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patio overlooks the sea. Thea (aka Dorothy) also has five bright and cosy rooms above
the restaurant, with breakfast.
Taverna Baido
TAVERNA $
( 6982331539; Armenistis; mains €4.50-8)
Past the bridge towards Nas, this interesting
taverna is the work of Marianthi, who serves well-priced dishes using local products,
fresh fish, and Ikarian wine. Exceptional Turkish meat balls (
soutzoukakia
), and
tara-
masalata
(a thick pink or white purée of fish roe, potato, oil and lemon juice).
Kialaris Ouzerie
TAVERNA $
( 22750 71227; Gialiskari; mains €6-11)
Kelari serves its own fresh-caught fish, along with
midday
mayirefta
dishes from the oven. Look for the landmark church on the point, 2km
east of Armenistis.
Carte Postale
CAFE, BAR
(Armenistis; drinks, small plates €2-7; 10am-2am)
This arty cafe-bar 100m west of the
church sits high over the bay. Snacks range from small pizzas and salads, to breakfast
omelettes and evening risotto. There's a hip ambience, signalled by an eclectic musical
mix from world beat to Greek fusion.
Karnayo
CAFE, BAR
( 22750 71240; Gialiskari)
Cool bar with eclectic music mix, midway among several good
ouzeries
strung together above the beach at Gialiskari.
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Aventura
( 22750 71117; Armenistis)
Travel agency by the patisserie, just before the
bridge. Offers car hire, jeep tours of eastern Ikaria, along with ferry and plane tickets.
Dolihi Tours & Lemy Rent-a-Car
( 22750 71122, 6983418878; Armenistis)
Efficient travel
agency next to the village market. It rents out cars, organises walking tours and jeep sa-
faris.
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