A beautiful Greek island that is ‘far beyond the usual tourist radar’ Nominated as one of the best islands of the country to visit in 2025.
According to Lonely planetIkaria is one of the best Greek islands to add to your bucket list.
Although the island is not a leading tourist destination, it is recognized worldwide for its long -lived residents.
Ikaria is one of the world’s five designated ‘blue zones’, places where people are much more prone to 100.
But why is it one of 2025’s best Greek islands to visit?
Lonely Planet reveals: ‘It takes the trouble to come to Ikaria, a wonderful wild island in the eastern Aegean islands, but those who make it so much to reward it.
“This island has its own appearance and culture, a robust mountainous, gorge, thick forested and far beyond the usual tourist mates.”
According to Homeric Legend, Dionysus, the god of wine and theater, was born in Ikaria.
According to Lonely Planet, Ikaria is one of the best Greek islands to add to your bucket list
At Therma, a spa village on the island, tourists can relax in ikaria’s hot mineral feathers that are thought to calm arthritis and rheumatism
The island is very linked to the Greek myth and even deserves its name from Icarus, the man who flew too close to the sun.
Lonely Planet recommends that you rent a car to explore the island to make your vacation ‘feel like a proper adventure’.
The travel guide suggests that he goes to Seychelle Beach, for his ‘brilliant Azure waters’.
Seychelle Beach, a picturesque inlist, has bright pebbles and is supported by rock formations.
At Therma, a spa village on the island, tourists can relax in Ikaria’s hot mineral feathers that are thought to calm arthritis and rheumatism.
Those who want to mimic the islanders’ healthy lifestyle can walk to the hills to see the giant rock houses where the residents of pirate attacks are hiding.
‘This tight climb – along with a creepy diet – is part of contributing to the extraordinary large number of centenary of the island,’ Lonely Planet reveals.
While Lonely Planet recommends taking a ferry from food to ikaria, it can also be reached by plane from Athens.
Seychelles Beach, a picturesque Inham, has bright pebbles and is supported by rock formations
Those who want to mimic the islanders’ healthy lifestyle can go to the hills to see the giant rock houses where the residents of pirate attacks are hiding
The travel guide indicates that tourists spend two weeks to ikaria to truly make the island “work its magic”.
And Greece is also home to Europe’s best beach, According to a new ranking.
Port Glarokavos Lagoon Beach took the crown in a ranking compiled by judges at European beach destinations.
The beautiful Greek beach is located on the northern Kassandra Peninsula of the country.
