Ikaria is one of the largest islands in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is divided into three zones, Agios Kirikos, Eudelos, and the third is mountainous and is called Rahes. The island is characterized by the contrast of landscapes, with green hills and cliffs. Ikaria Island is mountainous, the highest peak is 1040m. It is characterized by mild climate and lush vegetation and no rare species.
Most resorts are located near the sea, only a few are located in mountainous regions. What makes this island known is the production of strong red wine.
Agios Kirikos is the capital of Ikaria as well as its main port. It counts on 1800 inhabitants most of whom are engaged in fishing and tourism. The village lies on the south eastern side of Ikaria and is considered as one of the most picturesque settlements of the Aegean. Agios Kyrikos was founded three hundred years ago by sailors and has been built amphitheatrically over the gulf of the port. It is a lovely village full of two and three-storied Neoclassical houses with flowered balconies and slate roofs, picturesque narrow streets, stone steps and a fine central square lined by little shops and cafes. Agios Kirikos is the main gateway of the island, connected by land, sea and air to other islands of Greece. Most of the public services of the island can be found here, as well as most of the night life, with various bars, taverns and clubs. A few hotels and many rooms for rent are available at Agios Kirikos.
Armenistis is a small sea-side settlement in the northern part of Ikaria west of Evdilos and just past Gialiskari. It belongs to the prefecture of Raches and has about 70 permanent inhabitants, a number which increases substantially in summer. Locally speaking, Armenistis is a small fishing village with a picturesque harbor, its parich church dedicated to Agios Nikolaos, patron saint of sailors, and the few year-round houses of its inhabitants. In recent years it has become a major tourism center for the island while still retaining a relaxed and traditional atmosphere.
Fournoi Korseon, more commonly simply Fournoi, is a complex or archipelago of small Greek islands that lie between Ikaria, Samos and Patmos in Ikaria regional unit, North Aegean region. The two largest islands of the complex, the main isle of Fournoi 31 km2 and the isle of Thymaina 10 km2, are inhabited, as is Agios Minas Island 2.3 km2 to the east. On the main isle Fournoi (town) is the largest settlement and then Chrysomilia in the north the second largest (and third largest overall, after Thymaina). Fournoi (town) proper is the main ferry harbour, with ferries also landing on Thymaina.
