Ios: A cycladic ornament!

Ios for the past few decades has been worldwide known as the island of entertainment, with a fanatic youthful audience that has managed to combine an intense beach life and nightlife. A lot of stories have been written about this Cycladic island, coming from wild youngsters living in the ´70s until today. For many people, Ios is considered to be an island full of contrasts ‘with 365 churches and 365 bars’, with peaceful and heavenly landscapes on the one hand and wild, intense lifestyle on the other hand. Ios or Nios, as locals call it, means ‘flower’ and many people also refer to it as the Aegean’s ‘Cycladic flower’. The island of the youth waits for your breakaway and ultimate vacation experience.

Sightseeing

Start your experience by taking a walk in the island´s white paved alleys, which are full of countless little stores and taverns, and beautiful one of a kind houses. Get to see the 12 famous windmills of Ios and the theater ‘Odysseas Elitis’ that is made from stone and marble. Rent a car or a motorbike and tour yourself in the small villages whose peaceful natural landscapes will charm you. On your way, don’t miss the chance to adore the 365 churches whose beauty will thrill you. Don’t forget to visit Homer’s grave and Paleokastro which will give you a panoramic view of the Aegean sea.


Beaches

Ios island has always had a good reputation for its charming seas that have always been ready to greet every type of swimmer for most months of the year. It has more than 30 beaches, organized or deserted, with sand or pebbles. All beaches have blue crystal clear waters. The most known beach of Ios and one of the most famous in the Cyclades is the Mylopotas beach. Its location is very close to Chora, the center of the island, and it is shaped in a big bay, with crystal clear waters that will be difficult to get out of. Manganari beach is another one of the most sensational beaches of the island. An earthly paradise that is known for its azure sea and golden sand, but foremost for its magical and exhilarating sea view.


Nightlife

The island is overwhelmed by visitors coming from different places around the world who want to feel the pulse, rhythm, and intense life of Ios. It is a cosmopolitan place with countless bars and clubs in every corner that cannot be missed. In Chora you will find all types of places, and as you take a walk in the alleys you will find your new pitch. Ios is the appropriate destination for entertainment, dance, and party until the morning. Do not forget to taste traditional niotic flavors and walk around in one of the 365 bars and clubs. Don’t forget to try the well-known shot flavored with baklava or bubblegum. Your days and nights on the island will be unforgettable and…. What happens in Ios… stays in Ios!


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