Weather in Ios Island. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Ios Island area

Map of Ios Island temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Ios Island area

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More to see in Ios Island

Ios is not a large island. Its width is 10 kilometres and the length is about 20. There are not many amusements parks and cinemas, but your child won't be bored on the island. Ios gives the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of the island and to know more about the history of Antiquity. If your child is tired of excursions and museums, he can try snorkelling or yachting. Here you can introduce the child to the biography and work of Homer, the greatest poet of Ancient Greece. Ios is directly connected with this legendary figure because Homer’s mother lived here. Moreover, he was buried here according to ancient historians. You can show the child the tomb of the famous poet and also acquaint the child with the history of Hellas, described in the Iliad. Furthermore, visit the Archaeological Museum of Chora to explore the history of ancient settlers. The Archaeological Museum was founded in 1998 and it has a rich collection of weapons and household items found during excavations. Most of the findings were found at the ancient city of Ios, situated at the present location of Chora. Agia Theodoti is a village where you can see the buildings of the Hellenistic era. There are remains of an ancient tower from the Hellenistic period and traces of an ancient aqueduct near the hill. There are also two water tanks called Tholo and Tholaki from the Frankish period. You can visit Psati, where you can see the ruins of a Greek temple. There is one more ancient tower in Plakoto. … Read further

Ios Island guide chapters

Travel guide to Ios Island

Ios Island is the location of one of the most beautiful beaches in whole Greece – Mylopotas Bay. The length of this sandy beach is roughly 1,000 meters. It is a very calm and shallow place, so there is no wonder why this beach is an ultimate choice of family tourists. The beach has a well-developed infrastructure with numerous hotels, restaurants, and entertainment centers nearby. Ormos Village is also famous for … Open

Ios Island for children - what to visit

The Archaeological Museum was founded in 1998 and it has a rich collection of weapons and household items found during excavations. Most of the findings were found at the ancient city of Ios, situated at the present location of Chora. Agia Theodoti is a village where you can see the buildings of the Hellenistic era. There are remains of an ancient tower from the Hellenistic period and traces of an ancient aqueduct … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Olives are also used in cosmetics production. Greeks love natural care products. Soap is the most popular product. It is quite cheap here and there is a variety of smells, from coniferous aroma to chocolate and citrus. Shampoos, lotions, creams and scrubs based on olive oil are also sold here. You should buy these products in pharmacies or specialized shops. However, it is cheaper on markets, but you can't be sure … Open

Best beaches

Yialos is another popular choice for fans of beach vacations. That’s a picturesque fishing port with harmonious leisure atmosphere. Beaches of Yialos provide every opportunity for comfortable vacation and lots of nice surprises for fans of fishing and underwater hunting; islanders lend boats and all necessary equipment for a small fee. There are also excursion cutters for those willing to change sunny beach for … Open

Traditions and mentality of Ios Island

Greeks have a peculiar mentality. They won't spend much time trying to earn money and move up the career ladder. An idiom «Business before pleasure» is not about Greek people. Locals spend money on a beautiful and useless thing or an evening in a tavern. In general, they make the most of life. Siesta plays a great role here. Try to plan your holiday, because almost all the cafes and shops are closed from 2 … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

If you want to try the food, cooked according to the oldest traditions, look for taverns which are far from touristic spots. They are visited by locals and owned by the same family for several generations. Owners of these taverns cook for local citizens, using recipes of their ancestors. You can find «speciality» food in menus at Ios taverns. It means that these dishes are made according to a recipe, used by … Open

Climate in Greece and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

By the middle of July, the water temperature is already reaching a 23-25C. The average air temperature is 29C. The nights are still pretty cool, about 18C. The air temperature in July and August very often exceeds 30C, even in the morning. During the day, it reaches 41-42C. That’s time for a siesta until the evening. At the beginning of September, the air temperature becomes more comfortable; on average, it does not exceed 33C. Cyclones start from the Azores archipelago. In October, the sky becomes gloomy and cloudy; the sea water cools down to 19C. The day temperature is 24C. Night are already much colder, about 14 degrees Celsius. In November, it rains almost every day; the temperature drops to 12C. … Open