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Traditional dance lesson & Hiking Arethousa-Karavostamo
Introduction to traditional dances from Ikaria, hiking from Ikarian Center to Karavastomo and dinner at a taverna.
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Panigiri at the village of Stavlos
We had a great time dancing at the traditional panigiri of the village of Stavlos.
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An excursion…
We visited the archeological collection of Kampos, the Theoktisti Monastery and the village of Maganitis.
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Goodbye singing lesson
We sang together beautiful Greek songs and said goodbye with a last supper all together. Ο Αντώνης, ο βαρκάρης, ο σερέτης..
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Hiking and Panigiri at Karavostamo
Hiking down to Karavostamo and panigiri with good food and dancing at the village.
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Traditional Greek dances
We learn how to dance traditional greek dances from Ikaria and other islands Καβαντορίτικος: Συρτός: Ικαριώτικος:
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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.
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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!
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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.
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More than hiking
Arethousa is a picturesque village in the north of Ikaria, a short taxi ride from Evdilos. In the hills tucked away from tourists, it is the perfect village for visitors wanting an authentic Greek experience. Enjoy: Your meals at "Taverna i Plaka" plaka @facebook Your coffee and simple meals in the "kafenio tou Tsarou" Kafenio in the centre of Arethousa
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Ikaria Pathways.
Mountains to Beach: Arethousa > Karavostamo
Length: 4 km, approx. 45 minutes. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_dnA5CJ1VzQXBw747pa3A8aO7X8&usp=sharing This route starts from the beautiful church in the peaceful village of Arethousa. On your tour to the beach in Karavostamo you will witness some wonderful views of the valley of the river, the mountains of the area and the sea below. Looking downhill from the church you will find a minimarket on
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