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…
Ikaria’s laid back lifestyle is a welcome change from the daily hustle and bustle I experienced during my last two months backpacking through South East Asia. The seaside village of Karavostamo and the mountainous village of Arethousa are exactly what I pictured when dreaming of quaint and authentic Greek villages. The locals are friendly, the…
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…
Project Pathways is an initiative of the Ikarian Centre to promote sustainable eco-tourism on the Greek island Ikaria.