The Ikaria to Syros ferry connects a rugged north Aegean island with the administrative capital of the Cyclades. Boats run between the two ports on the long lines that link Piraeus with Ikaria through the island group. The crossing carries travellers toward Ermoupoli, the busy harbour town of Syros, where onward routes fan out across … Read more
The Ikaria to Fourni ferry is one of the shortest and easiest island hops in the north Aegean. Boats run mainly from Agios Kirykos on Ikaria’s south coast to the small Fourni Korseon archipelago just to the southeast. The crossing takes roughly an hour, which turns a distant-looking cluster of islets into a simple day … Read more
The Fourni islands sit in the east Aegean between Ikaria and Samos, a small archipelago that rewards travellers looking for something quieter than the main island. Fishing boats crowd the harbour, tavernas serve the day’s catch, and the pace stays slow from morning to night. Fourni makes an easy day trip from Ikaria’s south coast, … Read more