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Informations about Ios<\/span><\/p>\n

Geographical & Historical Outline of Ios<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ios is one of the southern Cycladic islands, lying south of Naxos, with Amorgos to the east, Sikinos to the west and Santorini to the south.
\nIt lies 107 nautical miles away from Piraeus and has an area of 108 square kilometers.
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It is a small, mountainous island with a few small plains, several olives and vines.
\nIt has an indented coastline with many attractive bays and sheltered inlets.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was originally called Phoeniki, because it was inhabited by the Phoenicians. <\/span><\/p>\n

According to tradition, it was later given the name of Ios by the Ionians who settled on the island at the end of the 2nd millennium BC.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Roman times it was used as a place of exile.<\/span>
\nIos is renowned for its relationship with the great epic poet Homer.
\nTradition says that the great poet was buried on the island. There is, in fact, a ruin at Plakoto, which is called Homer\u2019s tomb.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the Byzantine period, when it was known as Nios, it fell into decline and was almost completely abandoned.
\nIt was captured by the Venetians, who built a strong castle on the hill at Chora to protect it from pirate raids.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1537 was occupied by the Turks.<\/span>
\nThe final liberation came with the incorporation of Ios in the modern Greek State, which was founded by the signature of the protocol of London on the 10th of March 1829.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Informations about Ios<\/span><\/h3>\n

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HOW TO GET THERE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a ferry service from Piraeus to Ios all year round.<\/span>
\nIos is also connected with others islands of Cyclades (Syros, Paros, Naxos, Sikinos, Folegandros, Santorini, Anafi, Milos, Sifnos, Kimolos, Mykonos) and Crete.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a frequent bus service between the port Yialos and Mylopotas via Chora.<\/span>
\nTaxis are available.
\nMotor bikes and cars are also available for hire.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Informations about Ios<\/span><\/h5>\n

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n