Charming island of Ios is widely regarded as the most picturesque of all Cyclades. It’s very popular among young tourists and fans of beach vacations thanks to its famous night clubs and scenic beaches. Busy life is mostly limited to the island capital city, while outside of Chora it’s very calm and peaceful even in high season. Ios is also an excellent choice for those looking for landmarks. There's a number of interesting historical symbols on the island and visiting them will be excellent experience.
The best place to start exploring historical heritage of the island is Chore itself. Walking around it you can visit the Church of St.Irina, which is the symbol of the city. This charming and simple snow-white church is situated next to the port area and thus is usually a first stop of many excursions. It’s highly recommended to travel through Chora by feet; getting from port to the city center wouldn’t be a too difficult task.
This miniature town looks very colorful and original to foreigners thank to spots of bright colors on snow-white background of buildings. City streets are decorated with thousands of nectareous flowers, while colorful doors, shutters and window-ledges are distinctive feature of local houses. The capital is situated on a high hill and it's highly recommended to get to the very top of it.
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