What to see in Ikaria?
The island of Ikaria, unknown to mass tourism, offers beautiful green nature and picturesque villages with house roofs covered by stone slabs. It is ideal for those seeking absolute calm and tranquility. Below is a list of the main things to see.
Aghios Kirikos
The capital is mainly composed of two-story houses with flowered balconies. Here you will also find the island's main port. Visit the church of Aghios Kirikos and the archaeological-folklore museum.
Evdilos
Large village with the island's second port and some beautiful neoclassical houses.
Therma
A thermal locality famous for its radium-rich waters, useful for rheumatism and arthritis, as well as a necropolis found nearby.
Thermal waters
Outside the thermal facilities, it is still possible to bathe in the hot waters that flow into the sea near the coast.
Mavrato and Oxea
Picturesque mountain villages with slate roofs and much vegetation around.
Mileopos
Beautiful village within a lush gorge by the sea.
Sirtiko
A very nice sheltered small port.
Kampos
A place where an ancient city called Dionisiada once stood, because Dionysus loved its wines. Only a few ruins remain and a small museum with local artifacts.
Christos Rachon
A village immersed in greenery and, higher up in Pezi, offering a wonderful view of the island and the sea.
Bay of Na
Picturesque bay near Armenistis with the remains of the temple of Artemis Tavropolos.
Castle of Nikarias
Located near the village of Kosikia, it is a Byzantine castle from the 10th century.
Drakanos Tower
Located on a hill in the north of the island, near Fanari, it is a circular Byzantine construction from the 3rd century BC. In the area, there are also the ruins of a classical acropolis.
Boat trip to the fishing islets
A pleasant trip to the nearby islets of Fourni, Aghios Minas, and Thimena with beautiful sandy bays. Fourni is the largest and is mainly inhabited by fishermen.
Independence Day celebration
On July 17th, the island celebrates liberation from the Turks and wild goat is eaten.
Ferragosto celebration
A large religious festival on August 15th (for 3 days) on the islet of Fourni.
