{"id":196,"date":"2021-03-15T19:39:44","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T19:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.svpr.club\/?p=196"},"modified":"2021-08-17T15:06:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T15:06:46","slug":"196","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/de\/2021\/03\/15\/196\/","title":{"rendered":"Ikaria &#8211; flying closer to the sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>The island took its name from Ikaros, the son of Dedalus. According to Greek mythology Ikaros tried to fly closer to the sun with his wax wings but fell on the sea when his wings melt from the heat. The islands was inhabited as early as 7.000 B.C. Its fertile land was conquered by Ottomans, Genovese, the St. John Knights, Italians and Germans until 1912 when it was incorporated with the rest of Greece.<\/p>\n<section id=\"ut-section-6a1c5f0109c95\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-cursor-skin=\"global\" class=\"vc_section ut-vc-80 vc_section-has-no-fill ut-section-6a1c5f0109ca3\"><div id=\"ut-row-6a1c5f010a326\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-0 ut-row-6a1c5f010a32e\" ><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\" ><div id=\"ut_inner_column_6a1c5f010a81f\" class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_content_element\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a1c5f010aa96\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-1 header-left header-tablet-left header-mobile-center\"><h2 data-title=\"The island of longevity.\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" class=\"bklyn-divider-styles bklyn-divider-style-1 section-title\"><span>The island of longevity.<\/span><\/h2><div data-delay=\"0\" class=\"lead\"><p>Ikaria is an Island famous its natural and unspoilt beauty as well as the laid-back and relaxed living of its inhabitants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/header><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: left;font-family:Abril Fatface;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\">Best of Ikaria<\/h2><div id=\"ut-row-inner-6a1c5f010d216\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid ut-row-inner-6a1c5f010d229\" ><div  class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div id=\"ut-column-inner-6a1c5f010d553\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_column-inner-nested\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_content_element\"><style class=\"bklyn-inline-styles\" type=\"text\/css\">#ut_fl_6a1c5f010da74784869853.bklyn-fancy-list { font-size: 16px !important; }#ut_fl_6a1c5f010da74784869853.bklyn-fancy-list { line-height: 28px !important; }#ut_fl_6a1c5f010da74784869853 li span { color: #333333; }#ut_fl_6a1c5f010da74784869853 a { color: #333333; }#ut_fl_6a1c5f010da74784869853 a:visited { color: #333333; }#ut_fl_6a1c5f010da74784869853 ul { list-style-type: lower-greek; }<\/style><div id=\"ut_fl_6a1c5f010da74784869853\" class=\"bklyn-fancy-list  bklyn-fancy-list-left bklyn-fancy-list-tablet-left bklyn-fancy-list-mobile-center\"><ul class=\"bklyn-list\" data-appear-top-offset=\"almost\"><li class=\"bklyn-list-item-space-xsmall\"><span><span>Trekking in Halaris Gorge to enjoy the wild beauty of nature and the island<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"bklyn-list-item-space-xsmall\"><span><span>Follow the marked route around Rahes in a beautiful area hiking by foot or mountain-biking<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"bklyn-list-item-space-xsmall\"><span><span>Take part in at least one traditional fair in Ikaria - called Panigri - meet the culture, tradition, dance and lifestyle<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"bklyn-list-item-space-xsmall\"><span><span>Ikaria is perfect for all watersports such as kite surfing, scuba diving, wind surfing and canoe-kayak<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"bklyn-list-item-space-xsmall\"><span><span>The grape picking and wine making period in Ikaria is an outstanding experience for visitors and inhabitants<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>History<\/p>\n<p>The island took its name from Ikaros, the son of Dedalus. According to Greek mythology Ikaros tried to fly closer to the sun with his wax wings but fell on the sea when his wings melt from the heat. The islands was inhabited as early as 7.000 B.C. Its fertile land was conquered by Ottomans, Genovese, the St. John Knights, Italians and Germans until 1912 when it was incorporated with the rest of Greece.<\/p>\n<p>Sights<\/p>\n<p>The ancient capital \u00a0&#8211; Inoi &#8211; is still standing. You can see typical byzantine period buildings here, the Drakanos tower and the thermal springs in the Thermai.<br \/>\nAn interesting landmark is the lighthouse of Kavo-Papas, \u00a0built in 1886 by a French lighthouse company to guide the ships through one of the most difficult passages of the Aegean Sea between Ikaria and Mykonos.<\/p>\n<p>Food &amp; Kitchen<\/p>\n<p>The most popular dish of the locals of Ikaria is wild goat. The local cuisine is equally based on meat and fish. Honey, olive oil and sweet preserves are the miraculous ingredients that earned the reputation for the Ikaria residents as the most long-living people in Europe.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div id=\"ut-column-inner-6a1c5f010df8d\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_column-inner-nested\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045\" class=\"wpb_content_element\"><style type=\"text\/css\"> #ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045 .ut-next-gallery-slide { color: #393939;}#ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045 .ut-prev-gallery-slide { color: #393939;} #ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045 .ut-next-gallery-slide { background: rgba(212,218,218,0.4);}#ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045 .ut-prev-gallery-slide { background: rgba(212,218,218,0.4);} #ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045 .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap::before { content: \"\"; } #ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045 .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap:hover::after {opacity: 0.5} #ut_oms_6a1c5f010e045 .ut-slider-maximize { display:none; 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class=\"ut-next-gallery-slide\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Right-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>Natural Scenery<\/p>\n<p>The island is on a large extent rocky but full of changing environments: pine forests, waterfalls, as well as extremely beautiful beaches. Large parts of the island are home to rare birds and shelter wild animals. Many areas are protected reserves under the NATURA 2000 network. The more than 200 years old ancient forest of Rantis is the oldest on the Balcan peninsula. The lake Pezi and the Halaris canyon are unique and beautiful in their own special way.<\/p>\n<p>Beaches<\/p>\n<p>The coastline of Ikaria is mystic and beautiful. There are many small coves that can be explored by foot, bike or by chartering a boat for a day trip.\u00a0Faros Lighthouse is a beautiful beach with sun chairs and one of the biggest on the island. Seychelles is an exotic \u00a0beach with crystal clear water and white sand. Aris beach is a more remote beach with flat pebbles and close to a river mouth in an extraordinary reserve with flora and fauna. Respect the &#8216;leave-no-trace&#8217; ethics there and enjoy the beauty of nature.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><a data-id=\"section-without-id\" class=\"ut-vc-offset-anchor-bottom\" name=\"section-without-id\"><\/a><\/section><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The island took its name from Ikaros, the son of Dedalus. According to Greek mythology Ikaros tried to fly closer to the sun with his wax wings but fell on the sea when his wings melt from the heat. The islands was inhabited as early as 7.000 B.C. 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