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Ios
Greece | tourist holiday travel guide
to Ios
Ios
for the rest of us, that picturesque cycladic island is one of
the Aegean's small diamonds. The white colour of its houses ties
up harmoniously with the light blue of the sky and the deep blue
of Aegean Sea.
Ios
is considered to be the meeting point of world's youth. It's a place of
unending joy and fun. Nevertheless it is able to provide calm and
peaceful vacations to anyone who seeks for that.
The harbour
of Ios, Ormos, is located at the western side of the island. Among its
white houses dominates the church of Ayia Erini, while in a small
distance is the Koumbara place, where you can enjoy the marvelous sunset
of Ios.
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The capital
of the island is called Ios as well. It is unfold at the one side of the
hill, totally white with just some colour spoils of light blue, those of
its churches' belfries. As in all the Cycladic islands, thus and here,
you will find the ruins of a Medieval Castle and many small Churches (Ayios
Yeoryios, Jesus Christ and Ayios Nicolaos). At the end of the Capital
you can see the line of the 12 windmills.
At the
north of Ios you can find Plakoto and Psathopyrgos, a tower of the
Hellenistic period, as well as the place where the grave of Homer is
said to be. At Tsoukalaria Area is situated the "Odysseas Elytis" open
theatre. This side was one of the great Nobel prized poet, most beloved
ones
In Yialos
is the Holy Temple of Mother Mary Gremiotissa. The church is located
next to a Palm, with a magnificent view to Sikinos.
The
Monastery of Ayios Ioannis of Kalamos, at Pyrgos.
Psathopyrgos, the Hellenistic period tower, at Plakoto Area.
The ruins
of the Medieval Castle at Ios village, which was built in 1397 by Marco
Crispo.
The Museum
of Modern Art at Kolitsanoi.
The ruins
of an Ancient Temple in Psathi.
The area
where Homer is believed to be buried, at Plakoto. According to
tradition, the locals asked a conundrum to the poet which he couldn't
solve and thus he was compelled in death and burial there.
From the
beginning of May until the end of September, Cultural Events "Homeria"
are organized at the "Odysseas Elytis" theatre. On 15 August, Mother
Mary Gremiotissa's feast takes place, while on 29 August Ayios Ioannis
feast is celebrated at Psathi and Manganari.
To Ios: The
distance of Ios to Piraeus is 111 naval miles. With a ferry boat the
duration of the trip is roughly 8 hours, while with a speedboat from
Rafina the time is limited to the half.
At Ios:
Frequent bus itineraries for the most destinations of the island and two
taxis.
Price 376.00 € EUR
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