition. Both the temples were constructed in the 6th century BC. Macedonia is another popular tourist destination. This part of Greece is not only rich in historic landmarks, but is also very beautiful. Spectacular waterfalls, ruins of ancient settlements, odea and oases – you will see all these and even more in Macedonia. Crete Island is simply adored by travellers as this is a wonderful place with rich history. The most famous sights of the island include Minotaur Labyrinth, Minos Palace and around a hundred of other ancient monuments that tell more about Greek gods and heroes. Every city and region in Greece can strike visitors with their rich heritage and share many interesting stories about past centuries. … Open

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