Turquoise waters, untamed beaches, amazing caverns, gorgeous bays, and old pathways lead across Amorgos' rugged rocky landscape.
Ios
Ios is one of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades, where, according to the legend, it was the homeland of Homer’s mother and the final resting place of the great epic poet.
This island has a very peculiar festive reputation, where you will see parties without rest during the summer on the beaches and in the cobbled streets of Chora, loud music, boisterous revelers of different nationalities, dance that never ceases, cocktails … and all this, until sunrise. But that’s not all, beyond the bars and nightclubs, you will also find the most traditional part of the island: typical Cycladic houses, galleries, cafes, children playing in the squares, lime-lined staircases, elegant boutiques, restaurants of international cuisine, churches … An island with a special charm to enjoy both during the day and at dawn.
The oldest Orthodox church on the island, erected in the 16th century on the remains of the Temple of Apollo, is located in the far northeast of Ios.
In Chora an amazing theater composed of more than 1,100 seats, called Odysseas Elytis, is located, which was built according to the rules of ancient Greece, and bears the name of the Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet Odysseus Elytis.
Near the school of Chora, there is also is the only Catholic church in Ios, called Fragoklissias, which dates from the fourteenth century.
Endless party in the Cyclades
In Ios fun has no limits. An island known for its spirit of fun under the sun and its unrestrained parties in summer. Among the assistants are young people from all over the world, who enjoy freedom, loss of the notion of time, avoidance of worries, and all this, in a very cheerful and lively atmosphere.
Milopotas, the star of the island. The fun starts early here: take a dip at Milopotas Beach, which has an exceptional cove. An emerald green beach, beach bars, precious sand, water sports, cafeterias… So get ready for the fiesta!
The other side of Ios
Chora is one of the most charming villages in Greece. Head to the Church of Panagia Gremiotissa outside the Venetian fortress to see the Chora from a different angle. Knowing that this city is built on the ruins of an old city, the cube-shaped buildings form an amphitheatre, and the churches sprout from the hills. Lose yourself in its labyrinths: the classic whitewashed stone alleys of the Cyclades, the flowers in the courtyards, the fragrances emanating from the bakeries, the ladies weaving while chatting... It's a whole world of sensations.
The next morning after the party, you will meet the other face of Ios. Where? In the impressive view of the tomb of Homer in the ancient ruins of a Hellenistic tower. On the cobbled streets leading to Palaiokastro (Old Castle), walk along the cliff edge which is situated 300 meters above sea level. In Panagia Palaiokastritissa, you will find the 16th-century castle, from where you can admire the Aegean Sea through its beautiful dome.
Reviving the Bronze Age in Skarkos. Follow the path: the spiral stone walls around the hill make up Skarkos. Locals call it «karavola» which means snails. Here, just a few minutes from Chora, you will find a very important settlement dating from the proto-Cycladic period. Stroll through the archaeological zone and see firsthand the discoveries exhibited at the Archaeological Museum.
Destinations
in Cyclades
Anafi
Anafi, is the ideal Greek island for those looking for quiet holidays, enjoying the beach and hiking.
Andros
In Andros the mountain ranges alternate with the fertile valleys of olive and citrus trees, the plains and the rocky coasts ending in precious sandy beaches.
Folegandros
Folegandros is a small rocky island that amazes the visitor with its wild beauty and its impressive capital, built around a Venetian fortress.
Ios
Ios is one of the prettiest islands in the Cyclades, where you will also find endless partying!
Kea (Tzia)
Due to its proximity to Athens, Kea (or “Tzia”) is an easily accessible beauty with a variety of scenery, ideal for everyone.
Koufonisia
Koufonisia is the ideal destination for those looking to relax on protected beaches, smallnatural pools with turquoise waters and parties.
Kythnos
Kythnos (or Ctinos), an island that invites you to live a unique experience together with its open-hearted and very hospitable residents
Mykonos
Mykonos, the most famous and cosmopolitan island in Greece, where glamor meets simplicity.
Milos
An impressive set of landscapes of unique beauty, in Milos you will enjoy an unforgettable vacation.
Naxos
The largest and most fertile island of the Cyclades, Naxos is ideal for a long vacation as the island is a whole world to discover.
Paros & Antiparos
Paros and Antiparos, two unique islands, known for their golden sand beaches, blue waters and nightlife.
Santorini
Santorini perfectly recreates the Greek paradise just as we imagine it: idyllic and romantic. Enjoy its landscapes, its beaches and the most famous sunset in the world.
Serifos
On Serifos an ideal island for a quiet holiday you will find more than 72 beaches of unique beauty!
Sifnos
Unique traditional villages, organized or hidden beaches, and 227 churches spread across Sifnos,Greece's most culinary destination.
Síkinos
Sikinos is a typical Cycladic island, with terraces, low stone fences and numberless chapels dotting a landscape bathed by the wonderful green and blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
Syros
The capital of the Cyclades, Syros, is an ideal destination for families and couples with a beautiful capital and nice beaches.
Tinos
Tinos, a charming island with magnificent beaches and forty traditional villages awaits you to discover it.