Yannis Divramis 
Ikaria rewards travellers who slow down and let a week unfold. Seven days give room to cover the north-coast beaches, climb into the pine mountains, soak in the radon springs of the south, and cross to the Fourni islands by boat. A car unlocks the whole island, and Armenistis makes a calm northern base for … Read more
Ikaria rewards families who prefer nature and slow days over crowded resorts. This north Aegean island keeps a calm rhythm that suits young children and their parents alike. Sheltered bays hold warm, shallow water for careful swims, and friendly mountain villages welcome kids at long, late dinners. Green ridges, small harbours and pine-shaded coves give … Read more
Faros sits at the far northeastern tip of Ikaria, a long sweep of sand at the end of Cape Drakano. The water runs shallow, warm, and calm here, a gentle counterpoint to the wave-swept beaches of the north coast. A screen of pines rises behind the sand, and a river mouth softens the shoreline into … Read more
Ikaria sits in the north Aegean, ringed by clean water and a rugged granite coast that plunges straight into deep blue. The clarity of the sea makes the island a rewarding place to dive and snorkel through the calm summer months. Rocky reefs, boulder fields, sheer walls and small caves shelter bream, octopus, moray eels … Read more
The Ikaria to Mykonos ferry connects the quiet north Aegean island of Ikaria with the famous Cyclades hub of Mykonos. Both islands sit on the same long ferry lines that link Piraeus with Ikaria across the Aegean, so boats travel directly between them through the Cyclades. The crossing takes a handful of hours and departs … Read more
Ikaria rewards travellers who slow down, and five days give the north-Aegean island room to breathe. A trip based near Armenistis with a rental car reaches the beaches, the mountains, the springs and the southern coast at an unhurried pace. Each day carries one clear focus, so nothing feels rushed and the driving stays short. … Read more
Manganitis is a small fishing village on the rugged south coast of Ikaria, in the north Aegean. The settlement sits under steep cliffs beside a tiny harbour, far from the busier resorts on the island’s north. A handful of tavernas serve fresh fish beside moored boats, and the pace here feels remote and unhurried. Travellers … Read more
Kampos is a green village on the north coast of Ikaria, set among gardens and orchards a short drive west of Evdilos. The village rests on and around the site of ancient Oinoe, the island’s capital and main city in antiquity. Vineyards, fig trees and citrus surround the low houses, and a quiet sandy beach … Read more
Ikaria sits in the north Aegean, and its slow rhythm turns it into one of Greece’s most natural settings for a yoga and wellness holiday. The island belongs to a Blue Zone, a place where residents commonly reach very old ages. Low stress, long naps, garden food and easy movement shape daily life here. That … Read more
Ikaria sits in the north Aegean and carries a classic Mediterranean climate. Summers turn hot and dry, and rain almost disappears from June through September. Winters stay mild, green and damp, with cool storms rolling in from the open sea. The meltemi north wind shapes the summer picture, funnelling down the Aegean and stirring swell … Read more
Ikaria rewards travellers who slow down, and three days give you enough time to taste its rhythm without rushing. This long weekend guide bases you near Armenistis on the northwest coast, then spreads your days across beaches, mountains and thermal springs. Day one belongs to the north-coast sand at Livadi, Mesakti and Nas. Day two … Read more
Karkinagri sits at the far southwestern tip of Ikaria, a fishing village pinned against dramatic cliffs at the end of the road. The settlement feels worlds away from the busier beaches of the northern coast. A small port shelters fishing boats and seasonal connections, and the tavernas serve seafood landed the same morning. The village … Read more