The Greek island with otherworldly beaches, mythical festivals and friendly locals

Time slows down in Ikaria (Picture: Georgios Tsichlis/Shutterstock)

For decades, Greece has drawn travellers from across the globe with its natural beauty, ancient history, and rich cultural heritage.

But this year, the European country — specifically its thousands of islands scattered like jewels across the sea — have been getting even more attention than usual.

It’s all thanks to The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s epic retelling of Odysseus’ voyage home after the Trojan War.

As Homer’s world of gods, monsters, and distant lands springs to li...