Although
Ios has long been a favourite amongst party animals, the Cycladic Island has a
lot going on besides. There are long lazy days on the beach, swigging coffee at
one of the all day beach clubs. Try breakfast of Ios honey (the most delicious
I’ve ever tasted!) dabble in some water skiing at one of the island’s many
waterways, go in search of Homer’s Tomb or eat, drink and be merry! Here are
some of my favourite things to do in Ios.
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| Mills of Ios GREECE : Photo Credit Titanas |
Chora – the
picturesque town is the beating heart of Ios. Filled with white washed little
homes, steps up and down and winding paths, it’s easy to see why the hippies of
70s fell in love with the island. Today, Chora is a relaxed small town by day,
with souvenir and jewellery shops dotting each twisting turn and locals filling
up cafes playing backgammon. While by night, it kicks up a gear as the doors
open to the many bars, clubs and discos (more on that shortly!)
Beaches –
You can take your pick of jaw-dropping sandy beaches in Ios. Mylopotas beach is
perhaps the most well known; a never strip of sparkling golden sand and home to
the legendary Far Out Club, so you can hit the town without even leaving the
sand. Manganari meanwhile is a little bit further afield. Made of three little
coves, it is quite well protected from the wind and offers some respite from
the crowds. Gyalos is close to the Port, easy to get to and is popular with
locals too. There you’ll find plenty of hotels, tavernas and well-organized
facilities.
