Nationality: British
Age: 28
Date: 21.05.2006
Countries visited: >10
The trip: I got to Ios Island by plane (British Airway) to Athens and then by boat (Hellenic seaways) from the port of Piraeus. The trip was very good. No delays and it took 5 hours to reach Athens.
Reasons for going to Ios: The island was recommended by friends.
Idea before arriving: Good weather, lively nightlife, beautiful beaches, beautiful landscapes, great food, etc...
Expectations and opinions: Yes, it met my expectations. It is a great island and I had a lot of fun. Met really interesting people.
- Island/area: 9/10
- Landscapes: 9/10 Great landscapes. Very dry. Was amazed to see cactus on the island.
- Tree Covered: 1/10 No trees at all. I think it gives all the charm of the island
- Beaches & waters: 7/10 Great beaches. Saw only a couple but long and sandy with great waters.
- Cleanliness: 8/10
- Villages: 9/10 There is only one village and the port. The main village, hora, is realy charming. A typical cycladic village with many colours, paved alleys, little houses, churches...
- Food/ restaurants: 8/10 A large choice of restaurants.
- Nightlife: 9/10 Many many bars and clubs. This is the main activity of the island.
- Local people: 9/10 Friendly and helpful
- Accommodation: 6/10 No high standards
- Prices: 7/10
- Public Transportations: 8/10
- Authenticity 10/10
- Peace & quiet 10/10 It was very clam in the end of May. Heard it was getting very crowded in high season
- Weather 10/10 Great weather.
Favorite thing about Ios: The fact that I was away from home :) and the cloudy days. I loved this island because everything is beautiful under the hot sun and you easily met people. The general atmosphere was great.
Favorite beach: Mylopotamos for its proximity to the town. There are watersports available there.
Favorite activity: Lying by the pool
Best bar/restaurant: Lord Byron
Negative opinion: None. Everything is great there.
Recommendations: Just go there! You will enjoy the island much even if you are not a party animal!
I think I will go to Ios again. Next time I will try to go in high season -even if more expensive- just to feel the atmosphere.
I will recommend this island to others.
Rate of the overall quality/organization/services of this island/area in comparison with other countries: 8/10
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