Activities in Ios
You’ll never get bored with activities and things to do in Ios Greece.
Sightseeing in Ios Greece
- Explore Chora – the main village of Ios Greece – during the day and wander the narrow streets of this lovely traditional Cycladic village
- Visit the windmills of Ios
- Climb to the top of the hill in Chora for spectacular 365 degree views of the Island and the Church of Holy Mary Panagia Gremniotissa
- Visit the Odysseas Elytis Theatre – an open amphitheatre which hosts many concerts and festivals during the summer months. Enjoy the beautiful view of Mylopotas beach or the other Islands from here
- Visit Homer’s Tomb – Homer is said to have been buried in Ios. His tomb is said to be in Plakatos, which can easily be accessed by car or bike
- Visit Paleokastro, the Byzantine Old Castle
- Experience one of the many religious and cultural festivals in Ios
Beaches Activities in Ios
- Explore one of the three beautiful Blue Flag beaches in Ios – Mylopotas, Manganari and Yialos beaches
- Hire a speedboat taxi to a more remote beach
- Play beach volleyball at Mylopotas Beach
- Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a cold beer while soaking up some rays
- Enjoy local Greek cuisine and fresh seafood at a traditional Greek tavern at Manganari Beach or Psathi Beach
Day Trips
- Hire a car, a moped or a quad bike for the day and explore the island of Ios and all the beautiful views
- Take a day trip to Santorini Island
- Take a day trip to Folegandros Island
Party the Night Away
- Drink 7 shots to get a free t-shirt at one of the many bars in Ios
- Explore the huge array of nightlife in bars and clubs in the village
- Sample the wide variety of Greek and International dishes at local Ios restaurants
- Come home at 8am when the sun is rising!
- If you’re in Ios on one of the following days, these events are not to be missed:
- Norwegian Day – 17th May
- Swedish Midsummer Day – 21st June
- Canada Day – 1st July
- Indian Day / Independence Day – 4th July
- Aussie Day – 12th July
- Irish Day – 17th July
Watersports
- Go windsurfing or waterskiing
- Take a banana ride or a tube ride
- Hire a pedal boat, canoe or kayak
- Go snorkelling
- Hire a speedboat taxi to one of the many beaches in Ios
- Learn to scuba dive
Depending on your interests you’ll find lots of things to do in Ios Greece.