What area in Greece is the blue zone?
What area in Greece is the blue zone? Dangling 30 miles off the coast of Turkey in the eastern Aegean, the Greek island of Ikaria is one of the world's five 'blue zones', places of exceptional longevity, with remarkably high percentages of centenarians.
Where do the richest Greeks live?
After Palaio Psychico, the richest area identified is the northern Athens suburb of Ekali, where 2,883 taxpayers declared annual incomes of 122,879. A distant third is Kolonaki, in the center of the capital, where 1,454 taxpayers declared incomes averaging at 77,419 euros.
Why are the people on Ikaria so healthy?
The Ikarian Diet is based on lots of homegrown vegetables including wild vegetables and beans, limited amounts of sugar and meat, more grains and fish, goat milk, honey, herb tea, Ikarian red wine and, of course, olive oil. For Ikarians, keeping a garden is also a very healthy way of life.
Which Greek island is traffic free?
Hydra. Hydra is a popular destination for island day trips from Athens. Access to the island is easy with daily ferry routes from the port of Piraeus and regular routes from the ports of eastern Peloponnese. Hydra is a vehicle-free island, so there are no roads, no cars and no motorbikes!
Where do most Greek expats live?
United States. The United States has the largest ethnically-Greek population outside Greece. According to the US Department of State, the Greek-American community numbers about three million and the vast majority are third- or fourth-generation immigrants.
What is the healthiest town in Greece?
Dangling 30 miles off the coast of Turkey in the eastern Aegean, the Greek island of Ikaria is one of the world's five 'blue zones', places of exceptional longevity, with remarkably high percentages of centenarians.