Ios Island Travel
Ios Overview
Ios Island is a part of Cyclades Island in the south of Greece. Over the last years, Ios has developed into an island that is enjoyable for all ages. It always has something for the visitors. Ios has subtropical or Mediterranean climate with generally hot summers and mild winters. The best time to visit the island is during the peak seasons on July and August.
Ios Main Attractions
The famous attraction of the island of Ios is its amazing beaches. Ios has regularly been voted in different polls as having one of the Top 10 beaches in Europe. The island has bragging rights for its 75 kilometers of beautiful white-sand beaches and crystal clear coastlines. Despite the great tourism, many beaches preserved its natural beauty. With a little research, you may find many deserted and secluded beaches in Ios even during the busiest months of July and August.
Other attractions of Ios Island are the religious and historical sightseeing. You may visit the impressive Cathedrals of Ios to see its lovely icons and its blue domes. There are also remains of Medieval Castle and windmills. They are worth visiting. You can enjoy a stunning view of the island and the deep blue Aegean offered by Odysseas Elytis Amphitheater at the top of the Ios Town Hills. There are also wonderful Archaeological Museum and the Modern Art Gallery.
Ios Activities
Activities are different in the island of Ios. The main activity you can do in Ios is just to simply party. Ios has plenty of bars and clubs to have fun all night long. During your stay in the beaches, you can do all sorts of water sports like diving, wind-surfing or blow up “donuts’ behind speed boats. You can also do all of sightseeing from historical, religious and artistic.
Ios Accommodation & Dining
Accommodation in Ios Greece offers fine selections of Ios hotels, apartments, studios and rooms. Most villages in Ios have wonderful view of Aegean Sea, making them a wonderful place to stay in. You can also experience a great service and hospitality of every personnel. Restaurants in Ios offer fine dining for visitors. They offer mouthwatering Asia Minor and Greek cuisines, and international cuisines. You can never get hungry in Ios Island.
Ios Shopping & Nightlife
Ios Island is a great place for a wonderful nightlife. It is the island of entertainment per excellence. It is famous for wild and crazy nightlife going through all night. Many cafes and beach bars are available in many areas in Ios. These bars the right pale for those who wish to listen to quitter music with a nice drink and enjoy the night. Shopping is superb experience in Ios. Every need can be satisfied in the island as it offers a wide range of various shops. Shops include internet cafes, souvenir and touristy shops, gift shops, fine jewelries and much more. There are also local products like golden honey and tasty cheese. There are also folk art shops selling local ceramics, leather items and souvenirs.
Getting To & Around Ios
You can’t directly fly to Ios Island for there is no airport on the island. The nearest one is on Santorini in the Cyclades. From the Santorini airport one can use taxi service to reach the port of Athinios. Daily ferries and hydrofoils connect Santorini to Ios.
