3IOS

Speaking of a party… Ios is known as one of the best party islands in the Cyclades. Its hostels and cheap accommodations surely draw in the backpacker crowd. Yet, as we would find out, there is so much more to see on Ios.

It may be small but it more than makes up for its size with the beautiful surroundings. We loved walking through the main streets and hiking up to the Panagia Gremiotissa church for sunset. There are over 30 unreal beaches to discover, ranging from long sandy paradise to sparkling crystal coves. Ios is somewhere that’s easily added to a larger Greek Cyclades itinerary with its close proximity to the main islands and firm spot on the ferry schedules.