

We can fly out to Munich directly from there, as it worked out. We are starting in Athens for a few days, then a private two day trip to Delphi & Meteora, then Ios for two nights (Ios Palace), and ending in Santorini. It has really helped with our trip planning and bookings this coming summer in July. I really appreciate all the detailed info and images on your site. As for getting to Ios, you’ll get the ferry from the main port which is about a 30 minute taxi ride (or two bus rides) from Oia. Manganari is another one but it takes far longer to get to and with having to get your return ferry probably too much and too far to make work. It’s a 15 minute bus ride from the ferry port in Ios. Great sand and swimming and several good tavernas. Where does the ferry leave from on Santorini? Which beautiful, secluded or magical beach would you recommend on IOS? Thank you very much, Elizabeth For a new adventure, interested in a day trip to IOS. I will be returning to Santorini 3rd week in May. A gorgeous, exclusive beach featuring giant platform sun beds is the highlight. The hotel has perhaps the largest pool of any hotel in the Cyclades, surrounded by sunken tables and a terrific bar and restaurant. The best nightclub in Ios is Traffic (Chora) – it starts getting busy at 11pm.Ī private luxury resort with spacious suites cascading down the surrounding hillside, great for both romantic stays and families. The 2 best restaurants on Ios are Ammos (Chora) and Salt (Mylopotas Beach).Some of the best places I’ve eaten at on the Greek islands have been in Ios. Ios has great local food and restaurants.The 2 islands complement each other perfectly and are only 50 minutes apart by Greek ferry. If you visit Santorini but then feel you’ve missed out on the idyllic Greek beaches you’ve been dreaming about then a visit to Ios is a great choice.Ios is known for its nightlife (and it’s great) but if you want to avoid the parties and just have a relaxing visit that’s easy to do too.Mylopotas and Manganari are the two best. Sunrise Hotel (in the Chora, close to nightlife).Best Cheap Hotels in Ios: Avra Pension (close to ferry).Best Hotel near the Ios ferry port: Yialos Ios Hotel – A 2-minute walk to the ferry port and 15 minute walk (uphill) to the restaurants and nightlife of the Chora.Where to Stay in Ios? Most visitors stay near the port (handy for the ferry but an uphill walk to the main town and a bus ride to the beach), the Chora (great for nightlife and restaurants, bus to beach), or Mylopotas Beach (one of the best beaches in Greece with a handful of good restaurants).But there are still some very nice places to stay here.

Ios does not have the luxury hotels that Santorini or Mykonos have.Stunning! Ios Hotels – Best Places to Stay The fantastic Calilo Hotel is the best beach resort on Ios.
