In general, Ikaria is not known for its beaches. However, Seychelles beach, which is only one to two miles from the village of Magganitis, is thought to be one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. When the tunnel to Magganitis was created, a landslide opened up access to the beach.
The outskirts of Magganitis as we leave town on foot.Just outside town, the recycling station for Magganitis.Figs grow like weeds through cracks in the sidewalk.Beehives sit amongst the boulders on the hillside.
Ikarian honey has a reputation for being some of the purest most flavorful honey in the world. Due to the rocky landscape of the island, there is no agricultural farming here, and pesticide residue is therefore not a threat for the bees, which forage year-round on the island’s unique plant nectars.
Looking back at Magganitis in the distance.On the trail heading down to the beach.Looking back up toward the top.A hollowed out boulder.Wild thyme grows on the sunny slope down to the beach.Small anthill.Still going down.Beach access? This wasn’t in the brochure…
The waters at Seychelles beach are a rich turquoise color.
The beach is made up of polished light-colored stones that sparkle with quartz crystals and are blindingly white in the sun.We don’t stay long, after realizing the tide is coming in quickly.
