Ikaria is among the fifty destinations around the world recommended by the world-renowned travel guide “Lonely Planet” in its edition, “Best in Travel 2024”, which has just been released.

The island of the eastern Aegean ranks 7th in the “Best Value Destinations” categorywith the editors describing it as “the most ‘strange’ and charismatic Greek island”.

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As they say “its peculiar terrain features impressive wooded gorges, rocky lunar landscapes and hidden beaches with turquoise waters. Ikaria’s independent spirit, unique culture (with its characteristic rock-like houses), nightlife and wild festivals emerged from centuries of isolated life under the constant threat of pirates and foreign invaders».

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Also included in the same category are the US Midwest, Poland, Nicaragua, the Roman Danube frontier forts in Romania, the Otago region of New Zealand, Egypt, Algeria, Normandy and night trains in Europe.

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“Incredible Destinations You Must Experience”

As the publishers point out, this annual special edition marks the group’s 50th anniversary and is a “comprehensive and inspiring list of 50 incredible destinations to see over the next year, a mix of up-and-coming regions, underrated places or often overlooked and already known destinations that are presented with a fresh look”.

The list is compiled by a panel of experts, made up of the guide’s regular contributors as well as prominent representatives of the travel and tourism community, who select 10 top destinations in the individual categories Countries, Regions, Cities, Best Value Destinations and Destinations for Sustainable Travel .

Each of the recommended destinations is accompanied by a detailed presentation of the options it offers and how to get there, as well as lots of useful information for the best travel experience.