Venture to the Greek island of Ikaria and play at the idyllic Therma Beach. Cleanse yourself in the beach’s ancient, mineral-rich hot springs and relax on its sandy cove. Book a traditional oceanfront guesthouse overlooking the Aegean Sea and indulge in fresh Greek cuisine.
Therma Beach has a unique geological and tectonic arrangement that heats its waters geothermally. This natural thermal energy from the earth’s core has amazing healing and rejuvenating properties. When in Greece, no matter the season, pack your sunglasses and swimwear and stay at Therma Beach for an unforgettable vacation.
Snorkel, swim or simply relax in the warm, clear ocean water that flows down from the mountains, famous since antiquity. Lie back in the soft sand with a book and admire views over whitewashed houses and lush green hills.
Stroll 10 minutes northeast of the bay on a scenic marked footpath to the ruins of Therma’s ancient baths, constructed for the royal family during the Byzantine Empire. Bathe near the mouth of the ocean in the hot spring Loumakia, a concentrated pool of highly nutrient-rich thermal water that runs out of an ancient basin and connects with the sea.
Try flavorsome local Greek dishes at one of the waterside tavernas behind the cove. Restaurants serve traditional homemade Ikarian specialties and exceptional seafood. Eat lunch on a terrace for a glorious vista over Therma Beach and the distant islands of Fourni.
To reach Ikaria, take the scenic 8-hour ferry journey from Athens’ Piraeus Port to the island. Alternatively, fly from Athens to Ikaria Island Airport in 50 minutes. Therma Beach is a 12-minute taxi ride from the airport or 4 minutes from the Agios Kirikos ferry port. A water taxi also shuttles visitors from Agios Kirikos to Therma Beach’s small pier.
The secluded beachfront villas and warm waters of Therma Beach provide an idyllic oceanfront vacation in the summer or winter months.
