Agia Theodoti Beach, Ios: The Quiet Sandy Bay of the East Coast

The secluded horseshoe bay of Agia Theodoti on the east coast of Ios

Agia Theodoti is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches on Ios, a peaceful, secluded bay on the east coast about ten kilometres from Chora. A wide, horseshoe-shaped sweep of clear, coarse sand mixed with fine pebbles. It is embraced by hills at both ends and sheltered from the wind, with crystal-clear water ideal … Read more

Mylopotas Beach, Ios: The Island’s Famous Blue-Flag Beach

Sunbeds and thatched umbrellas on Mylopotas, the main beach of Ios

Mylopotas is the main and most famous beach of Ios, a long, golden sweep of sand about two kilometres south of the hilltop town of Chora. Roughly a kilometre long and set in a large, sheltered, south-west-facing bay, it has soft golden sand. Crystal-clear blue-flag water and a gentle, shallow entry that makes it safe … Read more

Ios Beaches: The Best Beaches on the Island, from Mylopotas to Manganari

The long golden sand of Mylopotas, the main beach of Ios

Ios is blessed with more than 35 beaches of golden sand and clear turquoise water, ranging from lively organised resorts to remote, unspoilt coves. The most famous is Mylopotas, a long blue-flag beach two kilometres from Chora with sunbeds, watersports and beach bars. In the sheltered south, the idyllic coves of Manganari are ranked among … Read more