Ikaria map

Capital: Agios Kirikos

Overview:

Ikaria Island is a long narrow island between Samos and Paros with diverse and impressive scenery. It is mainly mountainous and rocky. But apart from steep cliffs you will find rich vegetation, exquisite beaches and curative springs remained from the antiquity. The island has retained its traditional character and cultural activity, while modern life is concentrated in the capital, Agios Kirikos.

Best Ikaria Sights:

• Ancient Drakano, with a circular 15m Tower
• The Church of Agia Irini (St. Irene) and the Church of Agios Kirikos
• The archaeological site of Kambos
• The village Fanari, of great archaeological interest
• Nas archaeological site, with the temple of Artemis Tauropolos

• The coastal village of Armenistis
• The town Evdilos
• The seaside villages Gialiskari and Karavostamo
• The village of Kambos
• The island village Raches
• The radioactive springs of Therma (Therma Spa)

Special Events:

The most important are the Anniversary of the Liberation of Ikaria (July 14th-17th) in Evdilos and the same feast in Agios Kirikos, the festivity of Prophitis Ilias on July 20th, the island's biggest feast on the village of Christos Raches on August 6th and other religious celebrations.

Best Ikaria beaches:

Evdilos, Faros, Gialiskari, Armenistis, Fanari.