Comments from Yale University

Vannesa Janowski's report - 2004 Source: https://hsp.macmillan.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/student_reports/Janowski.pdf Melida Delis' Report - Source: https://hsp.macmillan.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/student_reports/Delis.pdf Angela Wade’s report June–Aug 2005 Source: https://hsp.macmillan.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/student_reports/Wade.pdf Ilyana Sawka’s report 09/16/05 Source: https://hsp.macmillan.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/student_reports/Sawka.pdf Eleni Bensons’ report 2006 Source: https://hsp.macmillan.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/student_reports/Benson06.pdf Read More
From a cooking and dance lesson

From a cooking and dance lesson

Cooking all together greek traditional food and learning to dance traditional dances from Ikaria Read More
Olive harvest

Olive harvest

Harvesting olives in the fields around the Ikarian Center, an enjoyable group activity which brings us a step closer to the production of our olive oil. Read More

Singing in Arethousa

Singing in Arethousa Read More
Greek Language Course - September 2017

Greek Language Course – September 2017

The courses of September came to an end but we keep in our minds all the moments we shared! We hiked around beautiful paths of the island, we cooked traditional Greek recipes, we danced, we sang and had fun all together visiting a famous "panygiri". See you again in Ikaria! Read More
Visiting the Monastery of Theoktisti

Visiting the Monastery of Theoktisti

We visited the monastery of Theoktisti where we had the chance to enjoy an amazing sunset from the top of Theoskepasti Chapel so as the breathtaking views of the forest. After the sunset we tried the traditional "loukoumades" in the yard of the monastery enjoying the peaceful environment. Read More
Excursion to Koskinas castle

Excursion to Koskinas castle

We made an excursion to the Koskinas castle where we had the chance to enjoy the beautiful sunset and breathtaking views. Later, we tried the famous "loukoumades" at a traditional kafeneio in Akamatra. Read More
Traditional Greek dances

Traditional Greek dances

We learn how to dance traditional greek dances from Ikaria and other islands Καβαντορίτικος: Συρτός: Ικαριώτικος: Read More
Hiking and Panigiri at Karavostamo

Hiking and Panigiri at Karavostamo

Hiking down to Karavostamo and panigiri with good food and dancing at the village. Read More
Goodbye singing lesson

Goodbye singing lesson

We sang together beautiful Greek songs and said goodbye with a last supper all together. Ο Αντώνης, ο βαρκάρης, ο σερέτης.. Read More
Photos from August

Photos from August

More photos @photo-album: https://goo.gl/photos/hgT8s3nQEm4oJcfD7 Read More
Τα όντα της Μαρίας

Τα όντα της Μαρίας

Our students talk about the courses and their experience at the Ikarian centre. Read More
An excursion...

An excursion…

We visited the archeological collection of Kampos, the Theoktisti Monastery and the village of Maganitis. Read More
Cooking lesson - Αύγουστος 2017

Cooking lesson – Αύγουστος 2017

We learnt how to cook traditional greek food like ikarian "magirio", spetsofai, tzatziki and semolina halva. Read More
Panigiri at the village of Stavlos

Panigiri at the village of Stavlos

We had a great time dancing at the traditional panigiri of the village of Stavlos. Read More
Traditional dance lesson & Hiking Arethousa-Karavostamo

Traditional dance lesson & Hiking Arethousa-Karavostamo

Introduction to traditional dances from Ikaria, hiking from Ikarian Center to Karavastomo and dinner at a taverna. Read More
Greek Language Course - August 2017

Greek Language Course – August 2017

Hiking around the island, cooking all together delicious ikarian food, traditional greek dancing at the famous panigiri of Ikaria and beautiful stories shared with each other. See you again in Ikaria! Read More
Greek Language Course - July 2017

Greek Language Course – July 2017

Ten beautiful language-course days have passed full of activities and interesting conversations. The students had also the opportunity to walk through various paths of the island, share meals in traditional taverns where they ordered themselves, cook typical ikarian food and dance greek traditional dances at the panigiri. See you again in Ikaria! Read More
Ikaria Pathways, Beach to Beach: Karavostamo > Aris Potamos

Ikaria Pathways, Beach to Beach: Karavostamo > Aris Potamos

Duration 20' Distance: 0.5 miles Minimum Elevation: -1 feet Maximum Elevation: 77 feet Total climb: 36 feet Total descent: 114 feet Be sure not to be afraid of heights, since the pathway is quite narrow. In some parts you will have the steep cliff on your left side with the sea right below and the steep mountain slope on your Read More