Plakotos Beach There are two beaches on the north coast of Ios which share the name Plakotos. The first and easternmost is a small, mostly sandy beach. When we visited…

Manganari Beach Manganari Beach (sometimes spelt as Magganari) is a large, sandy beach on the south coast of Ios. It can be accessed by car and takes about 40 minutes…

Psathi Beach Psathi Beach is a large, quiet beach located on the eastern coastline of Ios about a 30-minute drive from Chora. Mostly undeveloped, a few umbrellas can be found…

Kolitsani Beach Kolitsani Beach is a relatively secluded beach located just south of Ios Chora. Access is by foot only, following a rocky path that leads down from a small…

Gialos Beach (Ormos) Gialos (also known as Ormos) Beach, is a wide, sandy beach located just north of the port of Ios. A popular beach destination for tourists staying in…