Xylosyrtis, Ikaria: The Green South Coast Village

Xylosyrtis, Ikaria: The Green South Coast Village

Xylosyrtis sits on the green south coast of Ikaria, a short distance southwest of the capital Agios Kirykos. The village rests on well-watered slopes that fall toward the Aegean, wrapped in springs, terraced gardens, orchards and vineyards. Water runs freely through this stretch of coast, and the mild, sheltered setting long earned it a name … Read more

Manganitis, Ikaria: The South Coast Village & Seychelles Gateway

Manganitis, Ikaria: The South Coast Village & Seychelles Gateway

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