Europe > Greece > Ikaria: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

Greek island in the Aegean, Ikaria owes its name to Icarus whose fall would have occurred nearby, and it has a little less than 10 000 inhabitants. It is one of the largest islands in this region of the Aegean Sea, and its highest point, the peak Melissa, reaches 1040 meters. Ikaria was known until the 60 for its excellent wine, but the vines have since been ravaged by phylloxera. The island also has beautiful beaches and nice places to go: you'll love the capital, Agios Kyrikos, with its narrow streets, colorful houses and hot springs, the archaeological museum and folk and pretty villages along the road leading north, the port of Evdilos and old houses built along the waterfront, the village of Kambos, where are the ruins of a Byzantine palace and the beautiful church of Agia Irini 12th century, and that Armenistis, Ikaria main resort, beaches, and the ruins of the temple of Artemis. Be sure to attend been named to traditional festivals Panigyria, they take place in many villages. A report, the village of Hristos Rahes, who lives at night, according to tradition once taken for protection from pirates. Ikaria is accessed by air from Athens, but also by boat from Piraeus, Mykonos and Samos. To move on the island, buses depart from the capital and criss Ikaria, and you can also rent a car or a bike, or take a taxi.