Ikaria in October: Autumn Travel Guide

Ikaria in October: Autumn Travel Guide

Ikaria in October rewards travelers who want warmth without summer crowds. The sea holds heat from the long summer, so swimming stays comfortable through most of the month. Days run mild and pleasant, and the fierce meltemi wind that whips the north Aegean in high season has eased. Villages turn to the grape and olive … Read more

Ikaria vs Naxos: Which Greek Island Is for You?

Ikaria vs Naxos: Which Greek Island Is for You?

Ikaria and Naxos sit in the same corner of the Aegean, yet they pull travellers in opposite directions. Ikaria is wild, mountainous and thinly developed, a Blue Zone celebrated for the long lives of its residents. Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades, green and fertile, with broad sandy beaches and a relaxed family … Read more