Explore Ios

Ios is a hilly island that harbors cliffs going down to the sea on most of it,s sides, it,s a Greek Island located in the Cyclades group in the Aegean sea, halfway between Naxos and Santorini.It is known by Ios,Io or Nio and is part of the Thira regional Unit found in the South Aegean.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Greece) Greek and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 16 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 40 Euros, Combo Meal 8 Euros
Drinks
Cappuccino 2,50 - 5 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 2 - 3 Euros, Water 0,50 - 2 Euros, Whisky 17 Euros, Rum 18 Euros, Vodka 15 Euros, Gin 16 Euros, Wine 6 Euros
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 0,50 Euros, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 12 Euros
General Transport
Walking, Buses; Taxis; boats; Mopeds ( 10 - 30 Euros for per day), ATV,s (15 - 40 Euros per day), Cars and Motorcycles (Both of these can be rented in Hora) are used as transport here.

Things to do in Ios

Ios is most often visited for the vibrant and lively nightlive it provides, though it does provide more than just that.You can swim at the beaches, go sightseeing during the day and take part In the occasional safari as well.For history fanatics, the settlement of Skarkos dates back to the Bronze Age, a site definitely worth visiting.+C214C22C205:C224

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Greece) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Greece:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Greece: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Mesh Slip-On Water Shoes
  • Greece Power Adapter
  • Neck Wallet
  • Affordable Underwater Camera
  • Water bottle with built-in filter
  • Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
  • Scarf / Shawl
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • REI Flash 45 Pack backpack and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

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