
Koumbara
Near Chora,
south-facing, sheltered by two narrow land stripes, this beach has been
awarded a Light Blue Flag (indication of crystal clear waters) since 2003. It
is worth enjoying the sunset in the region.

Mylopotas
It is the most famous and the busiest beach of Ios.
With clear green-light blue
waters and sand, it is approximately one kilometer long. Around the beach there
are rooms to let and hotels, cafes, bars, beach bars, shops, restaurants. You
will do all kinds of water-sports from skiing to scuba diving. A passable dirt
road that begins at the end of the beach connects Mylopotas to the area of Palaiokastro offering superb
panoramic views of the island’s beaches.

Manganari
Beautiful bay in the south of Ios, with a sequence of smaller bays which
have golden sand and crystal clear waters. There are rooms to let, a beach bar
that leads to the beach, umbrellas and sunbeds, taverns. You can do water
sports and it is worth diving to see its wonderful seabed. It is one of the
most popular beaches on the island.

Tzamaria
Very close to the bay of Chora, small, sandy, with a view across the port of Ios.

Sapounohoma
Beautiful small beach, with a little palm tree and a small church. It is
more easily accessible by boat.

Psathi
Long sandy beach with wonderful waters and smaller bays. When there are
winds and big waves the main beach is ideal for surfing. There is a tavern.
Valmas
At the entrance of Chora’s
bay, accessible by car or on foot from the path starting from the church of Agia
Irini, in the port.
Agia Theodoti
A small bay with a golden sandy beach and clear blue waters, 10 km from Chora,
on the eastern side of the island. Going downhill you will see the church of Agia Theodoti on your left.
Kalamos
To the east of Ios, a sandy beach with crystal clear waters where a creek
flows until the spring. Close by there are the secluded beaches of Plakes and
Pappas.
Kambaki
Pebble beach with one tree for shade, open to ‘meltemia’ (strong and dry
north winds) and accessible in two ways: the road coming from Pano Kambos and the
beach of Plakoto.
Plakoto
The northernmost beach of Ios. Small, with a big well, it serves mainly
as a slide for small boats. The "tomb of Homer" is located close by and an interesting abandoned settlement as well.