Independent accommodation on the Greek island of Ikaria, longevity island: 2 bedrooms / 4 people, upstairs of 1 character villa with bathroom, fitted kitchen, mosquito nets, terrace, breathtaking view. Possibility of 1 additional bedroom / 2pers, with bathroom adjoining the ground floor. Comfortable studio, in a quiet, flowered, shaded environment, with many fruit trees. 900m from the beautiful sandy beach of Messarti (surf school). Access on foot in 10mn by footpath in the center of the village of Gialiskari, where we find the port, shops and taverns, pharmacy, bakery, bus, car / motorbike rental etc.
The north wind (Meltem) brings freshness in summer, and a feeling of well-being on the terrace and in the bedrooms, which each have 2 windows, tilt and turn, shutters and mosquito nets. The Meltem advantageously replaces the air conditioning, useless in our house.
Ikaria offers sea and mountain, festive activities, where you will be immersed in authentic Greece. Hiking, in spring, but also in summer, in magnificent landscapes, elevation 1200m. Bathing in 1 clear and transparent water. Warm welcome from the ikariotes. Many taverns offering local products, at affordable prices. In Ikaria, each family makes its wine, a natural wine, without preservatives. Ikaria is also famous for its heather honey, its olive oil pressed in the old way, its vegetables cultivated organically, with varieties of yesteryear; a delight! To move around, hire a scooter or car quickly (contact us.) The island, 75 km by 25, has many sites to discover, and is worth a visit, both from the point of view of the sites and landscapes as contacts that can be established on this occasion.
Historically, IKARIA was independent; faced with the invasion of the Ottoman Empire, chose the protection of Athens. It served as an open prison under the dictatorship of the colonels. Thousands of people have been deported there, including Mikis Théodorakis. This situation did not allow its tourist development, like its neighbors, Mikonos or Samos. From this sad period, solidarity developed with foreigners among the ikariotes, and a reflection on their development, of the "sustainable" type. Today, it is opening up to tourism. Here, no casino, few "nightclubs", but the transmission of the local culture, to which adheres the youth of all Greece which does not hesitate to come numerous in summer, to "festivals", panhighiris ( traditional festivals) etc.
Relaxing, high-quality stay at Ikaria, baptized by international media for 5 or 6 years "the island of longevity" because of the healthy, unstressed life of its inhabitants, many of whom are over a hundred years old.
To access IKARIA, a boat a day from Piraeus (Nissos Mikonos) arrives in Evdilos 12 km from the rental; and 2/3 daily flights Athens-Ikaria with AEGEAN or SKY EXPRESS, at Hagios Kirikos airport.
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transport, taxi or vehicle rental.
On site, you will benefit from our knowledge of the island that we have traveled on foot for many years. Your stay will be more efficient, especially if it does not exceed 8 days