Best places to eat in Ikaria

A recent article in “gastronomos” recommends the best 20 places to eat in Ikaria. Unfortunately the article is only in Greek, but with online-translation there shouldn´t be a problem to read ist.

Only they forgot to mention one of the best and most recommendable places: Sta Périx in Akamatra. 

Panigiri summer calendar 2026

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Rahes area:

26/7 Karkinagri

27/7 Agios Polykarpos

Evdilos area:

26/7 Petropouli

27/7 Avlaki

With the boat from Karkinagri to Agios Kirikos and back in one day

Enjoy a boat trip with the small ferry Pegasos from Karkinagri to Agios Kirikos and back.

3 times per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Departure from Karkinagri: 8:15 am 

Arrival Agios Kirikos: 9:45 am

Departure from Agios Kirikos: 2:15 pm on Monday and Thursday, 3:30 pm on Tuesday

Arrival Karkinagri 3:45 am Monday and Wednesday, 5 pm Tuesday

Our recommendation: take a small coastal hike from Agios Kirikos to Therma and enjoy a hot bath.

Dance Evening in Karavostamo

Date and Time: 24.7. from 20:00

Place: Karavóstamo

Dance evening with Ikarian live music

Panigiri Petropouli

Panigiri in Petropouli, 26.7. evening / night

KNE Festival in Rahes

Date and Time: 9th of August, 20:30

Programm:

– Speech

– Dedication to Mikis Theodorakis

– Ikarian Party with live music

Filitsa – taberna with live music in Karidies (Rahes)

Filitsa is set in Karidies, at 2,5 km above Rahes. A good place to enjoy a traditional greek dinner followed by traditional greek live music. 

Check the posters in Armenistis and Rahes for dates.

Tambouras – live music in Christos Rahes

Tabouras is a small bar in Christos Rahes, at the exit towards Profitis Elías.

During the summer months there are regularly live music events – check the posters in Armenistis or Rahes.

Ananas – Music bar in Nas

The Ananas canteen is set on the entrance of Nas and is a popular gathering place to enjoy a drink and some live music or DJs. It usually starts after 22 h.

Mavra Moura (traditional music, Rembetiko) plays there every Tuesday.

Rebelo – bar with live music in Armenistis

During July and August there is often live music in the taberna Rebelo. Have a look at the advertisements on the posts in Armenistis. 

The taberna Rebelo can be found around the corner from the Tsantiris supermarket and also serves traditional greek food. 

Ikarian party in Argios

Ikarian Party with live music, dinner and dance in Argio (Profitis Elías / Rahes).

Date: during summer usually every Wednesday and Friday night. 

Dinner starts at 21:00, music around 22:30/23:00

Ikarian nights in Argios: enjoy the atmosphere of a Panagiri with more intimacy, comfort and quality in food and drinks.

Theater: Ornithes (the birds) – Aristophanes

Date and Time:

23 & 24 July at 19:30

Location: 

Open Air Theater at Hotel Daidalos in Armenistis (next to the sea)

Tickets: 12€ adult, 6€ children

Recommended: read the plot summary before