Villas in Ios

Wonderful villas on an vibrant island

Ios is situated in southern Greece. It's known as the Youth Island or a party island and the main reason is its exciting nightlife. If you like parties, dancing, bars, cocktails and beautiful sandy beaches, then the best plan for you is to rent a villa in Ios. You will find fascinating landscapes, cliff top villages and incredible beaches which make this island a paradise. If you are looking for a more popular island destination, the villas in Mykonos with a sea view are another great option.

Lovely villas at the best price

The private villas in Ios often come with panoramic views of the island and the surrounding sea. The villas are suitable for up to 8 people, ideal for a family or groups of friends. Often with many floors, private verandas and balconies as well as open plan designed living room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen. If you're visiting Ios you can't miss Santorini, which is only 40 minutes away by ferry, so check out our apartments in Santorini.

The villas on Ios have everything you need to feel at home, including:

• Internet
• TV
• A/C
• Pool
• Garden

1. Explore the interesting history of Ios
2. Discover these picturesque and attractive beaches
3. Visit the typical Chora Village
4. Discover the best Traditional Dish
5. Discover an interesting cultural attraction
6. An exciting attraction for the adventurous
7. Enjoy the famous Santorini Jazz Festival

1. Explore the interesting history of Ios

One of the things you have to do if you book a villa on Ios is to go to Palaiokastro Castle on the eastern side of the island. It was built in 1937 at the top of the hill by the Duke of Naxos, and it was used by the Byzantines for looking up sea routes from Constantinople to Crete. You can go there by car or by bus and also you will enjoy the wonderful path to reach it. Visitors agree that the most beautiful sunrise in Ios is in this place. Inside the castle, you will see a small church.

2. Discover these picturesque and attractive beaches

Ios beaches are quiet and relaxing places where visitors enjoy swimming. Manganari Beach is one of the typical beaches you will find on this island, and it's located 23 km south of Chora. This paradise beach is recognized by its golden sand and crystal waters and it's accessible by boat or car. If you want to explore more beaches, here you have some: Aghia Theodoti, Koumbara, Psathi, Gialos, Mylopotas, Treis Kleisies, Diamoudia and Kalamos. All of them are ideal to swim. As if that wasn't enough, you can also take a ferry to any of the nearby islands to enjoy the incredible beaches that each of them has to offer. You can start with Santorini, which is one of the most popular and take a day trip or rent a holiday rental and letting in Santorini.

3. Visit the typical Chora Village

This classic Greek village is the capital of Ios, and it's situated to the Westside of the island on the side of the hill. It's known by the white and blue washed houses, small chapels, and paved paths, and also as the sleepy Greek village. You will see beautiful pink flowers, cafés, boutiques and jewellery shops. At night, bars, restaurants, clubs, and shops are open for a great night out. Don't forget to visit Amphitheatre Odysseas Elytis at the top of the village where you will see the unforgettable views of Mylopotas Beach. Rent a luxurious villa in Ios and enjoy this beautiful destination.

4. Discover the best Traditional Dish

Here you have some of the famous dishes that the island offers to your visitors. Taramasalata is a pink or white fish roe dip with a bread or potato base marinade with virgin olive oil or lemon. There are other dips you can try as: Tzatziki, Fava, Taramasalata and melitzanosalata. Moussaka is a dish based on layers of sautéed aubergine, lamb, onion, tomato, garlic and spices with a topping of béchamel sauce and cheese. This dish is also well known in the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

5. Discover an interesting cultural attraction

The Archaeological Museum in Chora is a place you have to go if you want to know about the cultural heritage of this island. This famous museum is located in Chora of Messinia. You will see four thousand archaeological findings from the excavations at the palace of Nestor, king of Pylos, and objects from the Mycenaean period. Some exhibitions are: gold jewellery and gold cups, A Messinian double cup from the graves of Volimidia. Visitors are surprised by the great number of golden objects.

6. An exciting attraction for the adventurous

Meteora is a wonderful rock formation with the cliff suspended monasteries on the top. It's located near the town of Kalambaka. Something you should know is that this place was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. If you want to discover it, then you will take a bike tour because this is the best way to see all this beauty. Find a villa for rent in Ios and you will enjoy listening to the stories and traditions that the guide will tell you, and other information you want to know about Meteora.

7. Enjoy the famous Santorini Jazz Festival

This is the ultimate summer attraction for jazz music lovers, if you are one of them you will enjoy this popular event. In July every year, the organisers offer visitors a variety of excellent jazz musicians from Greece and other parts of Europe to entertain you with their music. You can rent a villa in Santorini and enjoy this festival. There are other famous jazz festivals during the summer such as: Megaron Gyzi Festival in August, Ifestia Festival also in August and the International Music Festival in September).