Location: Ios Town is located on the western of the island
Description: It is the main village of Ios, built amphithetrically, with white cubic and flatroofed houses. The town has a fair reputation of having a strong nightlife, with dozens of clubs and bars lined on its narrow streets.
Nearest beach: Mylopotas |
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Location: In and around the town of Ios
Description: The windmills were built to produce energy to grind grains and they helped enormoulsy in the agricultural economy, as well as in the food requirements of Ios. The are made according to the unique cycladic architecture. |
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Location: In the eastern part of Ios, on the top of the island's highest hill.
Description: The castle was originally made during the Middle Ages to protect the island from the frequent pirate attacks, it was a fortified area.
Nearest village: Pirgos
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Location: 19 kilometers from Chora, on the south coast of Ios
Description: The enchanting bay of Manganari is divided into five idyllic beaches with golden sand or pebbles and emerald crystalline water.
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Location: The church is built on the highest point of Ios Chora
Description: Overlooking the harbour, this lovely whitewashed church is the island's landmark and the most photographed sight on Ios. The typical Cycladic chapel is recognizable by an age-old palm tree on its side. |
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Location: 2 km southeast from Chora
Description: This is the busiest beach on Ios and can get really crowded in summer. It is well organized and extends for one kilometer offering many options of food or drink, as well as of water sports. The nightlife there is absolutely incredible. |
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Location: In the north part of the island
Description: At the end of the road from the windmills, a footpath leads up to the hill in an area with several graves, among which the great epic poet Homer's grave is supposed to be located. Nearest village: Plakoto |
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Location: In the centre of Ios town
Description: The museums displays a rich and very interesting collection consisting of ceramics, Roman and Cycladic objects, prehistoric tools and inscriptions along with other various items. |
Location: At the top of the hill over Chora
Description: The theatre was named after the famous revolutionary Greek poet Odysseas Elytis. Many of the cultural events on Ios such as music concerts, thatre festivals and performances take place there, mostly dyring summer. The spot was a favorite of the nobel prize winning poet himself, because of the breathtaking sight of Ios that it offers. It is considered as an "Aegean balcony". |
Location: 10 km away from Chora
Description: At the seaside settlement of Agia Thoedoti are the remains of a Hellenistic tower and an ancient aqueduct. There are also water tanks from the Frankish period and you can admire the developed techniques used that many years ago. |
Location: 2 kilometers of Chora
Description: The region of Psathi is said to have the best beaches at this area. Beside this, an ancient temple was excavated there, dedicated to Poseidon Phytalmios. The temple is of Ionic style. Moreover, there are Mycenaean graves up on the hill worth visiting and the 17th century church of Saint Ioannis. |
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