Insights

  • Co-living & co-working in Ikaria

    We offer co-living and co-working in Ikaria, to digital nomads who want to participate in our activities, develop a healthy socialization and immerse themselves in the local culture and lifestyle. If you plan to spend a few weeks in Ikaria this year, you can book a room in our guesthouse, participate in activities with other…

  • Activities and accommodation in Ikaria for solo travelers and digital nomads

    Staying at the Ikarian Center WITHOUT participating in Greek language lessons may be interesting if you are traveling alone, but you want to meet people and have a healthy socialization with them. You can join the small group of ouir Greek language students living in our guesthouse and participate with them in activities, such as…

  • 4 Best Greek Island Hiking Destinations for Autumn 2026

    Autumn is arguably the best season for hiking in Greece. As the summer heat fades and the crowds disappear, the islands transform into a hiker’s paradise with mild temperatures and clear Aegean horizons. Whether you are looking for well-marked networks or rugged, untamed paths, the Greek landscape in October and November offers a serenity that…

  • The Arethousa pathways project

    In the past, Ikarians used the paths to communicate and keep in touch. The path is the soul of Ikaria which we want to keep alive. This project is thus centered around the idea of connecting the village of Arethousa and Karavostamos, currently inaccessible. Once finished, it will give the possibility to locals and tourists…

  • More than hiking

    Arethousa is a picturesque village in the north of Ikaria, a short taxi ride from Evdilos. In the hills tucked away from tourists, it is the perfect village for visitors wanting an authentic Greek experience. Enjoy: Your meals at “Taverna i Plaka” plaka @facebook Your coffee and simple meals in the “kafenio tou Tsarou” Kafenio…

  • Ikaria’s ecosystem

    Ikaria’s wide range of geographical features favours climatic and telluric variation. From lush forests to rocky mountains to dense wetlands, Ikaria hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. With 92 families, 401 genuses and 829 species of plants, Ikaria’s ecosystem is one of the most diverse throughout Greece. Randi Forest, Central Ikaria Located just west of the Athera mountain range…

  • Ikaria Pathways 2016

    Project Pathways is an initiative of the Ikarian Centre to promote sustainable eco-tourism on the Greek island Ikaria.