Ios Ormos

General information

Ormos in Ios: Ormos, or Gialos as the islanders call it, is the area surrounding the natural port of Ios and is located in the bay of the same name. It is the second most populated area of the island after Chora. 

Travel agencies and bus stops connecting the port with the rest of Ios are located on the port's square. On the main square, there are supermarkets, various boutiques, fine jewelry, gift and souvenir shops. The area around the port is full of restaurants and beach bars and extends from the yacht marina to the Gialos beach. From Ormos, boats leave regularly for day trips on the island's beaches as well as to neighboring islands like Sikinos.