He was one of the unlucky few, for islanders here are the most likely to live to the age of 100 in all of Europe. The ‘island of longevity’ has long been awarded ‘Blue Zone’ status for its residents with youthful complexions and an unerring zest for life. The reason for the number of centenarians on Icaria has often been credited to a diet rich in legumes and low on stimulants, like coffee, but a weekend rubbing shoulders with the locals reveals that there might be more to living a longer life than eating lentils.