Icaria Island
The warm sea, ideal wild beaches, well-developed infrastructure, small cozy towns and cute villages, caves full of mysteries and myths, historical monuments from the time of the Ancient World, and much more - all this about the Greek island of Ikaria. It has relatively recently become very popular with tourists from all over the world.
Basic information
Ikaria — is a fairly large island, it is located in the Aegean Sea and is part of the archipelago of Eastern Sporada. The population of the island is about 10,000 people, living in small coastal cities and villages. The capital is the city of Agios Kirikos. The island maintains a connection with large land by sea on the island of 2 ports, and by air, the airport is located in the town of Faros, 10 km from the capital.
According to legend, the island bears the name of Ikara, who lived either on the island itself or somewhere nearby. Icarus flew too close to the sun and it melted the wax from which his home-made wings were made. The sea from the north side of the island was also called Ikarov for some time.
Island sights
The island of Ikaria is notable primarily for its pristine nature, and for clean beaches. Fans of leisurely rest by the water will surely find a place to their liking. The island offers many wild sandy beaches or well-equipped places with comfortable sunbeds and services.
Caves — another non-manufacturing land of the island. There are many of them, and even local residents will not say their exact amount. Caves keep secrets in themselves, and they also find traces of the residence of ancient people. It is believed that some of the caves were used to conduct rituals and ceremonies.
The island of Ikaria, has long been known throughout Greece for its mineral springs. Water from them has a beneficial effect on the body. In some natural bathrooms, the temperature rises to 55-58 degrees. Water from sources is also used for drinking.
The local population can also be classified as wonders. The fact is that the island has a very large number of centenarians. People here easily live to 90 years and even longer. This pattern is explained by a leisurely, measured lifestyle, good ecology, a warm climate and a useful Mediterranean diet with an abundance of vegetables and fresh seafood.
There are real historical monuments on the island, the age of which is estimated for millennia. Cathedral, archaeological museum, ancient stadium, monasteries and churches, most of all this is in the capital and its environs. On the island you can visit the ruins of several ancient settlements. For those who wish, organized guided tours are held.
Ikaria Island — a great place to relax for every taste. Here you can explore the caves or enjoy the sun on the beach. Learn ancient history or enjoy the gifts of the sea. A wonderful climate with mild winters makes the island attractive to tourists at any time of the year.
