Visit Ios Greece

03/04/2026

African dust has reached Ios 🌫️
The sky has taken on earthy tones, creating an almost surreal, cinematic atmosphere across the island.

The air feels heavier, the sun appears dimmer, and the light carries a warm, orange glow—like sunset lasting all day.

📍 Ios
📸 A different side of the Cyclades

28/10/2025

Today, we honor the heroes who stood united and said a proud “NO” in defense of freedom and dignity.
Their bravery reminds us of the power of unity, resilience, and love for our country.

Let us keep their spirit alive in our hearts and our actions.

Warm wishes to everyone!
Happy Ohi Day! 🇬🇷💙🤍

15/08/2025

Ios Festival Program

23/08/2025
PARTICIPATORY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
19:30 Opening – “Double Takes”
Gaïtis-Simossi Museum
Exhibition Duration: 23 - 31 August
Visiting Hours: 10:00 - 13:30 & 18:00 - 21:30, daily except Tuesday
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
21:00
The Perfect Meal (70’ - English Subtitles)
Alexandros Merkouris, 2023
Gaïtis - Simosi Museum

24/08/2025
DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS
Gialos Beach
20:00
Mediterranean: Life under Siege (90’- Greek Subtitles)
Frédéric Fougea, 2021
21:30
Songs of Earth (90’- Greek Subtitles)
Margaret Olin, Norway, 2023

25/08/2025
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
19:00 - 21:00
Photo collage with our favorite picture from Ios
Gaïtis - Simosi Museum
Ages: 4-12
Free Participation
CONCERT
21:30 – Rena Morfi
Odysseas Elytis Amphitheatre
Free Entrance

28/10/2024

Χρόνια Πολλά Ελλάδα ! 💙
Happy ‘Oxi Day’ Greece! 🇬🇷

25/03/2024

Happy Greek Independence Day! Χρόνια πολλά Ελλάδα 🇬🇷!Χρόνια πολλά Έλληνες 💙!

08/03/2024

MARCH 8- International Women’s Day (WD)
To all the phenomenal women around the globe on International Women’s Day: here’s to your power, resilience, and boundless potential!
📷 :Anonymous women in Ios through the Photographic Archives

17/05/2023

Ios is becoming an international beach volley destination. This enchanting island of the Cyclades will host two top sport events in June, the panhellenic tournament "Ios Major 2023", which will take place on the 10th-11th of June with the participation of the best teams in the country, as well as the international tournament "Ios Future Pro World Tour 2023" on the 21st-24th of June. These events will contribute to the development of sport tourism on the island.

06/05/2023

The Municipality of Ios, within the framework of Ios Festival 2023 is pleased to announce the launch of Ios Memories. The call is addressed to all those who have a connection with Ios island. Creators of any age and in any medium of expression such as Painting, Photography, Video, Artistic Constructions, Weaving, etc., are invited to produce work for the exhibition that will take place in Ios in August 2023.

Depending on the number and type of participation, specific projects will be selected based on thematic and venue criteria.

This initiative aims to encourage as much as possible the participation of creators, related to the island of Ios, in contemporary artistic issues.

🆘Submissions deadline: June 15

🔹Images of your work should be sent in [email protected]

🔹After the images of your works have been collected, a selection will be made and announced in July 15.

🔹We will inform you on further details through email.

📞Contact: 6977983715 - Nancy Psaraki

25/03/2023

March 25th is a significant day as it marks the official beginning of the Greek War for Independence.The unyielding Greek spirit with its rich legacy of courage, faith and liberty, which continues to infuse and inspire even today, has proven its time-tested durability overcoming tremendous odds for the sake of freedom!

Happy Independence Day Greece!

03/03/2023

Μια συγκινητική δημιουργία από τους μαθητές του Βαλέτειου Γυμνασίου Ίου με Λ.Τ!🥲

16/11/2022

After two successful years in 2021 and 2022 the Municipality of Ios sets sail for yet another Ios Festival which will take place in the summer of 2023, strengthening the contemporary cultural identity of Ios with a variety of artistic activities.

We would like to remember the wonderful moments and thank all the artists, sponsors and all of you who made this experience so unique with your presence and energy.

Enjoy the following video of Ios Festival 2022 and stay tuned, the journey continues!

The Municipality of Ios and the creative team of the Ios Festival:
Nancy Psaraki
Nikos Tsitsimelis
Joanna Cave
Anina Diener
Georgia Voudouri
Dimitris Foutris

Ο Δήμος Ιητών μετά τις επιτυχημένες χρονιές του 2021 και του 2022, ανασυντάσσεται και ανοίγει πανιά για το επόμενο Ios Festival που θα πραγματοποιηθεί το καλ...

11/07/2022

Focus on your own experience in Ios as the island also known as ‘The Rock’ offers so much to explore!