Sights

Handpicked places to stay, eat and explore — plus local help when you need it.

Double beach joined by a sandbar to the islet of Agios Loukas. Area: Kolona Highlights: beach, sandbar Directions

Long sandy beach below Chora. Area: Mylopotas Highlights: beach, water sports Directions Good to know Check opening hours

Monastery on a rocky islet joined to the coast by a small bridge. Area: Chrysopigi Highlights: monastery, swimming

Site in the north of Ios traditionally linked to the poet Homer. Area: Plakotos Highlights: history, views Directions

Prehistoric settlement of the Early Bronze Age on a hill near Chora. Area: Skarkos Highlights: archaeology Directions Good

Small bay with a white chapel and old fishing houses. Area: Firopotamos Highlights: beach, village Directions Good to

Hilltop village of white lanes, windmills and the church of Panagia Gremiotissa. Area: Chora Highlights: village, windmills, sunset

The island’s capital on a hill, with the ruins of the castle on top and sunset views. Area:

Early Christian catacombs near Trypiti. Area: Trypiti Highlights: history, archaeology Directions Good to know Check opening hours and

Fishing village of colourful boathouses (syrmata) by the water. Area: Klima Highlights: village, photography Directions Good to know