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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ios_%28Island%29 Ios] (Ίος)  or Nios for many cruisers is not a favorite island in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades 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 a tradition that Homer's mother came from Ios, and that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer Homer] himself is buried here on the mountain near Plakotos which was an Ionian town and had a temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML//Apollo.html Apollo].  There are several berthing options in the harbour, either using the laid moorings supplied or your own anchor.  Shelter in the harbour is good in the prevailing winds, although it can become uncomfortable in strong southerlies.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ios_%28Island%29 Ios] (Ίος)  or Nios for many cruisers is not a favorite island in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades 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 a tradition that Homer's mother came from Ios, and that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer Homer] himself is buried here on the mountain near Plakotos which was an Ionian town and had a temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML//Apollo.html Apollo].  There are several berthing options in the harbour, either using the laid moorings supplied or your own anchor.  Shelter in the harbour is good in the prevailing winds, although it can become uncomfortable in strong southerlies.
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Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the ''meltemi'' but during the peak holiday period it is so noisy with infernal disco music and loud beer parties, and worse, that it is sometimes 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.
Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the ''meltemi'' but during the peak holiday period it is so noisy with infernal disco music and loud beer parties, and worse, that it is sometimes 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.
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Milopotamos is a bay just S of [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]]. While the shelter here is good, but not as good as in [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]], it is a quieter place to spend the night. There are four coves that can be used. The two easternmost coves provide better shelter. The bottom is sand and weed; good holding.
Milopotamos is a bay just S of [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]]. While the shelter here is good, but not as good as in [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]], it is a quieter place to spend the night. There are four coves that can be used. The two easternmost coves provide better shelter. The bottom is sand and weed; good holding.
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Manganari is a large bay on S tip of the island. The bay affords good shelter from ''meltemi'' although there cane be intermittent gusts.
Manganari is a large bay on S tip of the island. The bay affords good shelter from ''meltemi'' although there cane be intermittent gusts.
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Ios
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Satellite view of Ios

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 a 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. There are several berthing options in the harbour, either using the laid moorings supplied or your own anchor. Shelter in the harbour is good in the prevailing winds, although it can become uncomfortable in strong southerlies.

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.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Ios are straightforward.

Berthing Options

Ports

Port Ios

Port Ios
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Chart of Port Ios
Port Ios

Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the meltemi but during the peak holiday period it is so noisy with infernal disco music and loud beer parties, and worse, that it is sometimes 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 a narrow cove (Template:Coord legacy) just NW of the harbour where one boat can squeeze in. It is a safe anchorage but it can develop a strong and uncomfortable swell and is exposed to southerlies. The holding is good and it is very quiet in the evening after all the bathers have departed.

There is also (September, 2013) a pontoon for approx. 10 yachts on the S side of the inlet. There are no moorings, so you need a drop an anchor. It might be a less secure place since you get the prevailing winds on your bow. And because of funnelling you may get winds of force seven and more. --Dreamsails 14:08, 18 October 2013 (BST)

Danger: There is a treacherous reef of Cape Xeres on the SE entrance of the bay.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Milopotamos Bay

Milopotamos Bay
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Chart of Milopotamos Bay

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 four 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

Manganari Bay
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hart of Manganari Bay

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
On the E pier (buy a key in the nearby tourist office)
Electricity
On the E pier (buy a key in the nearby tourist office)

We paid 10 euros for water and electricity for two days. --Dreamsails 14:08, 18 October 2013 (BST)

Things to do Ashore

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The town of Ios
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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. --Istioploos

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

Eateries

  • Bad restaurants in Port Ios
  • Better tavernas in the town of Ios

Internet/WiFi

  • In Internet cafés
  • Sept. 2013 : there is free WiFi in the whole port area --Dreamsails 14:08, 18 October 2013 (BST)

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 because it is too crowded and rather noisy. --Istioploos
  • We loved this island. --Trenelly

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