Archaeological Museum of Ios

The Archaeological Museum of Ios is housed in Amoiradakeio Mansion, a neoclassical building in Chora. The Museum includes findings from the excavations conducted by the Archaeological Service from 1980 and afterwards.

In the four exhibition rooms of the museum you will see findings that cover the island's history from the early Cycladic era up to the late antiquity. The museum also has a room for exhibitions, and audiovisual media room and a room for study.

Open hours

  • Tuesday - Sunday, 08:00-15:00

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Tomb of Homer

On the hill of Psathopirgos (northern part of Ios), there are the remains of a Hellenistic tower which, based on local tradition, is the tomb of Homer. According to reputable historians of antiquity such as Herodotus, Pausanias, Stravonas and Alkaios, Homer died and was buried on the island. According to legend, the ancient Greek poet died of his distress, not managing to solve a riddle that the local fishermen gave him.

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Palaiokastro

On the northwest side of Ios, just 18 km.  from the port, you will find Palaiokastro. This Byzantine castle was built for the surveillance of the sea routes leading to Crete. You can reach it via a short paved trail. You can still see parts of the walls and ruins of the buildings of the settlement and the church of Panagia Palaiokastritissa. The view from up there is breathtaking: the endless blue of the Aegean Sea and a clear view of the islands of Naxos, Paros, Amorgos and the Small Cyclades.

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Church of Panagia Gremiotissa

The church of Panagia Krimniotissa is in Chora. It is a church of Byzantine architecture and is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.

Based on local tradition, the image of the Virgin with Christ which you can see in the church nowadays, was found in the bay of Mylopotas, in the rocks and lit by a candle. The islanders who found it, carried it to the church of the Holy Cross. Miraculously, however, the picture disappeared at night and was found again in the place where they finally built the Church that we can see today; The Church of Panagia Gremniotissa.

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Footpaths of Ios

The island has a network of footpaths that are ideal for hiking. Visitors can enjoy the landscape of Ios, but also to find traces of cultural monuments. There are five routes:

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Magganari

On the south coast of the island you will find beautiful Magganari Beach. This is a sequence of small coves with golden sand and clear waters. Some of the beaches are organized with sun beds, umbrellas, beach bars and restaurants, while the smaller coves are ideal for those seeking tranquility.

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Agia Theodoti

This is a big beach with golden sand, deep blue waters and tamarisk trees that provide the bathers with a natural shade. A part of it is organized, but there are also quiet and isolated parts. It is just 12 km. from the port and you can access it easily.

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Koumbara

This is one of the busiest beaches of Ios, just 1.5 km. from the port. There are two narrow peninsulas “protecting” the bay with the crystal clear waters. Walking further, you'll find smaller bays with pebbles or sand.

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