General Information

Ikaria, is connected with the myth of Ikarus from antiquity, and his fall in the sea near Ikaria shores after his attempt to reach the sun with his waxen wings.
Ikaria is an ideal island for quiet vacations and due to its natural peculiarities is ideal for those who like adventure and exploration.
Scattered with curious buildings in the mountains, remnants of other times when the residents of the island built them so as not to be seen from the pirates ships.
Agio Kirikos is the capital of the island and main port, built on a hillside.
Therma is known for its radioactive springs.
Near the village of Armenistis is the archaeological site of Nas a site where sanctuaries dedicated to Artemis took place.

How to get there

By ship
From Piraeus and Kavala.
Information:
Piraeus Port Authority: 210-4147800
Kavala port-authority 2510 - 223716
Ikaria port-authority 22750 - 22207

By plane
From Athens.
Information:
Athens airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" 210-3530000
Ikaria air-port: 22750 - 23888

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