Travel information for Ferries.
Ships and Ferries to Ikaria - East Aegean Islands.

Ikaria and the East Aegean Islands in general are connected to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.
From Ikaria you can also visit the nearby Cycladic
islands of Syros, Tinos, Mykonos, Andros etc.

In addition, there are ferry connection from Ikaria
ferry to the island of Rhodes, and basically all East Aegean Islands via a third island.

Your trip to Ikaria can be with a conventional ferry
boat or by Highspeed depending on the day, the
time and the ferry company you wish to travel with.

If you select to visit Ikaria with the conventional
ferry your trip will take about 7-9.30 hours while
with a Highspeed ferry 5.30-6.30 hours depending
on how many ports the ferry will call at on the way.

Ferries from Piraeus to Ikaria run all year round
on a daily basis. In summer of course there are
more departures to choose from.

1. Piraeus - Kythnos - Syros - Tinos
Ikaria
2. Piraeus - Syros - Tinos - Ikaria
3. Piraues - Syros - Tinos - Ikaria
Samos
4. Piraeus - Kythnos - Syros - Tinos
Ikaria - Samos
5. Piraeus - Kythnos - Syros - Mykonos
Ikaria - Samos
6. Piraeus - Kythnos - Mykonos - Ikaria
Samos
7. Piraeus - Mykonos - Ikaria - Samos
Patmos

Attention !
The above mentioned information is subject to alteration. To be sure about correct schedules, departure and arrival times of conventional and highspeed ferries check the ONLINE Booking System.

Ikaria Ferries East Aegean Islands

Ships and Ferries to the island of Ikaria in the East Aegean
Travel Information for ferries to Ikaria. Island of Ikaria East Aegean.

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Starting your reservation through the online booking system you can select to have your tickets
sent to you or to collect them from the port office on the day of departure about 2 hours
before departure simply by giving your reservation code and showing your ID card.

We wish you a pleasant trip!

Travel Guide Ikaria Island East Aegean Greece

Overview of Ikaria Island

Map of Ikaria Island

History of Ikaria Island

Archaeology in Ikaria Island

Mythology about Ikaria Island

Architecture of Ikaria Island

Areas of Ikaria Island

Museums in Ikaria Island

Beaches of Ikaria Island

Churches & Monasteries

Hotels in Ikaria Island

Useful Phone Numbers of Ikaria

Photo Gallery of Ikaria Island

Ferry Port Connections for
Ikaria - East Aegean Islands

IKARIA > OVERVIEW

Ikaria is located between Samos and Mykonos; it is an elongated island with Atheras (1,037 m) mountain crossing it over. Its southern side has very steep slopes to the south and valleys to the north.

Mythology connects the island with Ikarus, who lost his life falling into the Ikario Sea while escaping with his father from the Minotaur’s labyrinth of Knossos. The island has always been well known for its hot springs and its wine, the eminent “pramneio” wine.

The capital and main harbour of Ikaria is Agios Kirykos built amphitheatrically at the foothills of Athera Mountain. The town has maintained many of its traditional elements, particularly in its old districts. There you can find the hot springs of Asklipios that have hydro, while close by there also are Therma hot springs.

Armenistis is a developed tourist centre, famous for its marvellous sandy beaches that reach up to Mesakti and Gialiskari. Very near is also Nas, famous for the astonishing sunsets and the gorge that begins at the back of the magical beach and reaches the place of Christos Rahon. By the river banks there are the ruins of Tavropoulou Artemidos church. Christos Rahon is an alpine village built in a region of dense pinewood. It may be the only village of Ikaria that preserves the old Ikarion traditions. Cafes, tavernas and other commercial shops remaining open till the first streak of dawn, while many others open at midnight.

Evdilos is the second harbour of Ikaria located on the northern coast of the island. It is amphitheatrically built on a height above the harbour and has exceptional traditional colour. Finally, in the south western end of Ikaria, under the steep granite endings of Athera, two picturesque villages are found those of Maganitis and Karkinagri which fascinate the visitor with their colour, their imposing natural landscape and the superb seashore.

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