A Greek island, which is constantly occupying the global tourism scene for the lifestyle and diversity it offers to locals and visitors, Ikaria, is included in Lonely Planet's list for the best of 2024. Best in Travel 2024 is divided into five parts, suggesting different locations and unique experiences – just choose the category that will excite you.
Longevity in Ikaria: The secrets of life, the diet and the famous festivals
Ikaria: Longevity, Blue Zones, and Festivals
Ikaria is famous for its festivals, eating habits, and longevity. The secrets of life on the Greek island were included in the Netflix series "Blue Zones". Yianna Darili has analyzed why Greece is a Blue Zone and how the Mediterranean diet contributes to health and longevity.
The G. Dr. Darili explained on behalf of exploringgreece.tv that longevity on Ikaria is due to a combination of factors. In addition to eating habits, social relationships, and lifestyle play a role.
Holidays in Ikaria
Ikaria is all of the above, but it is also a beautiful island in the North Aegean that is worth discovering - if you haven't already visited it or remember it again. In Ikaria, you will find one of the most famous beaches in Greece. The Seychelles beach! Nas, Messakti, Armenistis, Gialiskari, Livadi, Kampos Beach, and Nealia, will also enchant you on the island where time stops and the inhabitants live many years.
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