Ios
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Ios
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| 36°43.4′N, 25°16.1′E |
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Ios (Ίος) or Nios for many cruisers is not a favorite island in the Cyclades. This is because the island has been completely overrun by tourists, lots of them, and of the worst sort: loud, aggressive, and high on drugs.
There is tradition that Homer's mother came from Ios, and that Homer himself is buried here on the mountain near Plakotos which was an Ionian town and had a temple of Apollo.
Charts
- BA
- 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
- Imray-Tetra
- G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
- NIMA
- 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
- Greek
- 423 Paros to Astypalia
Radio Nets
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 61 & 62
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
The approaches to Ios are straightforward.
Berthing Options
Ports
Port Ios
36°43.4′N, 25°16.1′E
Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the meltemi but during the peak hoiday period it is so noisy with infernal disco music and loud beer parties, and worse, that it is impossible to sleep.
Moor stern-to the quay on the east side of the inlet, where there are pickup lines, or anchor moor on the quay extension that forms the outer breakwater of the adjacent fishing boat harbour. The bottom is mud and provides excellent holding. Most of the NE side of the quay is currently (June 2009) occupied by a laid up ferry and the rest of the NE side is used by the working ferries.
Secure your boat well off the quay as ferry arrivals cause a considerable temporary surge in the harbour. Anchoring in the bay is not permitted as it obstructs the ferries.
There is narrow cove 36°43.4′N, 25°15.9'′E just NW of the harbor. One boat can squeeze in. It is a safe anchorage the but it can develop strong and uncomfortable swell and is exposed to the southerlies. The holding is good and it is very quiet in the evening after all the bathers have departed.
There is (it was in September, 2013) a pontoon for approx. ten yachts on the S side of the inlet. There were no moorings, you need a drop an anchor. It might be less secure place since you get prevailing winds to your bow. And because of funneling effect it may get force seven and even more.
Danger: There is a treacherous reef of Cape Xeres on the SE entrance of the bay.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Milopotamos Bay
36°42.7′N, 25°17.5′E
Milopotamos is a bay just S of Port Ios. While the shelter here is good, but not as good as in Port Ios, it is a quieter place to spend the night. There are 4 coves that can be used. The two easternmost coves provide better shelter. The bottom is sand and weed; good holding.
Koumbaras Bay
This is a bay N of Port Ios. The shelter here is average.
Manganari Bay
36°39.4′N, 25°22.1′E
Manganari is a large bay on S tip of the island. The bay affords good shelter from meltemi although there cane be intermittent gusts.
Anchor in 3-4 m at either the head of the bay or on the E. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.
Offshore Islands
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Visited in September, 2013. There is water and electricity on the Eastern pier. You must buy a key in the nearby tourist office. We paid 10 euros for 2 days
Things to do Ashore
he town of Ios Click for larger view |
The Windmills in Ios |
Tourism
Ios the inland capital of the island used to be, some 20 years ago, charming with working windmills. Now, at least during the summer months, it is a madhouse.
We stayed here for a week or so in June 2012. We found it to be a peaceful place. Just down the road from the port is the Corali Hotel where you can use the beach chairs or swimming pool for the price of a drink. Some nights there was a little noise from a Boat Bar in the port but nothing too obtrusive. --Trenelly 07:11, 3 August 2012 (BST)
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Many food stores in Port Ios
Eateries
- Bad restaurants in Port Ios
- Better tavernas in the town of Ios
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the town of Ios.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
Transportation
There are daily ferries and in the summer hydrofoils to other islands and to Piraeus.
Routes/Passages To/From
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Ios (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
- I usually avoid this island. --Istioploos
- We loved this island. Trenelly
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2001 --Istioploos
- June 2009 --Athene of Lymington
- June 2012 --Trenelly
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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Athene of Lymington, Trenelly |
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