Ios Sandy beaches

Location: 2 km south east of Chora
Description: Long and sandy, this beach offers many tourism facilities and has a lot of beach bars along the coast. This is the most popular beach on Ios.

Location: 19 km south east of Chora
Description: Manganari is a charming bay on the southern side of the island with clean water and a relaxing ambience. This beach is far more quiet than the beaches close to Chora.

Location: 9 km north east of Chora
Description: The beach took its name from the small chapel of Agia Theodoti that stands on a hill above the coast. This is a large and sandy spot, ideal for some relaxing moments in Ios.

Location: 2 km east of Chora
Description: This is a very popular beach, although less popular than Mylopotas. It is large, clean and has golden sand.

Location: 3 km west of Chora
Description: Koumbara is a sandy beach that gets popular due to its natural beauty and the closeness to Chora. This is a developed tourist spot with many taverns and accommodation options around.

Location: 2 km south of Chora
Description: Kolitsani is a small beach south of the port. This is a popular anchorage for sailing yachts. It is protected in all sides by rocky hills and green trees.

Location: 10 km south east of Chora
Description: Kalamos is a beautiful and almost deserted beach on the south eastern side of the island. Its relaxing atmosphere provides a nice alternative to the busy resorts of Ios.

Location: 11 km south east of Chora
Description: An idyllic cove next to Kalamos, Papa beach distinguishes for its turquoise water, the golden sand and the isolate atmosphere.

Location: 17 km east of Chora
Description: This is a calm beach resort on the eastern side of the island with some tourism development. Ideal for family vacations.

Location: 12 km east of Chora
Description: This is a very beautiful and calm beach, on the secluded eastern side of Ios. It has clean water and soft golden sand.

Location: 20 km south of Chora
Description: As there is no road going to Tripiti and visitors have to walk there from Manganari, the beach doesn't get frequented. Most visitors come by boat from the sea.

Location: 20 km south east of Chora
Description: Tris Klisies is a beautiful beach on the southern part of Ios, on the road to Manganari. The beach is highly recommended for people who want their privacy.

Location: 19 km east of Chora
Description: Among the most private beaches in Ios is definitely Vathirema, a beautiful secluded cove solely used by naturists. The crystalline waters and golden sand of Vathirema are ideal for swimming and sunbathing.