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Ikaria (JIK)*Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
From | To | Fare Type | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FromAthens (ATH) | ToIkaria (JIK) | One-way / Economy | Depart 28 November, 2024 | From €51* Seen: 16 minutes ago |
| FromHeraklion (HER) | ToIkaria (JIK) | One-way / Economy | Depart 21 November, 2024 | From €159* Seen: 2 days ago |
| FromChania (CHQ) | ToIkaria (JIK) | One-way / Economy | Depart 22 November, 2024 | From €160* Seen: 1 day ago |
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Ikaria 83300
Ikaria is probably the best alternative destination in the Eastern Aegean! Forget glamorous bars, luxury resorts, and pretentious people. Ikaria is the complete opposite!
So what can you expect from the island? Authentic, relaxed people, epic traditional feasts, excellent taverns, wild natural landscapes, idyllic beaches, plenty of local wine and beautiful seaside hotels. The atmosphere of this island is so captivating, that you will get into it immediately!
Ikaria is particularly famous for one thing: the longevity of the islanders! Residents live for many years thanks to the nutritious local diet, long walks, stress-free everyday life and optimism! You can taste all these qualities, along with the excellent local wine, in the traditional country feasts that are organized every summer.
As for the beaches, they have the most beautiful, wild natural landscapes! Visit Seychelles, Mesakti, Nas and Livadi to experience the most unique moments on the beach! For those who want to combine a day at sea with the exploration of the island, their best bet is the hiking in Chalari Gorge, which leads to the beautiful beach of Nas, one of the best places to admire the Aegean sunset!
Once - or rather if - you manage to get away from the beautiful beaches, head to the ""pearls"" of the island: the picturesque villages! Visit Armenistis, Manganitis and Karkinagri to immerse yourself in the culture of the island. The villages are the best places to observe the daily life of the islanders first hand, learn the secrets of their longevity, taste the excellent local wine and get full of the homemade delicacies!
So all roads lead to... Ikaria
According to ancient Greek mythology, Ikaria owes its name to Icarus, the son of Daedalus, who was the architect hired by Minos to build the famous Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Because Daedalus and Icarus were the only ones who knew how to escape the Labyrinth, Minos forbade them to leave Crete, in order to avoid the propagation of the Labyrinth's plans. Daedalus created wax feathers for him and his son to fly away from the island. Icarus, ignoring his father's advice, fled too close to the sun, because he believed he could be as strong as the gods and fly as high as they were. His extreme pride made him careless and he got very close to the sun, his wings melted and he fell in the deep sea that surrounds Ikaria, which then took his name. Archaeological findings show that the history of Ikaria begins in the 7th millennium BC, when it was first inhabited. In the 6th century BC, Ikaria was dependent on Samos, while after the Persian War it joined the Delian Alliance and began to flourish, with the Peloponnesian Wars stopping during this period of prosperity. In the 3rd century AD, Ikaria came under the control of the Byzantine Empire. After the fall of Byzantium in 1204, Ikaria came to Constantinople, then passed under the rule of the Knights of St.John and in 1521 when the island was conquered by the Turks. Ikaria participated in the Greek Revolution of 1821 and managed to break away from the Ottoman Empire in 1827. Finally, on November 4, 1912, he joined the rest of Greece.
In the center of the island, on the inner road from Evdilos to Plagia, is the ruined Castle of Koskinas or Castle of Messaria or Castle of Nikaria. Built on top of a steep mountain, this castle dates back to Byzantine times - around the 10th century - and protected the locals from pirate and enemy attacks, which is why it was built on such a steep mountain. The biggest part of the castle is ruined today, while only a few parts of the walls survive. At the top of the rock, there is a chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios. Climbing the castle is a difficult experience, but if you are bold and can make it, the view from up there will reward you.
Chalari Gorge is an exquisite natural area near Armenistis and Nas beach, about 50 km northwest of Agios Kirikos, the capital of Ikaria. This area is full of small lakes, narrow rivers and waterfalls. It is an excellent area for hiking, as old, stone bridges connect the hiking trails with each other. The flora of the Chalaris gorge mainly consists of plane trees and short bushes. The fauna is also interesting, as beautiful birds have their nests in this area. A hiking trail connects the beach of Nas with the village of Christos Rachon, a mountain village amphitheatrically built with traditional architecture.
This beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Ikaria and maybe the whole of Greece! So, from what you understood, you are not allowed to visit Ikaria and not dive into the exotic waters of Seychelles' own waters! In a picturesque and familiar bay, 20 km southwest of Agios Kirikos, this beach has bright pebbles and rocks, emerald waters and is surrounded by impressive rock formations, creating a wonderful scenery. Access to the beach is possible via a path that starts from the main road and descends along the riverbed.
Kathoura is a traditional Greek cheese produced on the island of Ikaria by local farmers. The cheese is mainly made from fresh goat milk of local free-range goats that feed on various wild aromatic herbs, plants and shrubs that grow in the mountains of the island. Fresh kathoura is often compared to mozzarella due to its soft and spongy texture and mild aromas and flavours. A slightly spicy and salty taste can also characterize some versions of the cheese and as the cheese matures, it usually develops a more intense, salty-acidic taste and a harder texture.
Soufiko is a simple Greek vegetable dish that combines a variety of fresh and seasonal vegetables with local herbs, which are then cooked in a generous amount of local olive oil of high quality. It usually consists of potatoes, eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic, which are finely chopped, baked and flavored with fresh or dried aromatic herbs such as oregano and sage. Hygienic, fresh and fragrant, this specialty of Ikaria is usually poured with oregano and a little olive oil just before serving, while it is often accompanied by yogurt or local kathoura cheese.
Ikaria is famous for its strong red wine, Pramneios wine or the wine of God Dionysus. The local wine of Ikaria, especially red, is said to have many beneficial properties and is rich in antioxidants. Ikarian red wines have fruity characteristics, a very well balanced acidity and a moderate body. The young wines are well combined with fish, poultry and stuffed vegetables, while their aged version can be a good accompaniment for meat dishes, especially local goat meat and aged cheese.
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