You must visit Ikaria Island in Greece!

Itinerary from Mykonos & Ikaria, Greece - September 2023.
Mykonos
is a popular Greek island known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife and picturesque architecture. Mykonos Town is the center of activity, with famous bars and clubs. The island has famous beaches such as Paradise Beach and Super Paradise Beach, as well as cultural attractions such as windmills and the Church of Panagia Paraportiani. Notable events include the Mykonos Carnival and the Wine Festival.
Ikaria
is a Greek island located in the Aegean Sea, known for its residents' longevity and healthy lifestyle. Islanders live long and healthy lives, and this has attracted the attention of longevity researchers. Ikaria offers beautiful landscapes, picturesque beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. The island's culture is marked by authentic traditions, including local festivals, dances and traditional music. It is an ideal place for tourists who want to experience the authentic Greek lifestyle and enjoy the natural beauty of the island.
The Blue Zone
is a term used to describe a number of regions in the world where people appear to live longer and have a higher life expectancy than the global average. These regions are characterized by an unusual concentration of elderly people and a large number of centenarians. Studies have shown that healthy lifestyles, balanced diets and close-knit communities are key factors contributing to the longevity of residents of these areas. Examples of such areas include the island of Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, the island of Ikaria in Greece and Loma Linda in California, USA.
The itinerary was as follows:
Day 1
00:00 Alghero Airport
02:08 Milan Airport
03:40 Mykonos Airport
04:42 Accommodation Mykonos
05:01 Mykonos center
Day 2
09:56 Mykonos
11:30 Old Port
15:15 Port of Mykonos
13:48 Ferry to Ikaria
17:00 Ikaria
18:56 Accommodation 1 Ikaria
19:54 Tour and wine tasting
Day 3
23:54 Ikaria
26:00 Armenistis
27:13 Ikaria
34:12 Accommodation 2 Ikaria
34:47 Panagiria Nas Village
Day 4
38:08 Ikaria
44:51 Agios Kirikos
45:26 Therma
46:05 Natural thermal spring
46:24 Ikaria
Day 5
52:29 Ikaria
55:06 Ikaria Airport
57:27 Athens Airport
59:57 Home
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[@arnodrygala965]

What stunning scenery, thank you for this gorgeous film showing us the island. 🏝️

[@360earthtravel_en]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@mistymountaintraveladventures]

Beautiful video! I am a new travel advisor, focusing on sustainability and the Mediterranean, so learning from others is always a bonus. Thanks for the video and can't wait to see some of your others! 🙂

[@360earthtravel_en]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tubeminstrel]

Thanks for the video!
With regards to the Ikaria part: A visit to the Karimalis winery at Pigi and a wine tasting is a great experience. Last time I have been there was in 2018, and from your video I noticed that since then some changes apparently happened there.
I find it a pity that you used some (non-greek) folk dance music that for sure hasn't been played by the ikarian musicians during the panigyri at Nas. By watching the dancing steps of the people in the circle one can see that they were dancing either the famous local Ikariotikos or dancing other dances to one of the many Nisiotika tunes (music from the islands)!

[@360earthtravel_en]

That's very nice! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@efibakoyanni871]

The video is bad.most of the time it shows the road and not places and villages.Its not representative of the beauties of the island...Typical tourist short term trip.

[@360earthtravel_en]

Thank you for feedback. Will take it in consideration for next videos.