The village that wakes at midnight. Shops and cafés close in the afternoon and reopen late at night, often staying open until dawn. The village square lit by dim lights with the sound of conversation is a Greece that exists outside the tourist version of itself.
A sacred bay on the northwest coast at the mouth of a river running through a plane-tree gorge. Backed by the ruins of the ancient Temple of Artemis — one of the oldest Artemis sanctuaries in the Aegean. A single taverna serves grilled fish and Ikarian wine.
Thermal springs used since antiquity. Radioactive mineral waters emerge at around 33°C and are credited with therapeutic properties. Several official spa facilities and informal bathing spots where hot springs meet cold sea water.
Requires a boat trip or a serious hike — but the name reflects something true about the colour of the water. Consistently named among the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean by those who have made the effort.
Long sandy beaches on the north coast near Armenistis. Exposed to the Meltemi wind in summer. Together they form the most developed beach area on the island.
A quiet beach near Agios Kirykos, accessible without difficulty. Good for a relaxed day by the water close to the capital.
