Ios will be an ideal place for those tourists who like walking. The island is small, so it is difficult to get lost here but is easy to find a lot of picturesque places on Ios. Well groomed footpaths link a large number of historical and natural objects with the main settlements and camping sites. That’s why you can easily reach all the interesting places on foot. It is caused not only by a large number of tourists, but also by the fact that not all locals have cars, and it is much easier to reach some places on foot than by public transport. If you prefer cycling, you will not be bored here. You can rent a mountain bike and visit attractions.
Those who want to have a beach holiday should definitely visit Ios. For example, you can go to Manganari. There are 5 picturesque beaches, which are linked together with some small bays. Despite the fact that Manganari is a distant place, umbrellas and beach beds are available for tourists here. Furthermore, there is a playground where your children can play and have fun. This beach is also visited by surfers. It is interesting to know that a famous Luc Besson movie «Big Blue» was made here.
However, Manganari is not the only place where tourists can swim. You can sunbathe in Ormos, where the main port is situated or visit Kalamaki, Agia Theodoti, Kolitsani and Plakes. Psathi is a secluded beach, where you can get by car or by boat. One of the first Greek hippie communes appeared here in the 70s, that’s why Ios is very popular among young people.
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