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Pro

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  Drunk girls from Norway 


Con

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  Not liver friendly 


In a nutshell

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  As disco 69 says, try it...you'll love it!!! 

 

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Things to Do  

Rent an ATV

Rent an ATV, Ios

 cckbp7 Says:  For only 18 euro, we were able to rent this 4 wheeler for the day. On Ios it is very advantageous to rent a scooter of ATV since much of the island is inaccessable by any other way. Our ATV only went 15 mph downhill, but it was able to get us to Manginari Beach and almost to... 

The Far Out Club

The Far Out Club, Ios

 marybellone Says:  We went to the Far Out Club as soon as we got to Ios. It is on Mylopotis beach. This is a popular place for backpackers to stay. We went during the day and there were people everywhere. I think there was some kind of "t-shirt" contest going on. There are a few pools,... 

Hotels  

Francesco's

 2 Reviews and 44 Opinions  If you are in Ios for the partying, this is where you should stay. Francesco's is located in the... 

Sunrise Hotel

 4 Reviews and 0 Opinions  From the balcony you also had an ocean view. (Yeah, small but there it is anyway). =) 

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Restaurants  

piperri meze: real greek meze food !!

piperri meze: real greek meze food !!, Ios

 jeanblue Says:  oioi the owner welcomed us on arrival to this wonderful setting and ambience situated in the main village of ios , we ate so many greek dishes which were exactly what you want when in greece real greek food... tzatsiki greek salad lamb chops stuffed pepers and the best... 

Pomodoro: Real Italian Pizza in greece at last

Pomodoro: Real Italian Pizza in greece at last, Ios

 davebehave Says:  Having travelled round Greece for many summers i am happy to say that we finally found a restaurant that serves REAL italian thin crust pizzas.I am reliably informed that their pizza chef is italian and he cooks all the pizzas in a wood fired oven.The rest of the menu is... 

Ali Babas: Best Thai Food

Ali Babas: Best Thai Food, Ios

 cckbp7 Says:  Ali Baba's is a must for anyone visiting Ios. Some of the best Thai food I've ever had at a reasonable price. The owner greeted us as we arrived and the service continued to be excellent for the rest of our meal. They had a deal where if youy drank 3 long island iced teas,... 

Indian Restaurant: Great Food and Service

Indian Restaurant: Great Food and Service, Ios

 marybellone Says:  This restaurant is recommended by lonely planet as the signs show. The person who waited on us was wonderful. We sat outside overlooking the bay of Ios. It is mostly Indian food but there is a small selection of Chinese food for those that would like something else. 

Nightlife  

Pegasus: Rock and roll all nite!

Pegasus: Rock and roll all nite!, Ios

 Speedopoulos Says:  Rock and drink til you drop-and then rock some more with crazy, friendly people from all over the world Dressed or not 

then try these ones...: Want some party nightlife...?

then try these ones...: Want some party nightlife...?, Ios

 spree4three Says:  Wanna some big nightlife places? Okay try these ones and tell me how it was......try the square bars, Flames, THE SHOOTERS (don't take more than one flame lambourghini if you want souvenirs of your nite,,, ;op ), Scorpion, Sweet Irish Dream, Mojo...but don't plan to go to... 

Blue Note Bar: Francesco's Nightclub

Blue Note Bar: Francesco's Nightclub, Ios

 cckbp7 Says:  The Blue Note nightclub is located in town by everyother nightclub on the island. It is owned by Francesco who also runs a hostel on the other end of the town. If you stay at the hostel, they will lead anyone who wants to go to the Note once the hostel bar closes down at... 

Fun Pub: Hora

Fun Pub: Hora, Ios

 marybellone Says:  This bar is a fun more relazed atmoshpere. There are lost of pool tables for those that want to play. There are tv's to watch tv. There is also my favorite, the gigantic Jenga game. It is made of big bocks and it gets to be a few feet tall. It's fun to play as you are... 

Red Bull Club: Hora

Red Bull Club: Hora, Ios

 marybellone Says:  This is a smaller club that was packed with lots of dancing. We went because we were tired and tehy specialize in Red Bull so our drinks woke us up! 

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Transportation  

Getting to Ios...

Getting to Ios..., Ios

 pocopato Says:  The only downside about Ios is the 9 hour ferry ride from Athens to get there. There are usually two ferries a day that run to the island (more on cetain lines), one that goes in the morning and one in the evening. This makes your arrival time in Ios evening or some crazy... 

Careful about ferry strikes

Careful about ferry strikes, Ios

 bzh Says:  Make sure you give yourself a few spare days at the end of your holidays. Greek ferries have a tendancy to go on strike in the middle of summer and although it's nice to get stuck a few more days in the sun, it can be extremely annoying if this makes you miss your flight... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Spiders

Spiders, Ios

 Nobbe Says:  Found some really big spiders on our rooms time to time. Have no clue at all if it was poisonus or not, probably not, but it wasn't plesant to have them ont the room. They was almost as big as a fist. 

What to Pack  

Rags

Rags, Ios

 amazingclick Says:  Carry a backpack Just need some clothes to sleep in and others to party....nothing fancy...this is between June and September. Usual...nothing special carry around a Video Camera if possible. Will help you catch moments of the party scene... If you are camping...yes you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Leave all known paths and roads

Leave all known paths and roads, Ios

 Nobbe Says:  If you will leave all known paths and roads, you will explore another part of Ios. 

Favorites  

AGIA IRINI - ST. IRINI CHURCH

AGIA IRINI - ST. IRINI CHURCH, Ios

 LoriPori Says:  A chapel of amazing beauty, and the first thing you see as you enter the Harbour, AGIA IRINI was built in the 17th century. It's a peculiar structure with two altars, one older that the other. Supposedly used by the Orthodox and later, the Catholic Church. 

ENCHANTING IOS

ENCHANTING IOS, Ios

 LoriPori Says:  The Cycladic island of IOS is teeming with enchanting, whitewashed villages full of steps and alleys, small courtyards where red geraniums and bouganvillia grow. Windmills dot the island as do churches and chapels (Ios claims to have 365, scattered across the island). The... 

YIALOS - THE PORT

YIALOS - THE PORT, Ios

 LoriPori Says:  One of the biggest natural harbours in the Aegean, is the Port town of YIALOS. To the left side of the Port stands St. Irini - Agia Irini - a chapel of amazing beauty, built in the 17th century. Cool yourself at the beach of Gialos to the right of the port, where you will... 

IOS - BURIAL PLACE OF HOMER

IOS - BURIAL PLACE OF HOMER, Ios

 LoriPori Says:  Thursday, May 31, 2007Our fourth Port of CallLocated in the South Cyclades, 113 nautical miles from Piraeus, IOS (108 sq. km.) is blessed with countless chapels, olive trees, vineyards, small attractive coves, crystal clear sea and superb sandy beaches. The island's history... 

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The Place

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 You will also notice all small white windmills. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hello! Last summer I´ve been in Ios with some friends, and we fall in love with the island, the party in there, and the magical... 

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A: Thanks you for the info. About us, we are Spanish, 20 years old, studing in University, we speak Spanish and English, and also can understand a be understanded in... 

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 Thursday, May 31, 2007 Our fourth Port of Call Located in the South Cyclades, 113 nautical miles from Piraeus, IOS (108 sq. km.) is blessed with countless chapels, olive trees, vineyards, small... 

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Party Island

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ios. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 9 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ios. I'd love to share with you the 20 tips I've written, the 21 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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The Party Island

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 This is the domed Church of Ayia Irini. You see this first if you are coming in to the main port of Ios. Once in the port you can walk to the chruch for a closer look. 

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Ios...the Party Island...!!

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 When you talk about big party, about sun shining all day, about chilling on the Mylopotas clear water beach or doing some windsurf or playing beach volley or just lying on sunchairs next to the... 

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