George loved his grandparents: he started visiting the island when he was young, sleeping on the sofa of the small house on the hill of Chora and waking up το the aroma of the fresh buns of his grandmother and the fresh milk that his grandfather brought. Abstainer by nature (and due to his profession), he managed to combine the nightlife the island generously offers, with trail running and swimming in the crystal clear blue waters of the island.
Flora on the other side, after graduating from school, decided to work on the island all year long. She got to know its inhabitants, their traditions, their routine and was thrilled by the nature.
Hiking & discovering the historical churches of Ios
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Up to 24 people
Type
Outdoor activities
Language
English - US, Greek
The Experience
- Meet in Chora Main Square, in front of Hagia Aikaterini
- Hike to Chora's churches
- Return to the Main Square
With this walk, the visitor will have a good grasp of the history of the island, the forces that shaped the environment, and the settlement as it is right now.
We start from the main square, at the church of Hagia Aikaterini and gradually we reach the top of the city, wandering around the alleys and the many churches, discussing history and tradition.
We finish our tour where we started, having a very good understanding of the history and the traditions of the island.
Distance: 1 km
Your Itinerary
Hiking in Ios Chora
- Meet in Chora Main Square, in front of Hagia Aikaterini
- Hike to Chora's churches
- Return to the Main Square
Starting at the main square by the church of Hagia Aikaterini, you and your guide will begin to make your way uphill, wandering through the alleys, and discovering all the churches along the way. Your guide will show you the rich tradition of the Island of Ios and the greater Cyclades, leaving you with expert insider knowledge of this beautiful and ancient island civilisation.
The hike will do a full loop of the city, ending at the same place it began on the main square.
Total distance: 1 km (0.6 miles)
Do not forget to bring:
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Snack
- Hiking shoes
- Sports clothes
- Hat
- Sunscreen
Inclusions
All taxes
Baton
Certified guide
Medical kit
Exclusions
Food & drinks
Ios during winter is incredible. Incredibly lonely, since most residents and visitors depart in order to work in Athens or abroad. Incredibly green and fertile, something that someone who visits the island in July or August could not imagine. Incredibly mysterious: Starting from the 1970s, when most of the population quit their jobs in the countryside and started working in tourism. Today, half a century later, scattered abandoned farmhouses and chapels, invite you to explore them and bring them back to life through the stories of the old.
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