Ksilosirti (Xylosirti) village in Ikaria
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I'm staying at my family's village on the island of Ikaria. Ksilosirti is a village about 3km from the island capital and port, Aghios Kirikos. In the 1800s the area was full of cypress trees, whichLue lisää
I'm staying at my family's village on the island of Ikaria. Ksilosirti is a village about 3km from the island capital and port, Aghios Kirikos. In the 1800s the area was full of cypress trees, whichLue lisää
This unique rock formation off the coast of the south side of Ikaria is named Ikaris by the locals, after the myth of Dedalos and Icarus. The rock is supposedly the location of Icarus' fall to earth.Lue lisää
This stunning beach has several interesting rock formations and has a clear view of the Ikaris rock. There is a cave, interesting marble organic patterns under the water, and several large flat rocksLue lisää
The village of Ksilosirti village has a beach. It is a rocky beach with beautiful smooth stones called "lalathia", named after the melodic sound they make when the waves rock them back and forth.
Between Ksilosirti village and the capital, Aghios Kirikos, is a natural hot spring that spews hot fresh water into the sea coast. The area is difficult to reach, as there are large boulders in theLue lisää
Today I visited the geologically unique Seychelles beach near the village of Mangannitis. The beach is covered with beautiful smooth marble stones and the water has a brilliant turquoise hue. TheLue lisää
Today I went to the seaside town of Faros (lighthouse) that is located at the eastern-most point of the island. There is a beach with a windsurfing school, a few restaurants and two coffee shops.
The salt cedar tree is a deciduous tree that is native to the Mediterranean. It is associated with the god Apollo. It seems to be found all over the coastal regions of Greece, especially near beachLue lisää
Today I visited the village of Therma. It is know for its natural hot irradiated springs. Many of the hotels here have natural water treatments inside their walls. The town has a small port and beach,Lue lisää
Today I went to an irradiated hot spring (To Spileo) in the town of Therma. I went to to have a soak in the naturally hot mineral bath, and I also sat in the Hammam, or natural steam room. The heatedLue lisää