Explore Ios Greece

Explore Ios Greece, the island of Ios has so much to offer! It is so much more than just a party island.

Your first stop should definitely be the main village of Chora. Chora is one of the most picturesque villages in the Cyclades. Around every corner you find something new – beautiful alleyways, colourful flowers, winding staircases, cafes, lovely boutiques, jewellery shops and much much more. There are many sights to explore – Evangelismos Cathedral, Amphitheatre Odysseas Elytis, the windmills, the archaeological museum, and the charming church of Panagia Gremniotissa to watch the sunset.

Around the port of Yialos, have lunch or a coffee in one of the many tavernas, take a walk along the harbour to the church of Agia Irini and watch the boats come in, or visit the lighthouse or pre-historic settlement of Skarkos.

Hire a car or a moped and drive around the island of Ios. You can explore many of the beautiful beaches with soft white sand and fabulous crystal clear water. Ios Island has some of the most spectacular and clean beaches in the Greek Islands. The most popular beach in Ios is Mylopotas beach stretching over a kilometre and lined with bars, restaurants and watersports. Here you can try scuba diving, canoeing and snorkelling or simply just relax and enjoy the sunshine and atmosphere. Mylopotas beach regularly features in polls as one of the “Top 10 Beaches in Europe”. For a quieter and more secluded beach experience explore the likes of Manganari beach, Valmas beach or Kolitsani beach.

Ios, Greece is also home to many historical landmarks, the most famous being Homer’s Tomb. The Byzantine old castle of Paleokastro is well worth a visit too on the way to Psathi beach. There’s also said to be 365 churches on Ios Island Greece so it makes for a great few days out exploring.

At night, there is something to suit all tastes in Ios – from a quiet dinner in a local Greek restaurant to a nightclub that goes on until sunrise. Ios nightlife is very cosmopolitan, so you can sit back and relax away from the main party hub, or dive straight in! The narrow streets of Chora really do transform at night making the village the place to be for a great night out! Explore the fantastic restaurants, shops, bars and clubs open late every night.

There is magic about Ios that you can only fully appreciate once you’ve been here. Those who are lucky enough to explore Ios Greece and know about Ios’ true beauty will come back year after year.