Ikaria Travel Guide

Ikaria is an island in the North Aegean Sea and one of the East Aegean Islands. Ikaria is west of Samos and south of Chios. Its capital is the town of Agios Kirikos. Tourism on Ikaria is unimposing for all and reflects an "Ikarian Balance" between nature, freedom, time, and development. The island is world famous for being one of the five Blue Zones, places where people reach extraordinary high ages. The island has the highest population of people 90 years and older in the world.

Ikaria can be reached year round by air and has an airport, located on the south eastern part of the island, 12 km from Agios Kirikos village. There are flights directly from Athens byOlympic Air[dead link](c. 35 minutes) or Thessaloniki (with one stop at Lemnos), and from Crete during the summer via SkyExpress.

You can bring a car using the boats, or you can rent one there. Bus services are infrequent. For example, services to Armenistis from Evdilos only run on alternate days. To explore the island, car or motorbike rental is necessary - although hitchhiking is really common for younger people to get around. There are several car rental companies in Armenistis, but in peak season you may have to reserve a hire car a few days in advance.