A Sustainable Tourism Guide To Ios
Gift shop
For gifts, visit Mosenta, the traditional foods store at the port.
Mosenta Traditional Products Of Ios
Eparchiaki Odos Iou-Ormou IouFor gifts, visit Mosenta, the traditional foods store at the port.
Agrotourism
A family-owned, traditional cheesery for a tasting tour, where you will learn the history of cheese on the island.
Διασέλι Παραδοσιακό Τυροκομείο Ίου & Μουσείο
A family-owned, traditional cheesery for a tasting tour, where you will learn the history of cheese on the island.
Ios Winery
Archaeology
Hiking route; Chora - Skarkos - Ellinika - Agia Triada - Agios Prokopis
A route in a very good condition, with dry stone walls to your left and right.
Have lunch in Bilaeti Taverna.
Archaeological Site of Skarkos
Hiking route; Chora - Skarkos - Ellinika - Agia Triada - Agios Prokopis
A route in a very good condition, with dry stone walls to your left and right.
Have lunch in Bilaeti Taverna.
Lieu-dit de la Tombe d'Homère
Gallery
Thanks to the permanent photo exhibition "A Journey to Ios" by the German photographer Christian Diner, Ios now has its first photo gallery museum in its history. The artistic photos bring to life the people who have shaped the history of Ios in recent decades. The gallery is located in a traditional house in the village, which was renovated in collaboration with the Municipality.
A Journey to Ios
Unnamed RoadThanks to the permanent photo exhibition "A Journey to Ios" by the German photographer Christian Diner, Ios now has its first photo gallery museum in its history. The artistic photos bring to life the people who have shaped the history of Ios in recent decades. The gallery is located in a traditional house in the village, which was renovated in collaboration with the Municipality.
Sightseeing
Hiking route; Gialos - Koumpara - Faros (1,2 km)
From the port, follow the road to Koumpara. The route is an enjoyable evening walk. From there, head for Polydoros Taverna for dinner.
Faros
Hiking route; Gialos - Koumpara - Faros (1,2 km)
From the port, follow the road to Koumpara. The route is an enjoyable evening walk. From there, head for Polydoros Taverna for dinner.
Hiking from Psathi to Ormos Ntomino (1,4 km)
For a breathtaking view to Psathi beach from above.
Have lunch in Ταβέρνα Αλωνίστρα.
Psathi, Ios
Hiking from Psathi to Ormos Ntomino (1,4 km)
For a breathtaking view to Psathi beach from above.
Have lunch in Ταβέρνα Αλωνίστρα.
Walk up from the port towards the village and the three churches at the very top for the best view of the Ios sunset.
Visit Katogi for some small plates, buzzy atmosphere, and drinks afterwards.
Ekklisia Panagia Gremiotissa (Church of Virgin Mary of the Cliff)
Walk up from the port towards the village and the three churches at the very top for the best view of the Ios sunset.
Visit Katogi for some small plates, buzzy atmosphere, and drinks afterwards.
Food scene
On the way back from Faros lighthouse, stop and eat at Polydoros, a taverna with Greek Traditional Cuisine.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Polydoros Restaurant
On the way back from Faros lighthouse, stop and eat at Polydoros, a taverna with Greek Traditional Cuisine.
Ταβέρνα Αλωνίστρα
After visiting Skarkos, walk up through Επάνω Κάμπος which takes approximately 35 minutes, for lunch here.
Bilaeti tavern
After visiting Skarkos, walk up through Επάνω Κάμπος which takes approximately 35 minutes, for lunch here.
Katogi taverna
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Nios
Visit Καφενείο "Η ΝΙΟΣ" for live traditional music (Rebetiko) and drinks.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Introduction
Sustainable tourism is defined as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities” (The World Tourism Organization). Sustainable tourism can preserve the natural environment and heritage of Ios whilst also maintaining the island as a destination for travellers from all over the world.
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Accommodation Advice
While all inclusive resorts create employment, they leave little behind to the local community of Ios. These resorts are often owned by overseas companies and do little to promote local services, crafts and entertainment.
Beaches are sometimes reserved exclusively for their guests – fenced off and protected by security guards, with local people being denied access.
They attempt to offset this negative criticism by paying social media 'influencers' and by 'green-washing' or falsely touting their environmental credentials.