Ikaria essentials

Icaria Essentials

Icaria is defined by its rugged landscapes and historical depth. This selection spans from the 4th-century BC Tower of Drakano to the white-pebbled Seychelles Beach. Explore the island's Byzantine heritage at Kastro Koskina, the ancient ruins of the Temple of Artemis at Nas, and the dramatic Halari gorge. The list also highlights local viticulture traditions and museums in Agios Kirikos and Kampos that document the island’s role in the Aegean from the Neolithic era to the Roman period.

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Icaria

Icaria, also spelled Ikaria, is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, 10 nautical miles southwest of Samos.

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Seychelles

Formed by a landslide during road construction, this beach features white pebbles, granite rocks, and bright turquoise waters.

Kastro Koskina;Castle of Lepides

A 10th-century Byzantine fortress situated on a peak overlooking the village of Kosikia. It houses the small church of Agios Georgios.

Nas

A small beach located at the mouth of the Chalaris River. It was once the site of an ancient port dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

Temple Of Artemis

6th-century BC ruins of a temple dedicated to Artemis Tauropolos. The site includes the foundations and fragments of columns near the shore at Nas.

Icarus statue

A modern metal sculpture located in the port of Agios Kirikos, representing the mythological fall of Icarus into the Icarian Sea.

Halari gorge

A lush river canyon featuring hiking paths, stone bridges, and small waterfalls. It connects the mountain village of Christos Raches to the coast at Nas.

Archaeological Museum of Agios Kirikos

Housed in a neoclassical building, this museum displays finds from across the island, including Neolithic tools, classical pottery, and marble reliefs.

Ikarian Wine

A winery showcasing the island's long history of viticulture, focusing on traditional organic methods and the production of ancient Pramnian wine.

Pharos Papa

An 11-meter-tall lighthouse built in 1890 on Cape Papa. It marks the southwestern tip of the island and the entrance to the Fourni strait.

Archaeological Collection of Kampos

Located on the site of ancient Oenoe, this collection includes marble statues, architectural fragments, and grave stelae from the Classical and Roman periods.