Ios

Ios Greece belongs to the Cycladic islands. It is particularly famous for the wonderful beaches, the picturesque village of Chora and certainly the intense nightlife that attracts mostly young crowds. Beach parties start in the midday and last till the early hours in Mylopotas, making it a popular place for teenagers and youth. However, this island is not only for partying. It has great places to relax away from large crowds and noise. The coastline of Ios has wonderful beaches with soft sand and emerald waters. You will also love walking along the narrow paved streets of Chora, one of the most picturesque villages in Cyclades. From the highest spot of Chora, you will enjoy a breathtaking view to the sea.

Visa requirements	First, check the current validity of your passport. All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Greece. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages. Most destinations, including Greece, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours. Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections. Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Greece. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa.
Languages spoken	Greek, English, Russian, French
Currency used	Euro
Area (km2)	Cyclades
Country name	Greece

Sports & nature

The island of Ios is one of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea and it belongs to the Cyclades islands group. It is known as a party island and attract youth from all over the world. The capital of Ios island is Hora, a picturesque Cycladic village with paved streets and whitewashed sugar houses. This is the centre of activities in summer with many night bars, restaurants and shops. The island is surrounded by idyllic beaches with golden sand and pure emerald waters. Most beaches are almost deserted, without any tourist facilities to spoil their wild beauty. Mylopotas, Gialos and Maganari are the most popular and tourist organized beaches, attracting many visitors. Sightseeing is few on Ios island, but worth to visit are the Odysseus Elytis Theatre above Chora for the breathtaking view and the church of Panagia Gremiotissa for the picturesque architecture. Located near Santorini and Folegandros, Ios can be combined for holidays with many other Greek islands. In this guide of Ios island, you will find all the necessary information about vacationing on the island.

Nightlife info

Ios is the island of entertainment. It is famous for its wild and crazy nightlife since the 1980s, when hippies from Crete first headed to the virgin beaches of Ios. A few cafes and beach bars can be found in Ormos and Mylopotas but most of night fun is concentrated in Chora, the best place for a night out. Ios suggests bars and clubs with all kind of music, from jazz and reggae to R&B. Every night, the capital of Ios is transformed into a huge party scene where people drink, dance and have fun until dawn. The picturesque streets of the capital get crowded with people laughing, meeting and choosing a place to spend the night. Although Ios is mostly frequented by teenagers, in fact it is a great place for all ages.

Culture and history info

Ios has been inhabited since the early Cycladic period, as proved by the archaeological excavations which brought to light various findings. These mark the existence of human life on the island during ancient years. The well-preserved remains of the walls of a castle and vessels, discovered at the west and north entrances of Chora, testify about the existence of a flourishing community. They also prove that the castle was inhabited since archaic period.

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