| INTRODUCTION: |
| The secluded island of Ikaria is an ideal resort for serene and peaceful vacations, at a landscape that pulses with natural beauties, historical sightseeing and traditional settlements. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The island of Ikaria is a part of the Eastern Aegean Islands and it is located at a very close distance to the island of Samos. |
| AREA: |
| 255 sq.km |
| POPULATION: |
| 9000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Kirikos |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The island of Ikaria is full of hot springs, imposing mountain chains, rugged sites and exotic coasts. |
| SEASONS: |
| The island of Ikaria is an ideal resort for secluded holidays, even during the summer months that are considered to be the high tourist season of the island. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The metropolis and the church of Agios Nikolaos, the round tower, the ruins of the ancient town Drakanos and the trapdoor under the church of Agios Dimitrios, at Agios Kirikos.
The ruins of an ancient sanctuary at Armenistis.
The ruins of the ancient Inoi, the palaces, the Byzantine church of Agia Ekaterini and the castle of Nikaria at Evdilos.
The monasteries and the villages at Hristos Rahon.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological cultural museum at Agios Kirikos.
The archaeological museum at Evdilos.
NATURE:
The hot springs at Agios Kirikos.
The canyon of Halaris at Armenistis.
The abrupt rock Ammoudia at Hristos Rahon. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat you can wharf at Agios Kirikos and visit all the beaches of the island of Ikaria. |
| ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the island of Ikaria you will be able to find taverns, cafeterias and bars for your entertainment. |
| LOCAL EVENTS: |
The celebration of Christmas at Agios Kirikos.
The anniversary of the liberation of the island at Evdilos and Agios Kirikos.
The several saint festivals at every village of the island. |
| LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Ikaria you can buy honey, oil, the traditional local cheese kathoura and black wine. |
| MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Agios Kirikos
Agios Kirikos is the capital and the port of the island of Ikaria and it is built amphitheatrically in the heart of the port. The neoclassical building of the police headquarters, the port authority and the municipality, dominate in dignity.
Armenistis
Armenistis is a coastal settlement that has become a major tourist resort.
Gialiskari
Gialiskari is a coastal settlement situated at a piney site.
Evdilos
Evdilos is an amphitheatrically built, beautiful village, embellished by narrow alleys, traditional houses, flowered yards and verdurous spots.
Hristos Rahon
Hristos Rahon is a mountainous large village, which is full of lush verdure as well as numerous shops, taverns and bars that stay open until dawn.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Agios Kirikos, Evdilos and Fourni there are itineraries all through the year. The duration of the journey is approximately 10 hours. Agios Kirikos is also connected with Karkinagri, Magganiti, Fourni, Samos and the Cyclades Islands. Evdilos is also connected with Samos, Fourni and the Cyclades Islands. Fourni is also connected with Evdilos, Samos, Agios Kirikos and the Cyclades Islands. Additionally, there are speedboat itineraries that connect Ikaria and Fourni with Samos and the Dodecannese Islands.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Agios Kirikos: +30 (22750) 22207
Port authority of Evdilos: +30 (22750) 31007
BY AIRPLANE:
From the airport Eleftherios Venizelos at Spata to the airport of Ikaria, there are fights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 50 minutes. The airport of the island is located at a distance of 10 km from the capital.
Information:
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Ikaria: +30 (22750) 22214
Airport of Ikaria: +30 (22750) 23888
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Agios Kirikos: +30 (22750) 22222
Municipality of Agios Kirikos: +30 (22750) 22202
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Agios Kirikos: +30 (22750) 22207
Port authority of Evdilos: +30 (22750) 31007
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Ikaria: +30 (22750) 22214
Airport of Ikaria: +30 (22750) 23888 |
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