{"id":69174,"date":"2024-02-20T20:17:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T18:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/in-the-best-trips-in-the-world-the-greek-destination-of-longevity\/69174\/"},"modified":"2024-03-03T16:30:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T14:30:18","slug":"ikaria-the-greek-island-of-longevity-among-the-world-s-top-travel-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/ikaria-the-greek-island-of-longevity-among-the-world-s-top-travel-destinations\/69174\/","title":{"rendered":"Ikaria: The Greek Island of Longevity Among the World&#8217;s Top Travel Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>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 <strong>Lonely Planet&#8217;s<\/strong> list for the best of 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/best-in-travel\/value\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best in Travel 2024 <\/strong><\/a>is divided into five parts, suggesting different locations and unique experiences \u2013 just choose the category that will excite you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/longevity-in-ikaria-the-secrets-of-life-nutrition-and-famous-festivals\/63990\/\">Longevity in Ikaria: The secrets of life, the diet and the famous festivals<\/a><\/h4>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Ikaria: Longevity, Blue Zones, and Festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-1024x680.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-768x510.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-750x498.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-1140x757.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69167 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes.jpg\" alt=\"Holidays in Ikaria, the only location in Greece that belongs to the Blue Zones\" width=\"1220\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-750x498.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ikaria-diakopes-1140x757.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture>Ikaria is famous for its festivals, eating habits, and longevity<\/strong>. The secrets of life on the Greek island were included in the Netflix series &#8220;Blue Zones&#8221;. <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/greece-the-blue-zones-and-the-mediterranean-diet\/68092\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yianna Darili has analyzed why Greece is a Blue Zone and how the Mediterranean diet contributes to health and longevity.<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/greece-the-blue-zones-and-the-mediterranean-diet\/68092\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The G. Dr. Darili explained on behalf of <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>exploringgreece.tv<\/strong> <\/a>that longevity on Ikaria is due to a combination of factors. In addition to eating habits, social relationships, and lifestyle play a role.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Holidays in Ikaria<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69165\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-750x422.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-1140x641.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69165 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria.jpg\" alt=\"Seychelles - Ikaria\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/seychelles-ikaria-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seychelles Beach of Ikaria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ikaria is all of the above, but it is also a beautiful island in the North Aegean that is worth discovering &#8211; if you haven&#8217;t already visited it or remember it again. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/ikaria-island-the-5-best-beaches-on-the-island\/63913\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In Ikaria, you will find one of the most famous beaches in Greece.<\/a> The Seychelles beach!<\/strong> Nas, Messakti, Armenistis, Gialiskari, Livadi, Kampos Beach, and Nealia, will also enchant you on the <strong>island where time stops and the inhabitants live many years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Top destinations by value<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong> 1.<\/strong> Midwest &#8211; USA<\/p>\n<p><strong> 2.<\/strong> Poland<\/p>\n<p><strong> 3.<\/strong> Nicaragua<\/p>\n<p><strong> 4.<\/strong> Danube Limes &#8211; Bulgaria<\/p>\n<p><strong> 5.<\/strong> Normandy &#8211; France<\/p>\n<p><strong> 6.<\/strong> Egypt<\/p>\n<p><strong> 7. Ikaria &#8211; Greece<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> 8.<\/strong> Algeria<\/p>\n<p><strong> 9.<\/strong> Southern Lakes and Central Otago \u2013 New Zealand<\/p>\n<p><strong> 10.<\/strong> Night trains in Europe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Top countries<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> 1.<\/strong> Mongolia<\/p>\n<p><strong> 2.<\/strong> India<\/p>\n<p><strong> 3.<\/strong> Morocco<\/p>\n<p><strong> 4.<\/strong> Chile<\/p>\n<p><strong> 5.<\/strong> Benin<\/p>\n<p><strong> 6.<\/strong> Mexico<\/p>\n<p><strong> 7.<\/strong> Uzbekistan<\/p>\n<p><strong> 8.<\/strong> Pakistan<\/p>\n<p><strong> 9.<\/strong> Croatia<\/p>\n<p><strong>10<\/strong> . Ag. Lucia<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The best local\u2013regional options<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> 1.<\/strong> Trans Dinarica Western Balkans Cycling Route<\/p>\n<p><strong> 2.<\/strong> Kangaroo Island &#8211; South Australia<\/p>\n<p><strong> 3.<\/strong> Tuscany &#8211; Italy<\/p>\n<p><strong> 4.<\/strong> Donegal &#8211; Ireland<\/p>\n<p><strong> 5.<\/strong> Pais Vasco &#8211; Spain<\/p>\n<p><strong> 6.<\/strong> South Thailand<\/p>\n<p><strong> 7.<\/strong> Swahili Coast &#8211; Tanzania<\/p>\n<p><strong> 8.<\/strong> Montana &#8211; USA<\/p>\n<p><strong> 9.<\/strong> Saafelden Leogang &#8211; Austria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>10.<\/strong> Upper North Scotland<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Top cities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> 1.<\/strong> Nairobi &#8211; Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong> 2.<\/strong> Paris &#8211; France<\/p>\n<p><strong> 3.<\/strong> Montreal &#8211; Canada<\/p>\n<p><strong> 4.<\/strong> Mostar &#8211; Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/p>\n<p><strong> 5.<\/strong> Philadelphia &#8211; Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p><strong> 6.<\/strong> Manaus &#8211; Brazil<\/p>\n<p><strong> 7.<\/strong> Jakarta &#8211; Indonesia<\/p>\n<p><strong> 8.<\/strong> Prague &#8211; Czech Republic<\/p>\n<p><strong> 9.<\/strong> Izmir &#8211; Turkey<\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong> Kansas City &#8211; Missouri<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Top destinations based on sustainability<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> 1.<\/strong> Spain<\/p>\n<p><strong> 2.<\/strong> Patagonia, Argentina and Chile<\/p>\n<p><strong> 3.<\/strong> Greenland<\/p>\n<p><strong> 4.<\/strong> The trails of Wales<\/p>\n<p><strong> 5.<\/strong> Portuguese Road \/ Camino Portugu\u00eas de Santiago<\/p>\n<p><strong> 6.<\/strong> Palau<\/p>\n<p><strong> 7.<\/strong> Hokkaido<\/p>\n<p><strong> 8.<\/strong> Ecuador<\/p>\n<p><strong> 9.<\/strong> Baltic Trails of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania<\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong> South Africa&#8217;s Eco-Homes<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel to Greece \u2013 Google News \u2013 Follow us<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/aegean-islands\/holidays-in-fourni-one-of-the-last-untouched-paradises-in-the-aegean\/65376\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holidays in Fourni: One of the last untouched paradises in the Aegean<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/antisamos-beach-a-beach-like-a-mirror-with-crystal-clear-waters\/18548\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mirror-like crystalline water at Antisamos beach<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/a-day-excursion-to-zacholi-a-village-like-a-fairy-tale\/69011\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A day excursion to Zacholi: A village like a fairy tale<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow ExploringGreece.tv on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;s list for the best of 2024. 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