Icaria

Kathoura is a traditional cheese produced on the island of Ikaria by local farmers. The cheese is made mainly from fresh goat’s milk of local, free-range goats that graze on various wild aromatic herbs, plants, and bushes which are growing on the island’s mountains. According... Read more

A summer staple in Ikarian households, soufiko is a simple Greek vegetable dish that combines a variety of fresh and seasonal vegetables with local herbs which are then cooked in a generous amount of high-quality local olive oil. It typically consists of potatoes, eggplants, zucchinis, tomatoes, ... Read more

Ikarian honey is a Greek type of honey produced on the island of Ikaria in the Aegean Sea. The honey is prized for its high quality, which is a result of the unique geographical and topographical attributes on the island. It has a medium to dark brown color coming from the herbs, pine trees, and ... Read more

Ikaria has been known for its wine production since the ancient times when the wine carried the name Pramnios Oinos—given after the mountain peak Pramnos. The wine was produced from sun-dried Fokiano grapes, and it was quite potent, with 18% ABV. In modern winemaking, the ... Read more

Begleri is a white grape that is only found on the Greek island of Ikaria. It is believed that it is somehow connected to Begler—an ancient Syrian grape variety. The wines produced from Begleri tend to be aromatic, lively, bright, and fresh. They have a complex character, well-bala... Read more

One of the culinary delights of the Greek island of Ikaria is the island's olive oil. Unlike most Greek olive oils which use the koroneiki olive variety, this one is made from a local variety of olives known as hondroelia or fat olives. The olive oil season typically be... Read more

The Greek island of Ikaria has long been renowned for its goats, both domestic and wild. Ikarian goats are typically white or black, of medium height, and free-range. In the past, every family raised their own herd of goats primarily for milk and dairy products, while the meat of the ani... Read more