BEACHES & TRADITIONAL CUISINE
Psathi beach, very close to Agiannirema Complex and Anthoula’s House, is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and will ipress you with its golden sand.
Agia Theodoti beach is a popular well-organized beach where you can relax in the sun or dive into the crystalline waters.
Mylopotas beach is one of the most crowded beaches with watersport centers and a lot of fun.
Maganari beach is also a great choice if you are looking for a quiet, picturesque beach, usually protected from north wind.
Gialos beach is also sheldered from the wind and suitable for kids.
Traditional cuisine
Get a chance to taste tsimetia which is zucchini stuffed with rice.
There are many local sweets that are worth trying such as pastelia and kaltsounia. Try also eating mosenta, which is a watermelon pie.
Don’t forget to taste the flavor of local products that Ios is well-known for, specifically thyme honey and several types of cheese namely xyno, a soft white goat cheese and skotiri, another spicy soft white one.
Agia Theodoti beach is a popular well-organized beach where you can relax in the sun or dive into the crystalline waters.
Mylopotas beach is one of the most crowded beaches with watersport centers and a lot of fun.
Maganari beach is also a great choice if you are looking for a quiet, picturesque beach, usually protected from north wind.
Gialos beach is also sheldered from the wind and suitable for kids.
Traditional cuisine
Get a chance to taste tsimetia which is zucchini stuffed with rice.
There are many local sweets that are worth trying such as pastelia and kaltsounia. Try also eating mosenta, which is a watermelon pie.
Don’t forget to taste the flavor of local products that Ios is well-known for, specifically thyme honey and several types of cheese namely xyno, a soft white goat cheese and skotiri, another spicy soft white one.
