Activities in Ios

You’ll never get bored with activities and things to do in Ios Greece.

Sightseeing in Ios Greece

• Explore Chora – the main village of Ios Greece – during the day and wander the narrow streets of this lovely traditional Cycladic village
• Visit the windmills of Ios
• Climb to the top of the hill in Chora for spectacular 365 degree views of the Island and the Church of Holy Mary Panagia Gremniotissa
• Visit the Odysseas Elytis Theatre – an open amphitheatre which hosts many concerts and festivals during the summer months.  Enjoy the beautiful view of Mylopotas beach or the other Islands from here
• Visit Homer’s Tomb – Homer is said to have been buried in Ios.  His tomb is said to be in Plakatos, which can easily be accessed by car or bike
• Visit Paleokastro, the Byzantine Old Castle
• Experience one of the many religious and cultural festivals in Ios

Beaches Activities in Ios

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  Explore one of the three beautiful Blue Flag beaches in Ios – Mylopotas, Manganari and Yialos beaches

• Hire a speedboat taxi to a more remote beach
• Play beach volleyball at Mylopotas Beach
• Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a cold beer while soaking up some rays
• Enjoy local Greek cuisine and fresh seafood at a traditional Greek tavern at Manganari Beach or Psathi Beach

Day Trips

• Hire a car, a moped or a quad bike for the day and explore the island of Ios and all the beautiful views
• Take a day trip to Santorini Island
• Take a day trip to Folegandros Island

Party the Night Away

• • Drink 7 shots to get a free t-shirt at one of the many bars in Ios
  • Explore the huge array of nightlife in bars and clubs in the village
  • Sample the wide variety of Greek and International dishes at local Ios restaurants
  • Come home at 8am when the sun is rising!
  • If you’re in Ios on one of the following days, these events are not to be missed:
    • Norwegian Day – 17th May
    • Swedish Midsummer  Day – 21st June
    • Canada Day – 1st July
    • Indian Day / Independence Day – 4th July
    • Aussie Day – 12th July
    • Irish Day – 17th July

Watersports

• Go windsurfing or waterskiing
• Take a banana ride or a tube ride
• Hire a pedal boat, canoe or kayak
• Go snorkelling
• Hire a speedboat taxi to one of the many beaches in Ios
• Learn to scuba dive

Depending on your interests you’ll find lots of things to do in Ios Greece.