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The island of Ios, in Greece, is a part of the Cyclades Islands in the south of Greece. Ios is a short ferry ride for Santorini making an extended holiday or even a day trip a viable option.
Over the last few years,Ios has developed into an island that has something for all ages to enjoy. For many years Ios was known as the party island, however, there is so much more that Ios has to offer.
Ios has regularly been voted in various polls as having one of the "Top 10 beaches in Europe" and it in fact boasts 75 km of beautiful, white sandy beaches and turquoise coastlines. The architecture of Ios is typically Cycladic and features whitewashed buildings perched beautifully on hill tops and dotted around valleys.
Ios still maintains a lively nightlife,the likes of which you will not see on the other islands.Unlike the "package resorts",the nightlife of Ios is concentrated in one place, Hora. The nightlife is very cosmopolitan and still quite traditional. The main meeting point is in the main square. By day, Hora reverts to a beautiful tranquil traditional Greek village where you can see the locals chatting in cafes and playing backgammon.
For those not wishing to experience the nightlife, Chora is wonderfully peaceful in the early evening and is awash with clothing and jewelry stores, souvlaki shops and excellent restaurants. Yialos or the Port,is an excellent place to escape the crowds in the evening as is the beautiful Mylopotas beach.
Regular Buses or Boats are on offer to take you on various excursions to the other beaches on Ios, where you can find real peaceful areas and avoid the crowds.
All in all, Ios has lots to offer for all age groups. It is a stunningly beautiful island and will be an unforgettable experience.
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By sea
[wiki=a756d26ca5161ae6fcc2bde4b2bcf169]Ios[/wiki] can be reached best from [wiki=863b84e5b5c4a3476920d71c4a08a259]Santorini[/wiki] , [wiki=ec463ceae0ca4cd80011c8a810fce3d1]Naxos[/wiki] , [wiki=f6665e2a9ab77abefd148781e4dd135c]Heraklion[/wiki] - Crete island or directly from [wiki=5ea66e4b85fa9287d6b204fdb8169c24]Piraeus[/wiki].
Ferry boats and high speed catamaran services run daily from [wiki=5ea66e4b85fa9287d6b204fdb8169c24]Piraeus[/wiki].
All domestic ferry schedules is here [url=http://www.openseas.gr]]or here [http://www.gtp.gr/RoutesForm.asp[/url]
If you plan on travelling to several different islands, it is wise to book all your ferries at once for a possible discount. However, always keep in mind that pickup and arrival times are subject to change at anytime.
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The island has three major villages.
* Ormos or Yialos. location of the ferry port. The direct way from the port up to Hora is a long stair. The bus and car traffic take a much longer and winding road uphill.
* Hora, is the main city. Tourist information of the municipality of Ios [http://ios.gr/english/tourist-guide/] can also be found at a kiosk at the central bus station at Hora.
* Milopotas, is one of the most beautiful beaches on Ios, it is close to Hora.
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Buses
In summer public buses operate between these three villages (KTEL IOS local bus route [url=http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/36.7168/25.2801&layers=T]]and timetable [http://www.ktel-ios.gr/gr/timetable[/url]). Additionally you can rent cars and motorcycles in Hora.
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Taxi
Taxi stations are located in Hora at the central bus station and in Yialos right infront of the ferry boat pier.
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Boats
Boats run between major coastal towns on the island.
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Mopeds and ATVs
This is the generally the best way to get around. ATV's will cost you between €15-40 for 24 hr and a moped should cost between €10-30, depending on the season. By far this is the best way to explore the different parts of the island. Ios is known for its popular beaches. Although they are extremely beautiful, they can also be extremely crowded during the peak travelling times. With an ATV your are able to explore, go up a mountain and find a secluded beach. There are many parts of the island that go untouched and are truly a miraculous sight.
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Hora or Chora - The main village of Ios is very scenic with its small alleys and white-washed houses. During day Hora is a peaceful, quiet place while during night it is the main party zone on Ios.
*Homer's tomb
*The open air theater
*Archaeological museum
*The Old castle, Paleocastro
*Marina, in the port
*The beach of Maganari, on the most southern part of the island, Maganari beach provides seclusion, but not isolation. Since this beach is far from the rest of the main attractions on the island not many people go or even hear about it. The beach provides many athletic activities as well as beautiful and delicious lunch spots on the beach.
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Party - If you have decided to go for Ios, simply party. Hora has plenty of bars and clubs to have fun all night long.
* Watersports - In Milopotas,Yialos and Maganari Beach you can go diving, do wind-surfing, water-skiing or on blow up "donuts" behind speed boats.
*Excavations on Skarkos hill unearthed a prehistoric settlement, proving that Ios has been inhabited since the early Cycladic period. The architecture at Skarkos is preserved in places up to a height of almost 3 m, with most of the buildings evidently having 2 storeys, stone-paved floors and a sewage system. Numerous well-preserved pottery, tools and utensils made of metal, stone and bone were also discovered. In 2008, Ios was among 6 European locations (out of 109 candidates) awarded the European Union Cultural Heritage prize for its exceptional conservation efforts at the archaeological site of Skarkos
*Hike the beautiful mountainous landscape of Ios for one day excursions to the mountain peaks of Profiti Ilias or Pyrgos. Or do a 4-day circuit around the Pyrgos Mountain passing the beaches of Klima, Manganari, Kalamos, Psathi, Ag. Theodoti as well as Kalamos Monastery and the ruins of Paleocastro - Always take plenty of water, hat, sun protection, good boots and during the season of Meltemi end July and August also wind protection. - No shops, but nice restaurants and accomodation are available in Manganari, Psathi, Ag. Theodoti. Check in advance for availability. Be aware that a large area of the island of Ios is protected as a nature reserve.
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In Ios there are a number of good to very good restaurants. Here are the restaurants that you must visit...
* Serves tapas and meze. An eclectic mix of Mediterranean and fresh fish.
* 12 lt cocktails served in two goldfish bowls with neon-coloured foot long straws for €35. Pad Thai or green curry, chicken and mushroom pie, fish & chips and "dinosaur ribs". Restaurant fills up in the later hours and the waitstaff take pictures of the partying and then flash them up on the restaurant's big screen. A/C, wheelchair access. Serves alcohol.
* Unique view of the island with international cuisine and BBQ.
* Lovely bar/restaurant facing the beach, and quieter than the next door Far Out Camping pool bar, where the main action is checking out the opposite sex.
* Funky Mexican restaurant with views along the beach. Only go there when it gets dark though or you'll be surrounded by flies.
* Serves Greek dishes, Mezze style.
* Wonderful small restaurant with good ambience. Serves Greek food, also renowned for its cocktails and home-made desserts.
* Greek style international cuisine. Great decor and friendly service. Rooftop dining in summer season.
*Serves traditional Greek dishes. Really tasty food and good prices.
*Beach bar that does sandwiches, fresh salads, veg/fruit smoothies and tasty waffles.
*Gyros.
*Traditional Greek Taverna - Greek food made by a lovely Greek family
*Mexican restaurant. Usually has live music.
*International cuisine with nice view of the port.
*Previously Funky Garden. Beautiful spot, comfortable and with friendly staff, right on the beach.
*A friendly taverna run by Greek and English management. Serves a wide range of Greek specialities and international cuisine. Famous for its homemade pizzas from a wood fire oven, BBQ and house wine.
*Traditional Greek Cuisine with home made food, meat on grill, sea-food and fresh fish when it is available.
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Ios has everything to offer whether you're young or old. Fantastic nightlife with sounds from every corner of the planet. The hippies started it all in the 70s hippies when they flocked to Ios for their summer solstice.
People from all over the globe converge on Ios during the summer months. Ios' bars and clubs offer a huge variety of entertainment 7 nights a week 24 hours a day. Drinking in Ios is very reasonably priced compared to Santorini and Mykonos.
In Chora, the main village, there are bars such as Red Bull, Flames, Slammer Bar, Disco 69, Circus Bar, Pash, Bulldog, Shooters, Pegasus, Orange Bar, Coo, Ammos, Satisfaction, Click, Astra bar, Stellas champagne bar, Barmacy Bar, Shamrock, No name, Jonnys electric, Louis, Blue Note, Ios Blue, Balsamu, La Cuva, Lotus, Agelos, Frankies, Fun Pub, Voodo, Liquid and Dolca Vita.
Night clubs include Rehab, Sweet Irish Dream, and Scorpion.
For a complete up to Date listing of all the Bars on Ios: [url=http://www.ios-nightlife.com/]Ios Nightlife[/url]
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Beautiful Studios with TV, Kitchen, Frige, Shower, Free Internet, AC, Balcony, Garden, Car Parking. Located in the Main Village (Hora) of Ios, close to all the Nightlife but far enough away to be nice and quiet during the night.
* Economy hotel with bar.
* Located just 300 m. from the beach and 50 m. from the port.
* Located in the exotic island of Ios, only 200 meters from the port of Ormos in Yialos, Armadoros Hotel offers a large, outdoor swimming pool and accommodation in spacious rooms and apartments.
* Sits just above the main town and it is very popular. Great breakfast, Nice Pool and amazing sunset views from the terrace.
* Ios Resort is a recently built hotel with a great pool and bar located in the main town of Chora just a few minutes away from the clubs and restaurants. It is a modern, friendly and affordable hotel and the owners make you feel right at home. Breakfast and a snack menu is available every day in the summer season. All rooms include free WI-FI, A/C, fridge, TV, safe box, hair dryer, private shower, telephone and a private balcony. The hotel offers double rooms, triple rooms and rooms for 4 person. Tel: +30.22860.92685
Email: go@iosresort.com
*Yialos Sandy Beach (near the port and not far from the town) is the alternative way for quiet holidays.
*Glaros Hotel on the beach.
* 2 star hotel situated between the port and the village. If you need to check in after 01:00 am contact the hotel first.
*George and Irene's Hotel, centre of village up hill from supermarket
*Sunrise
*5 min walk from town, 5 min walk from beach. Clean with friendly staff.
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*Beachside with views. 14 rooms, studios and apartments and one private house. All have bedroom, private bathroom, A/C, refrigerator, satTV, balcony overlooking the sea and some have a fully equipped kitchenette. Spacious family accommodation can accommodate 3-4 persons and are separated into 2 areas. Studios of 1-2 rooms can accommodate 2-4 persons.
*Views and swimming pool.
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*3 min walk from the village. Pool and bar, with good view, great owner and Kiriakos is a good host.
*Situated in the main village 'Chora' with very good close access to all the bars,clubs and restaurants.
*Liostasi is a dreamy luxury hotel in Ios that welcomes guests to enjoy the
finest luxury accommodation in Ios Island along with the most astonishing views to the azure sea.
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Camping
The epicenter of daily beach life at Mylopotas. Cafeteria, Pizzeria, 2 Bars, 2 Swimming Pools and direct beach access. The rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a minibar, centrally regulated air conditioning, and a private terrace. In addition, a radio, a direct dial telephone and satellite/ cable TV are also provided in all accommodation units as standard.
*PurplePig Star, in Milopotas. Cheaper than Far Out; the owners come from Holland.
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Ios is generally a safe island.
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Visit the other islands of the [wiki=e554048ef89fa5cd15e1da990f125216]Cyclades[/wiki] and the rest of the Aegean Sea. The archipelago contains some 2,200 islands, islets and rocks and only 33 islands are inhabited.
* [wiki=863b84e5b5c4a3476920d71c4a08a259]Santorini[/wiki], a main island in the [wiki=e554048ef89fa5cd15e1da990f125216]Cyclades[/wiki] group
* [wiki=fdd5174c1da55bd2c224abf3749a2c65]Mykonos[/wiki], a main island in the [wiki=e554048ef89fa5cd15e1da990f125216]Cyclades[/wiki] group
* [wiki=ec463ceae0ca4cd80011c8a810fce3d1]Naxos[/wiki], the biggest island in the [wiki=e554048ef89fa5cd15e1da990f125216]Cyclades[/wiki] group
* [wiki=8df42fb3247f81ee0422c508ad3953b0]Paros[/wiki]
* [wiki=e14045c6b4fe1e65d04aade91b1f8c1b]Athens[/wiki], largest city in [wiki=6b718641741f992e68ec3712718561b8]Greece[/wiki]
* [wiki=5fa39857df317523a03e5aac02ee6b18]Crete[/wiki]
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