Γενικές Πληροφορίες
Area: 255.32 km2
Coastline length: 107 km Population: 8,312 Island capital and its population: Agios Kerykos (1,879) Administrative structure: Region of North Aegean, Prefecture of Samos, Province of Ikaria, Municipality of Agios Kerykos (Capital: Agios Kerykos (1,879), Municipality of Eudelos (Capital: Eudelos (461), Municipality of Raches (Capital: Christos (361)
Local newspapers: Nea Ikaria
Local radio stations: Ikariaki Radiophonia (92.8 FM), Radio Ikariani (101.2 FM)
Museums: Archaelogical Collection of Agios Kerykos, Kambos Archaeological Museum, Folklore and Historical Museum of Agios Kerykos, Perdiki Folklore Museum, Vrakades Folklore Museum
Archaeological sites and monuments: Tomb of the 5th century BC and small Roman odeum at Oenoe (Kambos), Ancient temple at Nas, Archaic acropolis at Therme (Therma), Hellenistic tower at Drakano, Byzanitne castle of Nikaria
Traditional settlements: Armenistis, Eudelos, Koundoumas, Lapsachades, Mileopo, Christos Rachon
Natural monuments: Randis' forest, "Katafygi" cave, Halaris' cave, Sacred Cave, "Drakospilo" Cave, "Tou Foutra to Raos". The area around Drakanon, the area of Atheras or Pramnos and the area of the Halaris river have been included in the European network "NATURA 2000". The island has been dec;ared an Important Bird Area.
Cultural clubs: Ikaria Cultural Association "Artemis Tavropolos", Association of Youth of Ikaria, Association of Youth of Agios Kerykos, Association for the Protection of the Environment of Ikaria, Association for the Protection of the Environment of Agios Kerykos, Ikaria Cine Club, Kambos Cultural Association
Festivals: Festival "Ikaros" for the Dialogue between Cultures at Agios Kerykos, Eudelos and Raches in the summer, Music Festival of Youth of Agios Kerykos in August
Religious feasts: On St John's day at Proespera (January 7th), On St Charalambos' day at Kalamos (February 10th), On St Polykarpos' day at St Polykarpos (February 23d), Feast of the Annunciation of Vergin Mary at Evangelismos monastery (March 25th), On St George's day at Amalou (April 23th), at Agios Isidoros, at Armenistis and at Trapalou (May 14th), Feast of the Pentecost at Tragostasi (June 12th), On St John's day at Christos Rachon (June 24th), Feast of the Apostles at Pezi and at Platani (June 29th-30th), Feast of Agioi Anarghiroi at Loutropoli Thermon, at Karavostamo and at Mandria (July 1st), On St Kyriaki's day at Faros' Armyrida (July 7th), On St Kerykos' day at St Kerykos (July 15th), On St Marina's day at Agios Kerykos and at Arethousa (July 17th), On Prophet Elias' day at Vrakades, at Pr. Elias' village, at Glaredo, at Kares and at Miliopo (July 20th), On St Paraskevi's day at Ksilosirti, at Perdiki, at Karkinagri, at Petropouli and at Karavostamos (July 26th), On St Panteleimon's day at St Panteleimon' s village (July 27th), at St Demetrios' village (July 31st), Transfiguration of the Saviour at Oxe, at Christos, at Frandato and at Kalamos (August 6th), at Proespera (August 8th), Dormition of Virgin Mary at Chrysostomos, at Marmaria Panagia, at Perdiki, at Monokambi, at Gialiskari, at Akamatra, at Kossoikia and at Lagkada (August 15th), at Karavostamos (August 17th), On St Fanourios' day at Marathos, at St Panteleimon's village, at Mandria, at Agios Demetrios and at Vrakades (August 27th), Birth of Virgin Mary at Plagia village and at Kerame coast, on St Demetrios' day at St Demetrios' village (October 26th)
Sport events: "Panikarioi" Athletic Games, Swimming and Rowing, Beach volley Tournament at Mesakti beach, Ikaros International Chess Tournament
Sport clubs: Sport Club "Pramnos", Sport Club "Ikaros", Messaria Sport Club, Sport Club "Diagoras", Ikaria Nautical Club, Ikaria Chess Club "Ioannis Tzelepis", Ikaria Sport Club |
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