South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Íos

Íos is a town in South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 2,024 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 37 beaches & coast, 41 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 churches. The must-see places are Ios (5 km), Paleokastro of Ios (7 km) and Cape Achlades (15 km).

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Íos, Aegean
Íos, South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Íos at a glance

Location
South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 2,024
Coordinates
36.7333° N, 25.2833° E
Places within 50 km
170 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Íos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Íos: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Íos

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Íos. The closest is Pre-historic Settlement of Skarkos (1 km); the best-known is Paleokastro of Ios (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Íos

60 beaches & coast within 100 km of Íos. The closest is Gulf of Ios (3 km); the best-known is Ios (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Íos

54 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Íos. The closest is Psathonisi (9 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Psathonisi · river spot · South Aegean · ~9 km
  • Petalidi · river spot · South Aegean · ~9 km
  • Kardiotissa · river spot · South Aegean · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Agios Georgios · river spot · South Aegean · ~14 km
  • Sikinos · river spot · South Aegean · ~20 km
  • Daskalio · river spot · South Aegean · ~42 km · Must-see

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Churches near Íos

34 churches within 100 km of Íos. The closest is Panagia Gremniotissa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Íos

27 caves within 100 km of Íos. The closest is Kefala Top Shelter (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Íos

20 museums within 100 km of Íos. The closest is Archaeological Museum of Ios (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Íos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Íos
  2. 1 km Pre-historic Settlement of Skarkos · heritage site, South Aegean
  3. 1 km Panagia Gremniotissa · church, South Aegean
  4. 14 km Cape Achlades · beach, South Aegean
  5. 11 km Ios · beach, South Aegean
  6. 5 km Paleokastro of Ios · heritage site, South Aegean
  7. 7 km Back to Íos

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How to reach Íos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Íos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3666Pre-historic Settlement of Skarkos (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3760Gulf of Ios (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4154Psathonisi (9 km)
    Churches1434Panagia Gremniotissa (1 km)
    Caves1927Kefala Top Shelter (11 km)
    Museums1220Archaeological Museum of Ios (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Κολούμπο (38 km)
    Other attractions15Kokkos Tower (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Garden Of Ios (2 km)
    Temples11Demeter Temple (44 km)
    Parks11Άλσος Σαγκρίου (46 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chozoviotissa Monastry (71 km)
    Waterfalls01Routsouna Waterfall (58 km)

    Íos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Íos?

    Ios (beach, about 5 km), Paleokastro of Ios (heritage site, about 7 km), Cape Achlades (beach, about 15 km), Pre-historic Settlement of Skarkos (heritage site, about 1 km), Panagia Gremniotissa (church, about 1 km), Garden Of Ios (garden, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Íos?

    170 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 37 beaches & coast, 41 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 churches, 19 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Íos?

    Pre-historic Settlement of Skarkos, about 1 km by road; Palaiokastro (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Íos?

    Gulf of Ios, about 3 km by road; Mylopotas Bay (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Íos?

    Psathonisi, about 9 km by road; Petalidi (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Íos?

    Start in Íos, visit Pre-historic Settlement of Skarkos, then Panagia Gremniotissa, then Cape Achlades, then Ios, then Paleokastro of Ios, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Íos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Íos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Íos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Íos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.