The island of Ikaria is part of Greece and is located in the central-eastern Aegean Sea. Like all of Greece, Icaria is also a place rich in history.
Very ancient traditions and popular beliefs are handed down from generation to generation and among those we also find customs regarding a healthy diet and a correct and sustainable lifestyle. All of these make the inhabitants of the island have a long and healthy life.
The other Blue Zones in the world
Ogliastra, SARDINIA
Sardinia is the only Italian region to host one of the five Blue Zones within this beautiful island.
Okinawa, JAPAN
This blue zone is famous for enjoying the longest disability-free life expectancy in the world, so much so that in the Japanese legends it is called “The land of the immortals”.
Loma Linda, CALIFORNIA
The city has been the national epicenter of health and wellness research for decades.
Nicoya, COSTA RICA
The inhabitants of the area are said to have an extremely positive outlook on life and this would help the elderly to live longer..
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