Location: Armenistis
Top Things to do in Armenistis
The 10 Best Things to Do in Armenistis, Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Armenistis, Greece including Island Ikaria Activity Tours, Afianes Wines, Seychelles Beach, Monastery of Evaggelismos Mounde, Rififi, Nas Beach, Armenistis Beach, Melia, Icarian Utopia, Theoktistis Monastery.
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1. Island Ikaria Activity Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Cooke2012 - Pittsboro, North Carolina
I’m not sure which of the tours we had. It seems to have been variation of the North Side Island Tour with a few other things thrown in. It ended up costing more than tours I find listed on the website (70 euro per person), but there was more to it than any tour listed on the website. It was worth the cost. And it included all other costs (lunch, snacks, winery tour.) I had emailed with Peter prior to our arrival. He called the first night we were on the island and discussed possibilities. We agreed to his suggestion, and he picked us up the next morning.
First stop was Theoktisti Monastery. The main church is one of those marvelous, small 17th century structures with interior covered with frescoes and history. Mrs. Maria regaled us with her Greek version of the history of the site, and Peter translated. (I don’t know how many languages he speaks, but his English is excellent without discernible accent.) From there we went up some steps to a small “original church” that seemed a combination of chapel and residence hidden in the rocky hillside. The entry is about four feet high. Inside was a fireplace for cooking, chapel, and board seats or perhaps beds. We moved on to a kitchen/work area where herbs were drying and we were served a cool refreshing herbal drink.
From there we went up on the plateau, elevation something over 900 meters. This was strictly four wheel drive area that we would not have seen in our rental vehicle. It offered outstanding views from a rocky “moonscape” scene. A goat herder maintains a sometime residence; the goats seemed attracted to the presence of people. Perhaps they associate vehicles or humans with some type of treat. A small stone hut is said to have been a halfway resting spot for expectant mothers hiking over the mountain for assistance with Delivery on the other side of the island. It was little more than a small stone building with a stone bench and fireplace.
Another church whose name escapes me is also the site for community gatherings for which Ikaria takes pride. It also offered a spring with cool mountain water.
Lunch was at Argios in the village of Profit Ilias. It presented itself as a pleasing outdoor setting with Gardens and a tree shading the dining area. The dinner was a standout in a country where outstanding dining is the norm. The salad and bread was probably sufficient for a meal. Then they brought out humongous servings of the most succulent pork imaginable. Peter feared the host would be offended that we did not finish our servings. No way! But that was no comment on the quality. The quality was unimpeachable. The quantity was just more than we could handle.
At this point Peter got embarrassed with balancing multiple chores including a client coming in for a stay at a residence he operates and his desire to take us to one more spot. He met them briefly in town, returned us to our inn, and went back to deal with them. But we were not finished. We simply got a chance to take a break and put our feet up before he returned to take us to Afianes winery. The winery includes a look at some history including an old foot stomping press as well as a unique technique for draining wine from an underground vat by means of a gourd or pumpkin and some knowledge of hydrodynamics. Among the award winning wines, we were able to sample red, white, and rose. We found something suitable for purchase.
Peter ended the evening with a light desert and liqueur in the town of Raches, a pleasant and quiet village up in the hills. It was a great way to end the evening. Peter spent most of the day with us, and he was one of the most valuable parts of the day. His knowledge of his island, its history, and its environment is comprehensive and makes him a good choice for a guide. He didn’t claim to know the answer to everything we asked, but we were entirely pleased with the day. We saw much more than we could have ever found on our own.
2. Afianes Wines
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Kate B - Canada
We arrived just before tourist season and had a wonderful tour with our friendly guide Konstantinos, who was happy to speak about the the history and operation of the winery for as long as we had questions. The tasting portions were generous and the winery boasts some ancient and sophisticated varietals! Don't miss it!
3. Seychelles Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
4. Monastery of Evaggelismos Mounde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Saltpilgrim - Paros, Greece
Η Μονή Μουντέ βρίσκεται μετά το χωριό Χριστός, κοντά σε δύο άλλα χωριά με ονόματα Καστανιές και Καρυδιές. Γράφω τα ονόματα των χωριών γιατί είναι χαρακτηριστικά της εξαιρετικά πλούσιας φύσης της περιοχής. Μέσα σε μια κατάφυτη πλαγιά γεμάτη πεύκα αλλά και πολλά άλλα δέντρα συναντάμε τη Μονή. Αν και κτίσμα του 15ου αιώνα δεν έχουν μείνει πολλά στοιχεία εκείνης της εποχής στη σύγχρονη εικόνα της. Η περιοχή όμως είναι εντυπωσιακή και μια επίσκεψη εκεί θα σας δώσει την ευκαιρία να δείτε το μικρό φράγμα της περιοχής. Εκεί μπορείτε να απολαύσετε τη δροσιά των νερών και του καταπράσινου τοπίου, παρέα με τις απαραίτητες πάπιες που κάνουν τις βόλτες και τα μπάνια τους στη λίμνη του φράγματος. Ακόμη υπάρχει και μια καντίνα για να πιείτε κάτι ή να τσίμπησετε κάτι πρόχειρο. Οπωσδήποτε!
5. Rififi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
The most pleasant place for me in Evdilos to spend the evening has been the outdoor Seating of the cafe 'Rififi' with great views over the harbour and friendly service. Furniture is greek-traditional and the back-ground music a pleasant jazz-pop-mix.
'Rififi' - I was wondering? A word well-known since Jules Dassin's famous movie of that name from 1955, meaning something like 'master-crime'. Well, the local bank here is just next door.
On my two visits I tried the two different 'Pikilia's' available, one based on seafood, the other based on meat. Both enormous portions, too much for one person, and most of it had come from the freezer. Just okay as snacks for unsophisticated slow dinner, enjoying the harbour atmosphere.
A glass of raki was offered for free in the end.
6. Nas Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By caratal - Adelaide, Australia
My son ran from armetitis to nas beach with the plan to meet us for a swim. When we arrived we wondered why he was not seated at the beach under an umberella. After the walk down the stairs we discovered why, he was a little shocked it was a nudist beach and as a 17 year old being at a nudist beach with your parents was a no go. On the plus side the water was beautiful, the view out to sea was lovely. Stair down steep and there is a rip so not a beach I would go to for swimming. Still worth the trip if you are not fazed by nudity.
7. Armenistis Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Alec D - Seattle, Washington
This is a nice sandy beach on the north side of Ikaria. If you're driving on the north side of the island it's easy to find. The day I was there the waves were fairly big, but beautiful blue sky's.
8. Melia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Helen S
It is a wonderful little shop with natural products made by Ikaria. As an allergic person with white sensitive skin I am completely satisfied. The lady in there was really helpful. It is totally recommended for shoppingThank you Helen, it was a pleasure meeting you. Hope to see you again. If need any of our product, we are able to ship it to you.
9. Icarian Utopia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Exhibition area of modern art
Reviewed By iiakovos - Thessaloniki, Greece
Right when you think you have experienced all there is to Kampos of Ikaria, you are invited to visit a gallery in the most magical place. Icarian Utopia is placed amongst all the elements that define the Greek Summer: warm sun, imposing Mountains, enchanting Gardens...MoreJust like opening the inside door of Ikaria!
10. Theoktistis Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By eva k - Athens, Greece
One of the most picturesque places on the island.Almost hidden among the rocks,this monastery was built in order to hide from the pirates.Now after the pilgrimage you can buy traditional greek food and local products in the small cafe near the monastery.You can eat them under the trees.
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