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Rocky cove with
crystal-clear waters
on the island of Ikaría

disgraced noblemen. A small 4
museum contains artifacts
from the town of Oinoe, Armenistís
Kámbos’s ancient prede ces­ ⌂ 38 km (23 miles) W of EAT
sor. A further 5 km (3 miles) Ágios Kírykos
inland is Kosoíki village, which
has the looming remains of Tiny Armenistís, with its Klimataria
Byzantine castle Nikariás, forests and fine beaches, such Tucked in a
built during the 10th century as Livádi and Messaktí to the pedestrianized alley
to guard the road to Oinoe. east, is Ikaría’s main resort. beneath vines, this
The foundations of a temple friendly spot has great
0 kilometres 5 N Sámos, Híos dedicated to the goddess barrelled wine to wash
Ikaria Artemis Tavropolos, who was down the juicy grilled
0 miles 5 Airport 3 the patroness of bulls, lie a meat and fresh salads.
The Ráhes Villages further 4 km (2 miles) west.
Ik aría Fáros A far more alternative and ⌂ Two blocks in from the
seafront, Ágios Kírykos
Perdiki Beach ⌂ 43 km (28 miles) SW laid­back place to hang out is § 22750 23686
of Ágios Kírykos
Monokambi Nas, 3 km (2 miles) west of ¡¡¡
Armenistís Kámbos Oxa One of the most unique areas Armenistís, whose beautiful
Beach Kyparissi Sámos
Beach Karavostamo in the whole of Greece is the beach lies where a river cuts
Mýkonos Thea’s
Nas Beach Évdilos Thérma conglomeration of four tiny through a ravine into the sea.
Ágios Boasting stunning
Polýkarpos Maratho Efanos villages – Ágios Dimítrios, Ágios
Ágios Dimítrios 1,040 m (3,410 ft) Ágios Kírykos Polýkarpos, Kastaniés and views down the ravine
Christós Kastaniés Steli Thérma Lefkádas Christós – a few kilometres 5 to the sea, Thea’s offers
Profitis The Ráhes Xilosirtis Foúrni inland from Armenistís. some rare vegetarian
Kouniádi Ilias Villages 20 km (12 miles) Collectively called the Ráhes Foúrni dishes such as chickpea
villages, they are best known purée and pita bread
Plagia for the eccentric nocturnal ⌂ 20 km (12 miles) E filled with pumpkin,
Magganítis Seychelles Chrysostomou of Ágios Kírykos as well as a range of
Beach hours kept by their inhabitants. meat and fish dishes.
Nothing happens around here Home to the most active
Kálamos until at least lunchtime and fishing fleet in the East ⌂ East cliff, Nas
the locals still manage to fit in Aegean, the island of Foúrni, § 22750 71491
a siesta after that, but all the due east of Ikaría, is populous ¡¡¡
Karkinágri
tavernas and shops then stay and lively. Kambí, Áspa and
open through the night until Pelekánia beaches lie within
Tínos, Náxos
dawn or later in summer. walking distance of the port.
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