Yacht Charter in Ikaria Island
The island of Ikaria has its mythical touch with its name derived from Icarus, the boy who died from drowning after flying to close to the sun. According to Greek mythology, Icarus and his father tried to escape the labyrinth by flying using wings made of wax but the boy flew to close to sun which caused the wax to melt. His body was believed to be found and buried in an island which is now Ikaria.
Rent a yacht and you can combine luxury with this island’s unspoiled nature, pristine beaches and other secluded places. This island is not as commercialized or as crowded as other destinations in the Aegean Sea which makes luxury yachts very popular in this holiday destination.
You can anchor your luxury yacht in the main port of Agios Kirikos and explore the island. Some of the famous sights in Ikaria are the thermal baths, ruins of the 6th century temple for Artemis, church of Panagia Theoskepasti with its roof made of rock and adorned with skulls of its monks as well as the landmark “Wings of Icarus”.
The port of Agios Kirikos is the main port of the island and was actually founded by sailors where you can rent or doc your yacht. Close to this port are tavernas, cafes, restaurants as well as scenic and magnificent houses of seafarers.
If you want to swim, you can moor close to the famous beaches of the island. Some of the beaches where you can take a dip are Keremi, Messakti, Livadi, Aris as well as the secluded and cove beach of Nas. Yacht charters can let you visit secluded and private beaches and coves in Ikaria.
You can rent a Sailing yacht from our bases in the group of Dodecanese islands, Cyclades, Kavala or in west Turkey. So hire a luxurious yacht for that special holidays sailing in Greece!
