Weather in Ikaria Island. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Ikaria Island area

Map of Ikaria Island temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Ikaria Island area

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More to see in Ikaria Island

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 sky during his flight from Crete because his wax and feather wings melted. It is either directly from this legend that the island is called Ikaria and the sea is called Ikarian. Nobody knows whether the legend is true or not, but it can interest your child in exploring the history of Ancient Greece. However, Ikaria attracts people not only with myths and legends. Ancient Greeks understood that some of the local springs 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. So here you can strengthen the immune system of even a naughty child who doesn’t want to swim for a long time. Be sure to visit The Archaeological Museum in Agios Kirykos, the capital of the island. It has a considerable collection of household items, armour and weapons of bygone eras. There also the ruins of the ancient Acropolis in the town. Take your child to this place and acquaint him with the hard work … Read further

Ikaria Island guide chapters

Ikaria Island sightseeing

Many important sights can be found in the capital of the island, Agios Kirikos. The Archaeological Museum, as well as the Agios Kirikos Monastery that is one of the oldest on the island operates there. The important archaeological site, where the antique acropolis has being hundreds of years ago, is not far from the capital. A great place for hiking is the port city of Evdhilos. A huge number of beautiful buildings … Open

Cultural excursion through Ikaria Island - things to see

Christos Rachon is considered to be a local landmark. This village never sleeps! More precisely, the locals sleep during the daytime and have a night lifestyle. Diapori islet is well known for a wonderful Church of the Resurrection. Be sure to visit Nas town. It was an important island port in antiquity. The settlement was named after Artemis Tauropolos who was a patron of seafarers. The ruins of the ancient port … Open

Top hotels with reviews

Guests of Ikaria can choose a hotel for everyone, as there are very attractive beach hotels and wellness centers. Those who wish to improve their health during vacations would like Marina hotel. It’s situated in the heart of the picturesque mountain village Terme, famous for its mineral springs. A few minutes’ walk shares the hotel from the coast. The facility occupies an amazing stone building in … Open

Attractions and active leisure

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 … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

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 find a tavern on the island. Locals have a special ritual. They meet with friends and family in a tavern and spend an evening chatting, drinking local alcohol and eating traditional food under folk music. Original Greek dishes … Open

Traditions and mentality of Ikaria 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 upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. When locals signal to somebody to join them, they extend their arms with their palms facing downwards. Greeks touch or pat the lower lip with the index finger when they want to say … Open

Climate in Greece and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

Conditionally, the entire territory of Greece can be divided into three climatic zones. The Mediterranean climate dominates in the south of the country and in the cente. The north-eastern part features a moderate climate. The rest of the territory has the Alpine climate. In general, the subtropical climate manifests itself in Greece in all its glory. Contrast allows you to enjoy all the seasons in full. Air masses, dry and hot, create an ideal environment for a beach holiday in summer. In winter, cold cyclones with incessant rains prevail here. Winter in the Balkans brings the cloudy weather; it rains sometimes. It is worth noting that the air temperature in the mountains drops by 6-7 degrees with each kilometer. That's why snow lies at the tops of the mountains of Greece till summer. In lowland areas, the average air temperature in winter is about 10-12C in the daytime. At night, the temperature drops to +7C. In the north, there may even be minor frosts at night. … Open