Gourmet escape: food and life in the Blue Zone, the delights of Ikaria

Karen Hardy
September 8 2020 - 12:00am
Ikaria is known worldwide for its incredibly high life expectancies and low rates of chronic disease. Picture: Shutterstock
Ikaria is known worldwide for its incredibly high life expectancies and low rates of chronic disease. Picture: Shutterstock

In the Aegean Sea lies the Greek island of Ikaria, where blue Mediterranean waters lap against a mountainous coastline and rocky trails lead to quaint villages, and where the locals seem to hold a secret.

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Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au

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