Armenistis sits on Ikaria’s northwest coast, the island’s main tourist village and a former fishing harbour. The small port curves around a bay flanked by two long sandy beaches, Livadi and Mesakti, with the cove at Nas a short drive west. The village keeps a relaxed, unpolished character that draws independent travellers, hikers and surfers … Read more
Nas beach ranks among the wildest corners of Ikaria, a raw pebble cove folded into the island’s northwest coast. The Halari river slips out of a green gorge here and meets the deep blue Aegean. Grey stones line the shore, plane trees shade the stream, and the ruins of an ancient temple watch from the … Read more
Ikaria sits in the north Aegean, a long island of pine ridges, granite coves and mountain villages that keep their own rhythm. Choosing a base shapes the whole trip. The northwest coast at Armenistis puts you beside the best sand. The two ferry ports, Evdilos and Agios Kirykos, suit arrival logistics and different halves of … Read more
Armenistis lighthouse on Mykonos is a historic stone lighthouse built in 1891 on the rugged north-west tip of the island, offering sweeping views across the strait to the island of Tinos and some of the most peaceful sunsets on Mykonos, away from the crowds. This guide covers the history, the views, how to get there, … Read more