The beautiful old church of Aghia Irini welcomes visitors at the port, or Gialos, one of the safest Aegean harbours that features a golden sand beach. From there, the route will lead you to Chora.The picturesque Chora of Ios stands proud with its whitewashed houses, numerous churches and its characteristic windmills. Its Cycladic core attracts visitors that enjoy walking through its charming routes and paths, discovering architectural details of the past and the kind, outgoing spirit of the local people. The archaeological museum of Chora at City Hall and the Yiannis Gaitis & Gabriela Simosi Museum are definitely among Chora’s interesting features.
Ios is an island that balances gracefully between authentic slow-living, embracing traditions and values of its rich Cycladic history, and a vivid outgoing lifestyle that keeps alive a Dionysian spirit of festivity and joy. Wild and pure, quiet and outgoing, Ios has many faces that charm its guests. The island’s beautiful beaches and picturesque villages, the numerous white sugar-cubed churches and well-known windmills, its archaeological sites and breathtaking landscapes, they all carry a unique culture and Cycladic chic aura that does not fade in time.
IOS ISLAND
CHORA
HISTORICAL SIGHTS
TOMB OF HOMER
Ancient writers like Herodotus and Pausanias, refer to Ios as the place where Homer -Ancient Greece’s most famous poet-, died. Near the Plakoto settlement, a marked path leads to the location considered as the tomb of Homer, a place of glorious views where visitors can relax and admire the authentic Cycladic scenery.
WIND & BEAUTIFUL
BEACHES
Amazing shades of turquoise and blue unfold in the island’s pure crystal-clear water beaches. Organized, featuring a wide range of activities or serene hideaways, the beaches of Ios bring various choices for swimming in peacefulness, sunbathing, surfing or snorkeling.
The beach of Mylopotas in front of the Dionysos Seaside Resort is the most famous and lively beach of Ios. You can also visit the beaches of Koumbara (5 km/10 minutes’ drive away from the Resort), Aghia Theodoti beach (9 km/15 minutes’ drive away from the Resort), Psathi (17 km/ 30 minutes’ drive away from the Resort) and the beach of Maganari (17 km/30 minutes’ drive away from the Resort).
CLUBS & BARS
NIGHTLIFE
Summer nights are sweet in Ios. The charming village paths are a joyful meeting place for people that cherish this outgoing island tradition. The evenings start with a chilled glass of wine and then, deliciousness awaits at the island taverns and restaurants… A great way to meet the island’s culture is through tasting the quality of local gastronomy. After dinner, the night is still young in Ios: the discovery of the numerous delightful cafés, bars and clubs is serious fun and one of the many joyful secrets of Ios.