Ios - More than a party island

Polydoros Restaurant

“Best of the best! Greek grandma authentic food made with love! You can taste traditional Greek dishes sush as gemista, meat with lemon (lemonato) or tomato sauce (kokkinisto) Definitely try the Ios traditional Tsimetia (zucchini flower filled with rice) and tiganopsomo (fried cheese pie). Stay till the “dessert” cause it’s usually watermelon or other fresh fruit time.”

Drakos Tavern

“Fresh fish? This is a must here! Drakes tavern run by a family for years. Definitely worth a visit! Combine your fresh fish with a salad or Horta and some fries. A full and excellent experience (a bit pricey)”

Corali Kitchen and Bar

“Best Italian style pizza in Ios ! Authentic dough in classic outdoor oven! The portions are really big and the ingredients are super fresh picked by the owners garden!”

Odyseas Elytis Amphitheater

“A magical place, preferably visit it during the sunset/ afternoon cause you will suffer by heat in the morning. Such a cool place to visit a Greek amphitheater, you can see the port of ios and mylopatas beach. Super sunset pictures. Don’t forget to check the acoustic of the theater by talking in the circle in the center of the theater. Approachable by car or for the patient ones on foot.”

Gaϊtis - Simossi Museum

“A new museum with wonderful sunset view. You can enjoy the installations and the paintings in a spacious museum where you can really connect with art. You can check if there is a pop exhibition when you visit. You can only approach it by car or on feet ( if you are into hiking).”

Loretzaina

“A wonderful and underrated beach with crystal clear waters. You can get there by a vehicle(rental or taxi) not by foot or bus. There are no trees, the only way to have some shadow are small caves in the right and left of the beach. You should bring an umbrella and water with you 💦”

Tzamaria Beach

“Super cute like a private beach near the port! A small beach with lots of stairs but definitely worth the walking. No trees for shadows. Bring your own umbrella and enjoy the view and the crystal clear water. Visit during sunset or at night to see the stars. ”