Ikaria, Ικαρία #droneshots #mini2 #ikaria #visitgreece

Ikaria island is probably the best alternative destination in the Eastern Aegean! Forget about glamorous bars, super luxurious resorts and pretentious people. Ikaria has nothing to do with those!

So what to expect from the island?

Authentic, laid-back people, epic traditional feasts, excellent taverns, wild natural landscapes, idyllic beaches, locally made wine galore and beautiful seaside hotels. The vibe of this island is so seductive, you’ll get into the mood straight away!

Ikaria is particularly famous for one thing: the longevity of the islanders! The inhabitants live for many many years thanks to the nutritious local diet, walking, stress-free everyday life, and optimism! You can have a taste of all these qualities, along with the excellent local wine, at the regular traditional village feasts that are organized every summer.

As for the beaches, they boast the most beautiful wild natural landscapes! Visit Seychelles, Mesakti, Nas and Livadi to live your best beach life! For those who want to combine their beach day with island exploration, their best bet is trekking through Halari gorge, which leads to the beautiful Nas beach, one of the best places for marveling at the Aegean sunset!
Once (or if) you manage to peel yourself away from the beautiful beaches, head to the little gems of the island: the picturesque villages! Visit Armenistis, Manganitis and Karkinagri to immerse yourself in the island’s culture.
The villages are the best places to observe the everyday life of the islanders firsthand, learn their longevity secrets, taste the excellent local wine and gorge on homemade delicacies!

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