In which town house in Ios?

Are you going to Greece to discover the Cyclades? This is in which city house in Ios, south of the archipelago!

In the heart of the Aegean Sea, Ios is a small rocky island known to be the.. place where the poet Homer was born and was buried, according to legend. With a rich history, which is difficult to unravel the myth of reality, it is especially famous for its splendid white houses contrasting with a barren land planted in the middle of a deep blue sea. In fact, she has nothing to envy her cousin Santorini ! The island having oriented its economy almost exclusively on tourism, it is possible to party to Ios, but also to discover more quiet places where it is possible to immerse yourself in Greek culture by discovering the museums enjoying the tourist routes, or simply... getting sunlight on some of the most beautiful beaches of the Cyclades!

Decided to take a full view in front of a magical sunset while enjoying a glass of ozo? We make you discover all our tips to enjoy your stay, and to find the accommodation of your dreams where to sleep in Ios!

Chora

It’s very simple: only one town is found in Ios, a village named after Chora . Of the 2000 inhabitants on the island, more than 1800 live in Chora - whose official name given by the authorities is.. Ios. Chora is located just above the main port of the island, and was built at the exact location of that of the ancient city. This small village seems floated on the sea as in a dream; the buildings, on the walls of an immaculate white contrasting with the vivid colors of their shutters, blott along the winding alleys leading to windmills without age, ruins of ancient buildings or the Panagia Gremiotissa , “the church with palm trees”, overlooking the rest of the hamlet from the top of the hill...

To stay in Ios, you can count on the presence of countless hotels, for all budgets, as well as guest rooms perhaps more authentic. In any case, if you are looking for a place to sleep in Ios, there is only Chora that you will have the embarrassment of choice: almost all the establishments are on site!

Manganari

Manganari is a pretty beach located south of Ios. Paisible, stretched, its fine sand is an invitation to relax in peace: you only find one restaurant and no bar, which makes it an ideal place to relax while enjoying the softness of the water.

For holidaymakers wishing to find where to sleep in Ios, some houses and apartments, wisely placed along the beach, can be rented on rental platforms. Manganari is also a place where Luc Besson toured some scenes of his film "Le Grand Bleu"! This corner of paradise is obviously to be avoided if you want to party in Ios, but it will be possible to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes while having access to sublime hiking trails, to explore without moderation.

Milopotas

Milopotas is a very small town of 120 souls, grouped around its beach, which, in contrast to Manganari, turns out to be quite indicated when you want to stay in Ios at the closest of a seaside resort that has nothing to envy to tourist structures of Ibiza ! Surrounded by hotel establishments, campsites and discotheques, the beach is obviously run by young people in search of strong sensations and many nautical activities are offered during the summer season.

When you are looking for a place to sleep in Ios without taking your head, you can find, whatever your budget, accommodation in the corner: room at night or week, with or without a terrace, hostels or even small villa for rent. It is obviously a destination to be advised if you want to make a stay in peace, the party is here an institution! Enjoy the many restaurants that will make you taste typical specialties, and the many stands that match this unique place in the heart of the Cyclades.