🔵 Blue Zone - Icaria, Greece
Aegean island with measurably higher longevity and lower rates of age-related disease
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Aegean Sea, off the coast of Greece
- Blue Zone status: One of five globally identified regions with exceptional longevity
- Population age: Unusually high concentration of centenarians and long-lived residents
- Primary lifestyle factors: Plant-based diet, daily movement, strong social bonds, sense of purpose
Icaria is an island in the Aegean Sea that demonstrates measurably higher life expectancy and lower rates of chronic disease compared to global populations. Researchers have identified Icaria as one of five Blue Zones—geographic regions where residents consistently live longer and healthier lives, with documented cases of centenarians and near-centenarians. As of 2026, Icaria continues to attract scientific attention and health-focused visitors seeking to understand the factors underlying its ...