Perhaps the most interesting attraction in Ios are the windmills, which continue to operate despite their decent age. There are 12 traditional windmills, in the past they were used to grind barley and wheat for bread making. Only three of them which are arranged in two rows on either side of the hill overlooking Chora, have been repaired.
The island’s picturesque port is called Yalos where there are well supplied beaches, that you can borrow equipment for fishing or spearfishing, as well as a boat for rent. It is one of the safest and most windless ports in the Aegean Sea, which makes sailing in any of its 34 beaches an incredible experience. Pikri Nero Beach is accessible only by boat and offers the opportunity for a relaxing break in its sapphire waters and golden beach, as well as a serene tan under the Mediterranean sun.
Another great destination, is Agia Theodora which is located in the northeastern part of the island. There, in addition to a great dive, you can go to the oldest medieval church of the entire island, built in the middle of the 16th century.
It is said that this was the island where Homer was buried, whose grave can be found in the ruins of the Plakotos area. Other attractions include the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Kolitsani and the outdoor amphitheater.
In the capital, it is worth seeing the snow-white, exquisite church of St. Irene, which was built next to the port and in the city of Agia Aikaterini respectively, the church of St. Catherine, the patroness of the island.
