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Ikaria is perhaps one of the most beautiful Greek islands. It is very mountainous and has some places completely inaccessible, the island is beautiful, green valleys, wild hawks and some amazing paralies.An and it is a tourist island, generally you can find everything here: water sports, nightlife, shops and car rentals. The inhabitants of the island living from fishing and agriculture, and many are working on ships or involved in tourism. The wine produced from Ikaria from antiquity and is one of the best and very strong, it is not strange that one of the villages of the island called Wine. In Ikaria fairs are often a feast, eating and drinking and dancing, the known Ikariotiko.
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For centuries, the inhabitants of Ikaria lived a very simple and isolated life. This explains why the island remains today relatively untapped. The Ikariotes have a strong feeling of community and independence from the old. The island is often called the red island since the majority is left. The island was used as a place of exile of the Communists after World War II and explains the political position of Ikarioton. Ikaria spent years in exile and as the famous Greek writer Menelaos Lountemis. The isolation and poverty have forced many to Ikariotes xeniteftoun mainly in America.
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 According to mythology, Ikaria is an island where Icarus fell and was killed when the wings had made his father Daedalus, Wax melted when he came very close to the sun during the escape from Crete and the king Minoa.Yparchoun watersports on the island, and fishing to snorkeling are also very good idea and diving. Enjoy the hot springs at Therma make excursions to the enchanting nature. Bring a pair of binoculars if you care to notice the birds. The island is also ideal for hiking and anarrichisi.I Ikaria is an island of wild parties and clubbing, but you can find some nice places in San Kirikas and Armenistis. The Aug is very lively and the night life really turns, there is even a disco in Armenistis. The island also made several feasts with local dances.
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